Chad Sexington Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 The slow decline continues I'm afraid. Last series wasn't as good as the previous 3 and last night was probably not even as funny as any of last series episodes. We're not talking a horrible nose dive in quality like the Simpsons, but it's definitely on a downward trajectory IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Drago Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 I thought last nights one was pretty good, i certainly think it was a good start. The 'is it Aids?' bit had me in stitches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmiyaRomanova Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Give it a chance - last night's ep felt more like a re-introduction, and we've little inkling yet as to what the series' trajectory might be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted May 3, 2008 Author Share Posted May 3, 2008 Give it a chance - last night's ep felt more like a re-introduction, and we've little inkling yet as to what the series' trajectory might be. I just don't think the writing is as sharp or the plots as engaging as they were before. It all seems a bit cobbled together. In the first three seasons, the gags would come so thick and fast you could barely keep up with them. Last night there was a chuckle every couple of minutes and very few belly laughs. As for the whole keeping the burglar hostage story line, well I just found that a bit rubbish. It's a shame because at it's peak it was the best British sit-com since The Office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del1812 Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 I thought it was very funny. It's like Shameless. Not as good as it used to be but you want it to keep going because it's still better than 95% of programmes on the television. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigolo-Aunt Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 I thought it was **** poor. Suppose thats what happens when the standard was so high. The only thing that I thought was smart writing was the burglar calling him "Clean shirt". - Obviously the same young chap who called him that in the first series. Stil, first episode - it may pick up. Have my doubts though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_HMFC Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 I just don't think the writing is as sharp or the plots as engaging as they were before. It all seems a bit cobbled together. In the first three seasons, the gags would come so thick and fast you could barely keep up with them. Last night there was a chuckle every couple of minutes and very few belly laughs. As for the whole keeping the burglar hostage story line, well I just found that a bit rubbish. It's a shame because at it's peak it was the best British sit-com since The Office. I completely agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig R Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 I thought it was pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Romanov Saviour of HMFC Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Thought it was pretty funny. Better than most stuff on TV! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted May 3, 2008 Author Share Posted May 3, 2008 Thought it was pretty funny. Better than most stuff on TV! But with the talent involved it should be much, much better than "pretty funny". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acey Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 But with the talent involved it should be much, much better than "pretty funny". They don't owe you anything, Sexington. I thought it was good; I'd definitely like to see where it's going in this series. The "comment when giving the theatre tickets to the beggar was fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Barry Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 It was still decent though only 2 or 3 laugh out loud moments. Could still improve? Saw an article in the metro with the writers the other day - they said they planned to keep writing it as long as C4 wanted it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Romanov Saviour of HMFC Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 But with the talent involved it should be much, much better than "pretty funny". I agree but that very rarely happens when they keep shows going and going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted May 3, 2008 Author Share Posted May 3, 2008 They don't owe you anything, Sexington. I thought it was good; I'd definitely like to see where it's going in this series. The "comment when giving the theatre tickets to the beggar was fantastic. Hehe. As a loyal viewer I feel that they do Acey. I'm stopping short of giving it the Fat Comic Book Store Guy "Worst episode ever" verdict, but I feel slightly deflated that a once wonderful show is on the slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted May 4, 2008 Author Share Posted May 4, 2008 It has to be the last series, and Friday's episode was fairly poor. Still worth taking time out to watch though. The writers will need to use the peripheral characters more in the rest of the series. The whole double-date premise seemed very obvious and mechanical. It was barely worth having Big Suze turn up at all. More Jeff, Sophie, Toni and much much more Super Hans and Johnson please. Johnson = Legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmiyaRomanova Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 More Jeff, Sophie, Toni and much much more Super Hans and Johnson please. I think the second eps a 'back to work after the honeymoon' riff, so I'm hoping Johnson will feature.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I loved the how the smell from the megatron defined their activities on the sofa. Genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stupid Sexy Flanders Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Does it get repeated on E4 or anything does anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfstar Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I watched it last night - and thought it was really funny. Do all men think like Jez, or is it just me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stupid Sexy Flanders Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 It was repeated on E4 on Saturday at 9pm, and is available on 4onDemand on Virgin and the Channel 4 website I think. Cool, ta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I must confess to having never watched any of Peep Show at all. I believe it is all on the Virgin extra replay thingumyjig so I should really start at the beginning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 I must confess to having never watched any of Peep Show at all. I believe it is all on the Virgin extra replay thingumyjig so I should really start at the beginning... Yes you should Boris. The first 3 series are magnificent. You wont be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Yes you should Boris. The first 3 series are magnificent. You wont be disappointed. I shall. I feel quite stupid for not having done so before. When I asked my friend why he called me a ^^^^ after I told him I'd never seen Raging Bull, his reply was "because you get to see it and experience it for that very first time" I could see his expletive as a back handed compliment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolkeith Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Yes you should Boris. The first 3 series are magnificent. You wont be disappointed. I always thought the 3rd series was the weakest and the 4th was a bit of a return to form, particularly the last couple of episodes. You just can't beat the first 2 series. Amazing! Hopefully the 5th series will improve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_C Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 I shall. I feel quite stupid for not having done so before. When I asked my friend why he called me a ^^^^ after I told him I'd never seen Raging Bull, his reply was "because you get to see it and experience it for that very first time" I could see his expletive as a back handed compliment. I watched the whole lot over the course of the last 2 weeks on the 4 OnDemand thingy. Well worth it. As mentioned Johnson and especially Super Hans are absolute comedy gold. "Oh no, the bad thing, that's the bad thing...." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del1812 Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Johnson = Legend. Brilliant. Coolest guy ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Drago Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Super Hans it back tonight i understand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaby Ewing Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Watched it on the 4 on demand thingy as well earlier this week. Was 'the one' the same lass from a couple of series back which Mark fell for in the shoe shop, before stalking her to university whilst pretending to be a mature student? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_C Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Super Hans it back tonight i understand Splendid!! "this crack's a bit more-ish...." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Romanov Saviour of HMFC Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I thought that episode was absolutely brilliant. The wee laddie sucking off Super Hans!! Unfortunately Johnson wasn't in it for long! I was cracking up when he came in the cupboard. Haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Drago Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I thought that episode was absolutely brilliant. The wee laddie sucking off Super Hans!! Unfortunately Johnson wasn't in it for long! I was cracking up when he came in the cupboard. Haha! spermy pants!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sconnie Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I laughed out loud quite a few times, fantastic stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted May 10, 2008 Author Share Posted May 10, 2008 An improvement on last weeks...I'll concede that. The first half was excellent. It was classic Mark. His anxiety at returning to work was hilarious and proof that Peep Show doesn't need wacky story lines to work, just good writing. Mark's seminal emission in the stationary cupboard was pretty freaking funny though. Superb stuff. I thought the second half fell away a bit. Still, it was a definite improvement and I'm actually looking forward to next weeks now. Oh, and much more of Johnson please. He's been criminally underused so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del1812 Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Just watched it on catch up TV. Thought it was brilliant, laughed out loud every minute or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Romanov Saviour of HMFC Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Am I the only one that though the lassie in the cupboard was strangely attractive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted May 10, 2008 Author Share Posted May 10, 2008 Am I the only one that though the lassie in the cupboard was strangely attractive? No. No you're not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Didn't the original writers leave after the 2nd series? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted May 10, 2008 Author Share Posted May 10, 2008 Didn't the original writers leave after the 2nd series? No, it's the same guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del1812 Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Am I the only one that though the lassie in the cupboard was strangely attractive? Yeah. That's what Mark said as well which made me laugh as it was exactly what I was thinking at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Drago Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Yeah. That's what Mark said as well which made me laugh as it was exactly what I was thinking at the time. I loved the bit where he was proud of the fact he'd 'tricked' Jeff and Sophie into thinking he'd pished himself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Plissken Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Am I the only one that though the lassie in the cupboard was strangely attractive? Agreed. A strange quality about her. Twas a good episode, looking forward to the next one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Drago Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 What did everyone think of Fridays episode? I missed it at the time, watching it on a certain video hosting website now though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neave Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 What did everyone think of Fridays episode? I missed it at the time, watching it on a certain video hosting website now though Really enjoyed last Friday's one actually. A return to form, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Drago Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Really enjoyed last Friday's one actually. A return to form, IMO. I thought it was fantastic. The bit at the sperm bank had me in stitches!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neave Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 I thought it was fantastic. The bit at the sperm bank had me in stitches!!!!! Haha, had forgotten about that bit! For some reason I was pishing myself when Johnson said something like "Hello Jeremy, I've just phoned my bank after losing my card and apparently the culprit has bought aTed Baker suit.....and a violin" then Jeremy tries to convince him that they're all in it together. Funny as. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Drago Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Haha, had forgotten about that bit! For some reason I was pishing myself when Johnson said something like "Hello Jeremy, I've just phoned my bank after losing my card and apparently the culprit has bought aTed Baker suit.....and a violin" then Jeremy tries to convince him that they're all in it together. Funny as. "let's boogie baby":) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonCleaner Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I loved the bit where he was proud of the fact he'd 'tricked' Jeff and Sophie into thinking he'd pished himself The joke's on them, they think i ****ed myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eckauskas Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Couple of points R.E. Friday's episode. Firstly, how annoying was the Austrailian bird? Her mug just scremed out "Hit me, please!" to me everytime I saw her. Hope she's not in it for long. She's not even that tidy. Secondly, the bird hates David Williams. She thinks he's creepy and point blank refuses that he's genuinely one of the funniest men on TV. Her saving grace is the fact she also likes Black Books. Good save IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Romanov Saviour of HMFC Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Anyone see it on Friday? Wasn't the greatest although the whole story about Mark getting raped by a butch lesbian was pretty good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Drago Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Anyone see it on Friday? Wasn't the greatest although the whole story about Mark getting raped by a butch lesbian was pretty good! i thought the first half was pretty poor, but after the 'rape' i think it was one of the funniest things i've ever seen!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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