: Susan’s boss and former brother-in-law, who hires her back after her failed wedding.

The series follows , a writer for the fictional The Gate magazine in San Francisco. The story begins with Susan making the life-altering decision to leave her wealthy fiancé at the altar, forcing her to navigate a new life as a single woman. Her journey is supported and often complicated by a quirky cast of characters:

: A smooth-talking photographer at the magazine.

: The series concluded after four seasons in 2000, with Susan ultimately deciding to move to New York.

: The show faced a tragic turning point in 1999 following the death of cast member David Strickland. The series addressed his passing directly in a poignant episode titled " A Day in a Life ," where the characters search for his missing character, Todd.

: The show was created by Clyde Phillips . Interestingly, it took three different pilot episodes with varying casts before the final version was approved.

: A quirky rock music reporter. Nana (Barbara Barrie) : Susan’s supportive grandmother. Production and Legacy

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Jeremy Willard is a Toronto-based freelance writer and editor. He's written for Fab Magazine, Daily Xtra and the Torontoist. He generally writes about the arts, local news and queer history (in History Boys, the Daily Xtra column that he shares with Michael Lyons).

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: Susan’s boss and former brother-in-law, who hires her back after her failed wedding.

The series follows , a writer for the fictional The Gate magazine in San Francisco. The story begins with Susan making the life-altering decision to leave her wealthy fiancé at the altar, forcing her to navigate a new life as a single woman. Her journey is supported and often complicated by a quirky cast of characters: Suddenly Susan

: A smooth-talking photographer at the magazine. : Susan’s boss and former brother-in-law, who hires

: The series concluded after four seasons in 2000, with Susan ultimately deciding to move to New York. Her journey is supported and often complicated by

: The show faced a tragic turning point in 1999 following the death of cast member David Strickland. The series addressed his passing directly in a poignant episode titled " A Day in a Life ," where the characters search for his missing character, Todd.

: The show was created by Clyde Phillips . Interestingly, it took three different pilot episodes with varying casts before the final version was approved.

: A quirky rock music reporter. Nana (Barbara Barrie) : Susan’s supportive grandmother. Production and Legacy