Author Topic: Inside No. 9 - BBC2 New series starts 10th May 2021 (Read 57177 times)

JerseyKloppite · « **Reply #360 on:** February 23, 2020, 10:50:24 am »

Quote from: Devon Red on February 18, 2020, 01:45:05 pm

I just watched it and I'm trying to work it out. Why didn't we see what was behind the 9 window on the advent calendar? Did the mum damage her car by running over the loan shark? If she did, did she know? I think I missed a lot in that episode, I'll probably have to watch it back.

Yes, it’s heavily implied that the mother drove into the loan shark. You saw her watching her son leave and shortly after she’s talking about the accident (which isn’t elaborated on further) then we find out the guy was hit by a car. As Alan said it’s about the importance of doing anything for family.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #361 on:** February 23, 2020, 12:21:06 pm »

Quote from: Yiannis on February 23, 2020, 10:38:29 am

Pete, since you have watched it, can you answer my question above?

To be honest mate just looking at the episode list I’m sure I’ve not watched series 2 of Pyschoville. Gonna watch it this week.

Watched episode 3 of the new series of In9 and was a bit confused initially. The rewatch was so much better and it’s all clearer now.

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During the scene when the wayward son opens the 19th Window of the calendar with the little boy it flashes back to 9th when son robs money and beats up dad. Dad has black eye from 10th day onwards.

16th 17th 18th are key days. 16th - Son returns home. 17th - Mum senses danger follows son and runs over loan shark. 18th - Uncle arranges for mums car used in hit and run to be fixed.

20th - Wayward son tells his dad he’s in trouble with Loan shark but neither knows Mum has already sorted the issue.

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I thought it was a heart wrenching story of unconditional Family love and very clever storytelling. Really enjoyed it.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #362 on:** February 23, 2020, 06:59:31 pm »

Nah man Jake. I'm not sure if the Uncle was her or his brother (in-law) to be honest. Did they ever reveal that?

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Uncle was still grieving over his lost wife. Even 4 years later. (conversation between Pemberton and Shearsmith characters in the kitchen drinking beers)

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Buck Pete · « **Reply #363 on:** February 24, 2020, 05:22:34 pm »

Episode 2 and David's mum worried that he wont eat properly when she's gone

"Its OK. I'll have a flask of beans"

Elzar · « **Reply #364 on:** February 25, 2020, 12:29:13 pm »

Last nights magician episode was lovely. Really enjoyed it!

LovelyCushionedHeader · « **Reply #365 on:** February 25, 2020, 09:48:16 pm »

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Seemed a bit harsh murdering his wife, unless I missed something that made her fair game? But really cool episode.

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Riquende · « **Reply #366 on:** February 25, 2020, 11:46:22 pm »

Also a bit of a gamble that he'd turn the cameras off when opening the safe (and remove his only alibi), rather than just, I dunno, cover his hand with his other hand?

Or that he wouldn't nip to the shops, or see a friend etc, establishing an alibi?

Anyway, that man now needs the services Jonathan Creek.

Jonny-LFC · « **Reply #367 on:** February 27, 2020, 10:53:46 am »

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His justification being that his grandfather was killed, don't think it seemed harsh on the wife from his point of view!

When he was on Skype to his wife she did say "I've got a client here" which I'm assuming was the young lad, but.. What was her job...?

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Great episode!

Fitzy. · « **Reply #368 on:** February 27, 2020, 11:30:39 am »

There's a decent companion podcast that goes with this series - on BBC Sounds.

Craig S · « **Reply #369 on:** February 27, 2020, 11:32:59 am »

Quote from: Fitzy. on February 27, 2020, 11:30:39 am

There's a decent companion podcast that goes with this series - on BBC Sounds.

Thanks for that, just started listening to the first one

Fitzy. · « **Reply #370 on:** February 28, 2020, 03:26:02 pm »

Quote from: Riquende on February 25, 2020, 11:46:22 pm

Also a bit of a gamble that he'd turn the cameras off when opening the safe (and remove his only alibi), rather than just, I dunno, cover his hand with his other hand?

But that was dealt with in terms of 'the power of suggestion'. The lad talked about the cameras so made it a thing to consider. Very clever episode.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #371 on:** March 2, 2020, 10:50:32 am »

Just reading recaps on the last episode 'Misdirection' and came across this

Quite interesting. A list of the TV Tropes used in the episode

https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Recap/InsideNo9S5E4Misdirection

Riquende · « **Reply #372 on:** March 2, 2020, 11:53:16 am »

Quote from: Fitzy. on February 28, 2020, 03:26:02 pm

But that was dealt with in terms of 'the power of suggestion'. The lad talked about the cameras so made it a thing to consider. Very clever episode.

Yeah, that's fair enough.

classycarra · « **Reply #373 on:** March 3, 2020, 10:27:38 am »

Quote from: LovelyCushionedHeader on February 25, 2020, 09:48:16 pm

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Seemed a bit harsh murdering his wife, unless I missed something that made her fair game? But really cool episode.
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we don't know for sure she's dead though. didn't the police say she was missing. perhaps it was another body and she was either kidnapped or convinced to disappear until his trial. or maybe she was just murdered

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Riquende · « **Reply #374 on:** March 3, 2020, 12:01:10 pm »

Quote from: Jake on March 3, 2020, 07:23:10 am

Another meh episode.

Seemed a decent mystery, I was leaning towards them all being patients in different rooms of an ayslum somewhere ('Angel' said at one point something was difficult "in here"), but then the therapist/gatekeeper just providing a massive voiceover exposition dump in the last 2 minutes felt a really weak way to end things. Not one I'd bother with again.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #375 on:** March 4, 2020, 12:01:21 am »

Magician one has been best one so far.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #376 on:** March 4, 2020, 12:14:30 pm »

Just realised that was Ralf Little in the first episode

Regarding the last episode

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As soon as Phil Davies character was introduced as a casually racist homopobe, I knew he was a wrong un' and a goner.

Bit of a messy episode to be honest but I get what they were trying to do and it was a quite a nice reveal at the end in my opinion

The characters were a bit cartoonish and not the best episode ever, but still liked it.

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kaesarsosei · « **Reply #377 on:** March 6, 2020, 03:58:15 pm »

The last episode by far the weakest of the season, but overall a good season.

Fitzy. · « **Reply #378 on:** March 9, 2020, 05:43:43 am »

Interesting that they get some big names on this. As if they’re lining up to be on it. A real credit to the creators.

Riquende · « **Reply #379 on:** March 10, 2020, 12:16:37 am »

I guessed the twist of this immediately when I saw the name of the episode.

Liked some of these, but I have to say overall it's probably the weakest season to date. Refs one was fun, the flat one had creepy bits and the magicians were very clever, but this one, last week's and the family christmas one fell flat.

Jonny-LFC · « **Reply #380 on:** March 10, 2020, 07:12:12 am »

I bet they wish that last ep would've aired before their mate Marks show did over New Years!

kaesarsosei · « **Reply #381 on:** March 11, 2020, 10:23:35 am »

Quote from: Riquende on March 10, 2020, 12:16:37 am

I guessed the twist of this immediately when I saw the name of the episode.

Liked some of these, but I have to say overall it's probably the weakest season to date. Refs one was fun, the flat one had creepy bits and the magicians were very clever, but this one, last week's and the family christmas one fell flat.

I am a fanboi but I will agree that overall it's probably the weakest season - but that's not to day it wasn't good. Black Mirror has also declined but is still a must-watch for me.

Last night's episode was good but when you have been watching these guys for so long I saw straight away some of the tropes/nods (right from the second scene) and guessed the outcome. However it was still very skillfully done to mix tropes from two genres the way they did. I also always say that Pemberton and Shearsmith are actually really under-rated as actors even going back to LOG.

The Christmas/family episode in hindsight was the best of the season and the one that I would most want to go back and see again.

KillieRed · « **Reply #382 on:** March 11, 2020, 10:51:45 am »

Quote from: kaesarsosei on March 11, 2020, 10:23:35 am

I am a fanboi but I will agree that overall it's probably the weakest season - but that's not to day it wasn't good. Black Mirror has also declined but is still a must-watch for me.

Last night's episode was good but when you have been watching these guys for so long I saw straight away some of the tropes/nods (right from the second scene) and guessed the outcome. However it was still very skillfully done to mix tropes from two genres the way they did. I also always say that Pemberton and Shearsmith are actually really under-rated as actors even going back to LOG.

The Christmas/family episode in hindsight was the best of the season and the one that I would most want to go back and see again.

Yes, it was brilliant. Hard to see how people didnt like it. Too slow? Too subtle? Too family orientated?

Peabee · « **Reply #383 on:** March 12, 2020, 12:42:25 am »

Quote from: Fitzy. on March 9, 2020, 05:43:43 am

Interesting that they get some big names on this. As if they’re lining up to be on it. A real credit to the creators.

Yeah, they’re well respected among their peers.

Fitzy. · « **Reply #384 on:** March 17, 2020, 08:15:48 am »

Quote from: KillieRed on March 11, 2020, 10:51:45 am

Yes, it was brilliant. Hard to see how people didnt like it. Too slow? Too subtle? Too family orientated?

The two writers on the Inside No9 podcast were interesting on this episode. They acknowledged that it had a totally different tone to the others - slightly improvised kitchen sink drama without a killer twist at the end. Far more subtle. I think they are particularly proud of it but admit it might not suit the regular No9 viewer.

Dr. Beaker · « **Reply #385 on:** March 21, 2020, 10:57:37 pm »

Only just seen the first four episodes of series 1. Best thing I've seen on telly for ages. Mind you I hate most things on the telly, and most things generally, really. I'll have to read this thread and then come up with something witty, original and unexpected.

gerrardisgod · « **Reply #386 on:** April 20, 2021, 02:07:23 pm »

https://youtu.be/mWw7XiHdjJU

Phil M · « **Reply #387 on:** April 20, 2021, 02:15:05 pm »

Quote from: gerrardisgod on April 20, 2021, 02:07:23 pm

https://youtu.be/mWw7XiHdjJU

Boss.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #388 on:** April 20, 2021, 03:30:17 pm »

Gerrin!

Cheers for the HU.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #389 on:** May 5, 2021, 03:02:32 pm »

This coming Monday BBC2 21:30

Permission to shout “Bravo” at an annoyingly loud volume.

JerseyKloppite · « **Reply #390 on:** May 5, 2021, 07:47:25 pm »

Permission granted.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #391 on:** May 5, 2021, 11:00:49 pm »

Quote from: JerseyKloppite on May 5, 2021, 07:47:25 pm

Permission granted.

24/7 · « **Reply #392 on:** May 6, 2021, 08:49:04 pm »

And a thread name change to celebrate (haven't got a clue what this is all about but a request is a request

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bradders1011 · « **Reply #393 on:** May 10, 2021, 09:44:14 pm »

I wasn't Fleabagging, I was Mirandaing.

Riquende · « **Reply #394 on:** May 10, 2021, 10:55:47 pm »

Quote from: bradders1011 on May 10, 2021, 09:44:14 pm

I wasn't Fleabagging, I was Mirandaing.

I didn't get that bit. Everything else was solid gold. I never like the 'horror' episodes of this but love when they play with a concept in an overall light hearted way.

Davidbowie · « **Reply #395 on:** May 11, 2021, 11:47:37 am »

Didn't like this opening episode, thought it was quite weak, but did have a good cast.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #396 on:** May 11, 2021, 11:52:46 am »

Quote from: Riquende on May 10, 2021, 10:55:47 pm

I didn't get that bit. Everything else was solid gold. I never like the 'horror' episodes of this but love when they play with a concept in an overall light hearted way.

I missed that like last night (so many one liners flying about!), but in both those shows, Fleabag and Miranda break the 4th wall to talk directly into the camera in the way the character did last night.

Fitzy. · « **Reply #397 on:** May 11, 2021, 01:16:11 pm »

Gonna watch this later on tonight. Love it usually

Riquende · « **Reply #398 on:** May 11, 2021, 02:45:40 pm »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on May 11, 2021, 11:52:46 am

I missed that like last night (so many one liners flying about!), but in both those shows, Fleabag and Miranda break the 4th wall to talk directly into the camera in the way the character did last night.

Ah right. I've never watched either.

Also, I was amazed to find out that the Harlequin character was Kevin Bishop. Dunno what he's been doing recently but I quite liked his sketch show in *checks* 2008!

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #399 on:** May 11, 2021, 02:51:12 pm »

Quote from: Riquende on May 11, 2021, 02:45:40 pm

Ah right. I've never watched either.

Also, I was amazed to find out that the Harlequin character was Kevin Bishop. Dunno what he's been doing recently but I quite liked his sketch show in *checks* 2008!

Do you remember Star Stories? Was pretty funny in a very un-PC way. He also seems to know Hassinator on Twitter (course he does).