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Tom-the-eagle  Croydon 15 Mar 19 11.49am |
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Anyone watching the new Ricky Gervais sitcom? Critics didn't appear impressed however I must say I'm loving it. Just the right balance of thought provoking scenes mixed with laughter. Interested to know what others think.
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 mr. apollo  Somewhere in Switzerland 15 Mar 19 12.34pm |
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Didn't even get halfway through the first episode.
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| Palace_love_affair SE London 15 Mar 19 1.33pm |
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Critics don't know sh*t. I am really enjoying it, about 5 or 6 episodes in I think. It is very well written, with some really funny moments plus some tear jerkers. Much like Gervais' other shows, extremely well put together, plus it has a great cast.
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| Stirlingsays 15 Mar 19 1.37pm |
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I'll catch it as some point.....still haven't watched the Brent movie yet.
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| Canterbury Palace Whitstable 15 Mar 19 1.37pm |
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3 episodes in and really like it. Weird how he's so much better on TV than he is in films. Between this and the new Partridge it's the first time we've had any decent British comedy in a long time.
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| monkey Sittingbourne,but made in Bromley 15 Mar 19 2.27pm |
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Seen every episode and really enjoyed it, I was definitely left wanting more, but not sure where they can go with it now. Edited by monkey (15 Mar 2019 8.26pm)
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| samprior Hamburg 15 Mar 19 3.19pm |
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Just finished watching it and thought it was good. Some interesting topics covered for a 'comedy'. I always think it works well to mix somewhat societal taboo subjects with some laughs without just trying to be controversial. Some very nice sentimental touches in there as well. My only gripe having just watched the last episode was that it seemed a bit rushed at the end. But shows it must have been pretty decent to have wanted more.
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| monkey Sittingbourne,but made in Bromley 15 Mar 19 8.29pm |
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Originally posted by samprior
Just finished watching it and thought it was good. Some interesting topics covered for a 'comedy'. I always think it works well to mix somewhat societal taboo subjects with some laughs without just trying to be controversial. Some very nice sentimental touches in there as well. Good point actually, I felt they could’ve stretched his recovery out a bit longer to get another series out of it, just feels like it’s done now.
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| Casual Orpington 15 Mar 19 9.55pm |
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Prefer him when he’s being funny , office, extras . But this was blinding. Loved it. First few episodes were depressing with a few funny bits. The last episode the cloud lifted and the feel good factor.
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Tyke Exile  Portuguese Cove, Nova Scotia 15 Mar 19 10.14pm |
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After reading this post I downloaded it. Thought it was brilliant! Living in Canada, I am constantly bombarded with American s***e and well-meant but average Canadian humour. Loved The Office & Extras and after this then I'm tempted to try "Derek". Darn I miss British TV.
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| Spiderman Horsham 15 Mar 19 11.08pm |
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Originally posted by monkey
Seen every episode and really enjoyed it, I was definitely left wanting more, but not sure where they can go with it now. Edited by monkey (15 Mar 2019 8.26pm) Totally agree
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| Canterbury Palace Whitstable 16 Mar 19 8.51am |
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Yeah not totally sure where they can go with it unless it’s him in a new relationship, struggling with pangs of guilt. Maybe his brother in law and wife split up meaning he has to help him as well. The dynamic in the newspaper room was really funny so would be a shame not to have any more of that.
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