Outnumbered is a BBC sitcom about the Brockmans, a family consisting of a mother and father who are, apparently, "outnumbered" by their three unruly children. Now, it may not sound like an original premise, but what makes Outnumbered so unique is the way it presents itself in the most down to earth way.
Throughout each episode, we get a glimpse surrounding the family's life, whenever they're getting their children ready for school or sorting out their house. Many of these storylines sound basic and mundane, but once you watch them you're bound to be entertained during them. The way its filmed is unique, and there is no laugh track to be heard, which further adds to the realism factor. Whenever the children are on screen, this is where most of the comedy comes from; nearly all of their lines are improvised.
You know how in many sitcoms the child actors tend to learn their lines written by adults? Well, in Outnumbered, the child actors are only given a brief description on what will happen in their scenes, which means they're able to give a more convincing performance. I'd consider this to be a great move by the writers, because thanks to this method, the child actors act like they're just being themselves, and you also get some of the most original lines from them as well. Not to mention it helps makes the programme feel even more realistic too.
If you're about to watch this show, I'd recommend you to watch Series 2 first, because I believe it to be the strongest one out of the five. Highlights of the series include memorable episodes such as "The Wedding", "The Dead Mouse", and my personal favourite episode "The Airport". I should also point out that there is an ongoing storyline throughout each series, so I would probably advise you to watch each episode in order.
Throughout each episode, we get a glimpse surrounding the family's life, whenever they're getting their children ready for school or sorting out their house. Many of these storylines sound basic and mundane, but once you watch them you're bound to be entertained during them. The way its filmed is unique, and there is no laugh track to be heard, which further adds to the realism factor. Whenever the children are on screen, this is where most of the comedy comes from; nearly all of their lines are improvised.
You know how in many sitcoms the child actors tend to learn their lines written by adults? Well, in Outnumbered, the child actors are only given a brief description on what will happen in their scenes, which means they're able to give a more convincing performance. I'd consider this to be a great move by the writers, because thanks to this method, the child actors act like they're just being themselves, and you also get some of the most original lines from them as well. Not to mention it helps makes the programme feel even more realistic too.
If you're about to watch this show, I'd recommend you to watch Series 2 first, because I believe it to be the strongest one out of the five. Highlights of the series include memorable episodes such as "The Wedding", "The Dead Mouse", and my personal favourite episode "The Airport". I should also point out that there is an ongoing storyline throughout each series, so I would probably advise you to watch each episode in order.