I really didn't expect this show to be different to Benidorm, but it really is. And in a good way. I think - with all due respect - that the bad reviews here are from people generally expecting another bunch of Garveys.
Instead, we have a small but very well conceived set of folks in a dead end town, wrapped up in each others lives in a sometimes hilarious, but mostly fascinating way.
I think the acid test here is imagination and appreciation of fine writing and acting. If you lack either, you probably won't be affected too much by this. But if you do, I think you might enjoy what I've found to be a thoroughly enjoyable and fun comedy drama with excellent character development.
Instead, we have a small but very well conceived set of folks in a dead end town, wrapped up in each others lives in a sometimes hilarious, but mostly fascinating way.
I think the acid test here is imagination and appreciation of fine writing and acting. If you lack either, you probably won't be affected too much by this. But if you do, I think you might enjoy what I've found to be a thoroughly enjoyable and fun comedy drama with excellent character development.