Author Topic: Inside No. 9 - BBC2 New series starts 10th May 2021 (Read 54188 times)

Shepnois · « **on:** February 6, 2014, 01:05:02 am »

So did anyone watch the latest show from Reece Shearsmith & Steve Pemberton (League of Gentlemen, Psychoville) tonight ?

Im a big fan of what they do so I knew it'd be good but damn that 1st episode was incredible. It was the perfect mix of dark humour & intrigue with a great cast. Its an anthology series so its different characters and story each week. Really looking forward to the rest now.

Give it a go on the iplayer if you missed it.

Derzyjudek · « **Reply #1 on:** February 6, 2014, 09:09:36 am »

Brilliant stuff but did not expect anything else from them....it was like tales of the unexpected with laughs.

Cracking Left Foot · « **Reply #2 on:** February 6, 2014, 11:08:35 am »

I loved it. Tim Key was absolutely outstanding (as he usually is). I presume it's a different cast for each episode?

Shepnois · « **Reply #3 on:** February 6, 2014, 11:17:02 am »

Quote from: Cracking Left Foot on February 6, 2014, 11:08:35 am

I loved it. Tim Key was absolutely outstanding (as he usually is). I presume it's a different cast for each episode?

Tim Key is brilliant we need more of him on our screens. Yeah the cast will be different each week. I've read next weeks ep is like a silent movie about 2 cat burglars which I can’t wait to see!

gregor · « **Reply #4 on:** February 6, 2014, 11:24:16 am »

Quote from: Cracking Left Foot on February 6, 2014, 11:08:35 am

I loved it. Tim Key was absolutely outstanding (as he usually is). I presume it's a different cast for each episode?

Yep, completely different story each time.

Last night's was great, and I didn't see the twist coming.

royhendo · « **Reply #5 on:** February 6, 2014, 12:32:24 pm »

Loved it. We were talking about claustrophobia at work yesterday (a photo of a Swedish bus queue prompted it) and it really did bring in the creepiness layer by layer. Very minimalist.

Ziltoid · « **Reply #6 on:** February 7, 2014, 09:09:21 am »

A brilliant 30mins of television. Agree that Tim Key was superb.

sideshowme · « **Reply #7 on:** February 9, 2014, 08:56:16 pm »

classy and creepy, and a real treat. psychoville became a bit silly very quickly, but this looks like it has more potential. a nice script, and the bbc must have loved that the whole thing was set in one room.

a stupid question but...

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the plot generally fitted together nicely, and i watched it while half asleep so i may have misheard something, but how does the third sibling fit into everything? i'm guessing she didn't turn up because she doesn't want her boys near their dodgy grandad? and what was the actual significance of the room?

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Elzar · « **Reply #8 on:** February 13, 2014, 10:23:56 am »

Episode two was brilliant!!!!!!

Shepnois · « **Reply #9 on:** February 13, 2014, 01:43:53 pm »

Yeah Ep. 2 was immense. This show is one of the most interesting things on TV right now, there’s nothing else like it.

Cracking Left Foot · « **Reply #10 on:** February 13, 2014, 01:53:20 pm »

Absolute masterpiece last night. Shaping up to be Shearsmith & Pemberton's best work since League of Gentlemen (and I loved Psychoville).

Nice touch to have Oona Chaplin (Charlie's grand-daughter) in a silent movie homage as well.

sideshowme · « **Reply #11 on:** February 16, 2014, 04:17:51 am »

brilliant stuff. some great slapstick, and the ending was nicely - ahem - executed. i agree, it's very unique, and a refreshing change to standard half hour comedy shows.

didn't think much of the dialogue though

Ziltoid · « **Reply #12 on:** February 19, 2014, 11:06:58 pm »

Stunningly good again

Alan_X · « **Reply #13 on:** February 19, 2014, 11:27:46 pm »

Quote from: Cracking Left Foot on February 13, 2014, 01:53:20 pm

Absolute masterpiece last night. Shaping up to be Shearsmith & Pemberton's best work since League of Gentlemen (and I loved Psychoville).

Nice touch to have Oona Chaplin (Charlie's grand-daughter) in a silent movie homage as well.

Fantastic stuff. Too many brilliant moments to list them all. If you haven't watched it - watch it. And if you watched it and didn't find it funny... you are dead to me.

Shepnois · « **Reply #14 on:** February 19, 2014, 11:33:37 pm »

The standard of this show is so high, another brilliant episode tonight loved it. More people have to check this out its definitely Reece & Steve's best work to date.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #15 on:** February 19, 2014, 11:45:41 pm »

How many episodes am I behind lads?

I will catch up on Iplayer.

cheers

Ziltoid · « **Reply #16 on:** February 20, 2014, 07:45:13 am »

Quote from: Ikechuwu Ginikanwa Apakama on February 19, 2014, 11:45:41 pm

How many episodes am I behind lads?

I will catch up on Iplayer.

cheers

3rd episode was on last night

Alan_X · « **Reply #17 on:** February 20, 2014, 08:10:52 am »

I've just watched the third episode. Far darker than two - more like a classic Twilight Zone episode than the slapstick and visual comedy of two.

Cracking Left Foot · « **Reply #18 on:** February 20, 2014, 11:03:29 am »

Recorded it last night but my Virgin Media box was playing up, so I'll catch it on iPlayer tonight. Looking forward to it, rapidly becoming my favourite thing on the telly at the moment

killer-heels · « **Reply #19 on:** February 20, 2014, 12:17:36 pm »

Its very good.

Elzar · « **Reply #20 on:** February 20, 2014, 12:35:51 pm »

This is the best thing on TV.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #21 on:** February 20, 2014, 02:03:44 pm »

Quote from: Elzar on February 20, 2014, 12:35:51 pm

This is the best thing on TV.

Wouldn't go that far. Didn't enjoy episode 1 very much but 2 and 3 were very good.

Fitzy. · « **Reply #22 on:** February 21, 2014, 01:59:00 pm »

Just watched all three over past two days.

Enjoyed all of them but I thought Episode 3 has been the best. Although you know some kind of twist is coming it's reversed right back at you. I was less of a fan of Ep 2 but the performances and sharpness makes it high quality stuff. Ep 1 was also very good - pretty sinister really and the confinement of that wardrobe made for unpleasant and uncomfortable viewing...

Only Me · « **Reply #23 on:** February 21, 2014, 02:14:27 pm »

Its a great programme, isn't it?

Personally, I loved Ep1 the best; thought the twist at the end was great, the ensemble cast was excellent, and the writing was superb.

But all 3 have been outstanding telly.

Phil M · « **Reply #24 on:** February 21, 2014, 03:39:38 pm »

Is this currently on iplayer chaps?

MULLENEDWINE · « **Reply #25 on:** February 21, 2014, 03:42:32 pm »

Quote from: Phil M on February 21, 2014, 03:39:38 pm

Is this currently on iplayer chaps?

Yeah watched all 3 on there yesterday I think.

Really like it, dark twisted comedy and characters from the best at it in the country IMO. Seems to be getting better every week also.

Phil M · « **Reply #26 on:** February 21, 2014, 04:06:17 pm »

jooneyisdagod · « **Reply #27 on:** February 26, 2014, 02:01:26 pm »

This is fucking incredible. Thanks RAWK for livening up a shitty day.

sideshowme · « **Reply #28 on:** February 26, 2014, 03:03:32 pm »

just watched the third one (tom and gerri): an astounding piece of TV.

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it took the fight club twist and twisted it up again, but far better was the portrayal of the descent into mental illness. it was terrifying, hilarious and realistic all in one.

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the other episodes so far have been an amusing treat, but this episode was a masterpiece.

gregor · « **Reply #29 on:** February 26, 2014, 04:51:36 pm »

Third one was brilliant, disturbing stuff.

I must say I enjoyed the second one less than the first and third, but it was still very good. I definitely prefer the darker, more uncomfortable stuff though and I hope that's the direction the rest of the episodes take.

Fitzy. · « **Reply #30 on:** February 28, 2014, 12:29:36 pm »

Well episode four...hmmm...didn't quite get off the ground.

jooneyisdagod · « **Reply #31 on:** February 28, 2014, 12:50:59 pm »

Felt a bit airy to be honest. A far more middle of the road modern comedy than the other episodes. I think that Sardines (Ep.1) was the best for turning from comedy to something more sinister in such a short space of time while I loved the sheer slapstick nature of Ep2. Thought the third one was a bit predictable with the twists which for some reason I saw coming and the fourth episode definitely had its moments but wasn't absolutely brilliant IMO.

Fitzy. · « **Reply #32 on:** March 1, 2014, 07:37:14 am »

Quote from: jooneyisdagod on February 28, 2014, 12:50:59 pm

Felt a bit airy to be honest. A far more middle of the road modern comedy than the other episodes. I think that Sardines (Ep.1) was the best for turning from comedy to something more sinister in such a short space of time while I loved the sheer slapstick nature of Ep2. Thought the third one was a bit predictable with the twists which for some reason I saw coming and the fourth episode definitely had its moments but wasn't absolutely brilliant IMO.

Thought it was poor actually. Not worthy to stand alongside the other three. The comedy was glib, the story was bland and the general writing dull. The "sting" at the end was more of a mild itch.

Only Me · « **Reply #33 on:** March 7, 2014, 08:15:36 pm »

Return to form in the last episode after a poor previous one.

Excellent stuff.

Shepnois · « **Reply #34 on:** March 8, 2014, 04:02:20 pm »

Yep the latest episode was brilliant up there with Ep 3 for me. Overall this has been a superb series so far.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #35 on:** March 8, 2014, 06:41:06 pm »

Don't think episode 2 or 3 will be bettered.

sideshowme · « **Reply #36 on:** March 9, 2014, 04:58:33 am »

episode 3 is the best so far, but every episode has had something to recommend it. a really impressive piece of work overall. last one next week?

Fitzy. · « **Reply #37 on:** March 10, 2014, 10:46:58 am »

Enjoyed the Macbeth episode. Pleased ep4 was only a blip.

JerseyKloppite · « **Reply #38 on:** March 11, 2014, 12:48:55 am »

Such a good series. You'd barely know it existed with the lack of publicity but much more interesting than 99% of the rest of British TV.

MichaelA · « **Reply #39 on:** March 12, 2014, 10:43:22 pm »

Christ on a bloody bike - I won't sleep after that. Bastards.

Author Topic: Inside No. 9 - BBC2 New series starts 10th May 2021 (Read 54188 times)

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