Dante's Cove has lots of shirtless guys, plenty of great 'eye candy'.
What they need is a scrip that makes scence and a cast that can act.
It is an insult to think that a gay audience would continue to watch such a poorly produced production. I can only hope for something better this Season.

I hear ya on how the writing can be improved -- but is it really any worse than some of the "straight" soap operas out there? Should we be striving for a different standard?

I'm interested in everyone's opinion on this -- please share your thoughts!

Check out doorQ.com for an hysterical review and commentary about "Dante's Cove." It's madness. Madness, I tell you.

The second last guy is the hottest... the rest suck :P

First off these guys are all very handsome men, and the show needed to add some new blood so I am glad to see these new faces with the old. Of course it's a little cheesy at times but come on what were you all expecting ? For gay themed tv this is damn good stuff here!
If you look at the quality of the product from the first season to the second there was a dramatic improvement quality and production wise and like all tv shows Dante's is still finding its ground on where it wants to go. Too much sex, too much drama, too much witchcraft ??? Give it credit for what it is a groundbreaking show with gay cast members, playing gay characters showing them having sex and experiencing problems in relationships and in life.
When is the last time any network with the exception of Showtime even tried that concept ?
The more the show goes on the better it will be and the more fine tuned the stories, and plots will take shape. I for once cannot wait til season 3 comes out on dvd. What are you going to watch that is gay themed on tv until then Wil & ..oh thats right its off the air, how about queer as...oh thats right it is gone too. What about what is gay on fox, nbc, cbs, abc oh thats right they don't offer anything for the gay audience! LOL and when does Dantes start again ?!

I can't believe I just found out about this show... I Love it! Sure it's a bit cheesy at moments, but it works for me.

I just got the DVD's last week and I'm in the middle of watching them for the second time.

Charlie David "Toby", is by far my favorite cast member. He seems to be as nice and kind as his character. I can't wait for season 3 to come out on DVD so I can see his new look. I liked the scruffy look, but we'll see.

Keep up the Great work!

I love the show! I have followed it since day one! I have all of the dvd's and take them with me when I am working (flight attendant) so I can have something to watch in the hotels. Great music, great show and great cast! Keep up the good work!

I think Dante's Cove has such a great storyline. Though it is cheesy to some, I think it has a great fantasy theme. The story builds on and on and it makes you want to continue watching. I love the chemistry between Kevin and Toby. It's so sweet and it is what many guys aim for, a guy to love them that much. Basically, Kevin is going through all of these trials in tribulations, but with a twist. No matter what though, Toby is there for him and loves him. Who wants a boring story that we can see happening when you can have an extreme story full of more than just everyday activities?

Okay yeh Dantes Cove is cheesy...not a bad thing...beautiful cast...h*ll yeh! I enjoy it. Season 2 was a big improvement on Season 1 no doubt. Personally...give me more cheese! It's a guilty pleasure of which I am happy to admit that I am addicted to. This show reminds me of the 1990/91 version of the short lived revivial of Dark Shadows...gotta love it!

Finally, Hollywood at its BEST! Thank you Michael Costanza and Sam Irwin! Every episode for each season just gets better. You have clearly broken barriers and defined a whole new meaning for fantasy for the GLBT community. The storyline is a rollar coaster ride of dreams and the men are absolutely fabulous. I even find it interestig how the theme song for me reveals the first verse about Toby and Kevin and successive verses about Ambrosius and Kevin. The end of the second season has me on the edge of my seat and I can't stop thinking about how season 3 will fare for Kevin and Toby. When find my Kevin, I will finally understand what it means to feel, "Like a Knight in my arms"... . I hope Dante's Cove lasts for a long time and every cast member achieves their dreams for sharing with us. I don't understand why some say medicore acting. Perhaps many of the gay community never really found true love? The facial expressions alone are priceless! As a Buffy the Vampire Slayer diehard, all of you have brought fantasy back into the relm of television and it's about time the gay community has something to really be proud of! Thanks again...I love you!

No need for great script. Average script a lots of 'eye candy' can keep any audience. The straight audience functions in the same way. No need for clothes. Some sense,shirtless guys is enough for me. If one wants a brainy plot then go watch something else.

It seems from the comments that everyone is just grateful the show is gay. Still why can't they have really great scripts to go along with the sensual part. Really hot scripts with some real ground breaking gay sex in them. I have bought both seasons on DVD and enjoy the show but it could be so much better and hotter and therefore last longer and encourage other gay shows to be better.

One thing that pisses me off of Dante's Coves is the makeout scenes look so fake, the actors look so uncomfortable which really ruins the whole thing.

I have seen both Seasons 1 and 2 and yes this is a camp series. If you something cerebral go look at CSI and law and order. But they are not real either are they. The distinguished gentlement who mentioned that there is nothing on TV to watch that is gay is very correct. You need to stop fighting among yourself about silly issues and discuss the real issues. They have just about elimated our prescence it TV--period my brothers. If you have something that you want changed, don't just sit their and whine like children. Let's stand up like men and tell the media, we want a prescence. They did the same thing with segregation by the way. Now their voices is silent as well. Long live Dantes Cove and any other show that lets our story be told and our voice heard.

No need to quarrel with me my brothers. I love you all.

Michael

   I absolutely love this show, cheesiness and all. Like a few have said there's not much to choose from really, all the good shows are now over.

   The plot is good, the acting is so/so, the eye candy is fabulous :-P, the soundtrack kicks ass! so all in all I say watch it!

   Has anyone watched the spin-off yet? "The Lair" Season 1 is on DVD. In season two (Dante's Cove) You see the "The Lair" The lovely gay sex club ;)

Here! Channel has Dantes Cove available as PPV on DirectTV. I wasn't aware DirectTV offered that on a location basis. Can get rather costly. The DVDs are definitely the way to go.

After reading a couple more post I thought I'd suggest getting a Netflix account. Then you have hundreds of gay & lesbian movies and shows to watch, plus other good movies.

This is a great series. Interesting cast as well. Any of them formal , or current, porn star?

I have to watch it on Dvd because of course here! is not offer in Quebec. As for the show, the quality of acting depens on the actors. Some are great, like Charlie David, other like Gregory Michael, are O.K..
But let's be honest is it not refreshing to have gay caracters living gay issues on T.V. For once gay issues are the central ones and not only matter of fact.

Keep up the good work and anxiously waiting for seasons 3 on DVD.

WOW ! What can I say Dante's Cove knocked our socks off. Really enjoyed this and cant wait to see more. About time somone had the balls to make somthing like this. Here in the UK the closest we ever got was Queer as Folk. Will be interesting to see if any of our stuffy uk stations are brave enough to show this. Well done !

I think Dante's Cove is the most beautyful story i have seen before. i hope i would see the next season of Dante's Cove

Wooohooo! Season three hits DVD on June 3!

I LOVE Dante's Cove!!!
Im not Gay or a Lesbian, I think its the best show I have ever watched. I love the romance the cheesiness and the bad acting. That why I love it so much. I love the story line and what it is representing to the world. Yes you right the love making could be longer but there is so much you can put on Television.

The show to me is awesome it shows the people who are "in the closet" that its okay to be who they are it okay to Love a person who is the same sex.