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Saw Australian version first so had bonded with that but the US version is pretty damn good... loved the two tunnel guys ❤❤❤and all the conversations between JP, his step dad ( the WF character so funny) and Marco, JP does a great low key job of being offended bemused then outraged by the madness he s hearing 😊😊😊... PB does a fine job of seeming American without overdoing it at all, making it look so easy, Janice is good but i missed Carol's comic timing and David Field who i lurve, and how do you replace Stokes?(though Tolbeck was pretty great) and Elizabeth and Bernie!! 😆...my fave character in this version was Roberto he s just adorable. Haven't seen season 2 yet!! But will watch it for sure.

If I were to have seen this without seeing the original first, I would've enjoyed it. But the relationships between the characters in this version don't quite hit home like the original. Also, personally, I don't like Patrick Brammall playing an American, when I've seen him in the same role as an Australian. It just doesn't feel right. As a remake, it's solid. The comedy is on point. I saw a review that said something to the effect of "It's just banal chit chat." That is what this show is, the original and this remake. But I would honestly recommend watching the original over this. I think this version may succeed, but right now, it doesn't feel like it has the heart of the original. But this early on.... who knows what will happen.

Firstly, a little disclaimer: I haven't seen the Australian original, so I can't compare or comment, but clearly an American remake was the creators' intention given the involvement of Patrick and Trent.

As for the negative comments all around me, look - it is the POINT of the show. The vast majority of the scenes are purely dialogue and character-driven, and every couple of episodes something will actually happen, or two of the characters will meet - but you shouldn't be waiting or expecting during the other scenes for something to happen, it's just a little reward that works all the better BECAUSE of those scenes. It all worked well for me as the last thing I watched before I slept, as you can just listen for the most part, or have it on in the background while doing something else. Keep this in mind, if you want constant action or plot development then watch something else.

I was endeared to the show mainly because of the cast; the character pairings all work and have their moments, with the characters developing or expanding on previous conversations throughout. Season 2 takes great measures to revitalize the situations, especially with Jason Mantzoukas' character, who might have failed without the presence of Jesse Plemons, but actually prospers in an entertaining season-long storyline with Cristin Milioti.

I loved the Aussie version, and after watching the first episode of this US version, love it even more. It's hilarious.

It's a comedy about nothing happening.

But perhaps even funnier is reading the reviews of people complaining that nothing happens...

At first I thought they were intentional ie knowingly playing along with the show - but now I'm starting to think they've actually totally missed the point...

This show is fantastic, couldn't stop laughing at it as the characters are so whacked out its hilarious - I read a couple of peoples reviews giving it only 1 and I cannot deem their credible.

Am really hoping season 2 comes out, its humour at its best and wow will ferrel in this really adds to the punch - not a big fan of the actor but this role he gets an ovation from me - I cannot say the particulars as really its a show worth seeing without spoilers

One thing is that this show doesn't rely on special effects of edge of your seat action or thriller - it keeps you glued by sheer wit and that is a bonus

I loved both the Australian and American versions of this show, so I was really looking forward to its return. Knowing it would come back in animated form, I was curious to see how it would translate into a cartoon format, only to discover it simply doesn't.

All the silliness and spontaneity of improvisation is lost, along with the finer details provided by the actors' facial expressions. Virtually none of the aspects of the original "No Activity" series that made it funny and unique survived the change. Not to be unkind, but watching this felt more like being forced to sit through a bad table read of a script, very low energy and flat, than a finished product.

While it is a mater of personal tastes, I also did not care for the animation itself. The style is reminiscent of many commercials and comes across as very wooden. There is nothing charming or special about it, so in that sense the departure from live action brings nothing positive to the table, only detracting without enhancing.

In the end, I found watching this latest iteration of "No Activity" to be a little heartbreaking. While the show's makers may have had many valid and well intentioned reasons for transitioning to an animated fourth season, it failed to deliver much in the way of comedy or engaging characters.

I mean the cast. Everything. Kinda Seinfeld even tho nothing actually like Seinfeld in the way it's just dumb standard friend conversation & characters are just...glorious

Not much to say, started season 4 was hoping animation is there for a few minutes... but nope its the entire season.

What a waste... was wasting so much for the show to return after crazy good 3 seasons.

A team of cops, FBI agents, criminals and bit characters fill the time while waiting for a raid in each season.

In my opinion, the first 3 seasons were completely flawless. It is my type of humor, it was shot well, and the writing is high quality. The characters are built well, and the story beats are very funny. Overall, I would have loved a long0running series, and will DEFINITELY check out the Japanese one, if it's subtitled.

I enjoyed the show very much, but understand that it went south for the animated season. It's too bad, because so much of the show depended on the subtle facial expressions and looks characters gave to each other.

I am heartbroken that this is no longer being made as a live-action series. The Aussie one was also very funny, for those of you who want more of this.

Hilarious show if you like people just riffing. Tim meadows is gold. But season 4. Freaking claymation. Really?

No Activity is perfectly named. Very little actually happens. It's really all about the conversations ... and that's all it needs. The conversations are hilarious!

You took a great premise, with funny and improv'd dialogue plus great cast... and ruined it by making it animation! Please return it to its former self.

Some producer's should stick to their day-jobs....as actors.

No activity has definitely grown with a life of it's own. From the first US season seeded and scripted primarily from the Aussie version it now very much stands on it's own in Season 3. Great scripting, casting is very good. delivery is classic, and the humour is getting better every season. Clever clever stuff. Season 3 is a strong 9/10.

If season one seems too slow for you, just start with season three. It's faster paced and you don't really need the set up from seasons one and two. But it's so funny I bet you'll go back and watch season one and two after that, and you'll gobble it up because you've acclimated to the style watching season three. Personally I started watching a little of the first season and decided to put a pin in it and maybe watch it later when I was in the mood. It was slow burn funny but I didn't get drawn it right away. Like other negative reviews, I was a little put off by the slow pace. Went back to it and accidentally started watching season three and it was hilarious. Binged watched it to the end. Pacing is great and the jokes are spot on. It was SO GOOD I decided to go back to the beginning. Glad I did. First season is not as fast paced as the third season, and is and not afraid to grind to a halt to build a slow burn joke, but now I get it it. I'm so in love with the cast and humor from season three that I eagerly watched season one and I'm looking forward to watching season two.

ONE OF THE BEST COMEDYS I HAVE SEEN IN RECENT YEARS..AND I TRIED TO WATCH THE AUSTRALIAN VERSION AND I HAVE ONE THING TO SAY..IT IS UNWATCHABLE..REALLY TRY TO WATCH IT YOURSELF..ITS LIKE A CHALLENGE WITH NO WINNERS...

This show is crazy creative, funny and well done. Haters gonna hate for their reasons.

I had no idea there was an original until I saw the trailer for the US version, so I debated which one to watch (or watch first). I picked the AUS version and assumed that I would watch the "better" version 2nd (assuming US meant higher production values and better scripts). Anyway, I began watching the AUS version and could not stop until I finished all of season-1, it was THAT funny. I then decided to check out the US version... I got a little over half way through episode-1 and gave up. It is terrible! The delivery is slow and the dialogue is bland and obvious. I am sorry that people will watch this version and then never want to see the original because they will assume it is as bad as this version. Such a shame :(

I never heard of No Activity until a few days ago and I don't understand why it wasn't more popular. I don't remember the last time I laughed that hard especially when Amy Sedaris (Janice) was talking about her son and Jason Mantzoukas (Marco) was having phone sex with the mom from HIMYM. Patrick Brammall (Detective Cullen) is so funny and I'm not sure why he doesn't star in more stuff, him and Tim Meadows play off one another so well. Amy Sedaris steals the show every time she's on screen. There are lots of famous guest stars, some you'd expect to see and others were a surprise like JK Simmons who was really funny.

*** TO ALL THE CRYBABIES COMPLAINING ABOUT SEASON 4 BEING ANIMATED -

Get over yourselves, they made it quite clear that the fourth season would be animated. If you don't like animation or you think it's for children then DON'T WATCH IT !!!! I can't stand animated adult shows but I watched it anyway and it was fine. Was it the greatest ? No, but they did what they could in the middle of a pandemic. An animated season is better than no season. Some people are NEVER SATISFIED and love to complain no matter what.

It looks very much like this remake suffers hardly because it was produced in US. The tv series called Episodes comes in mind when I think of how it all could have gone so wrong. This remake saddly doesn't have a clue what made the original show so good. Like a lot of US adoptions - they are masters in imitating but very so often miss the point.

It was simplicity that made the original - the abbilitie to be entertaining for 20 minutes while only having 3 sets and couple of camera angles. All these restrictions made the writing so much better and every word count. Pure magic.

I understand that US viewer has to see some action, but they ruined the whole basing of the show by adding the action. It made it all read awkward because it had some action but not enough to make it interesting in that sense. It turned from something original into a poor man's Brooklyn Nine Nine. And whomever cast Cristin Milioti in a role that was clearly ment for Anna Kendrick did a very poor job. Milioti playing Frankie is simply unconvincing. Also somehow they managed to make the showcreator one of the least likable characters in the show while the dynamics in the original show were somewhat different.

If only they had but the american dollars into the original and just produced more episodes with that extra budget. Although they don't speak american english in the original when I come to think of it now - nevermind, couldn't been done then.

This show is a poster child for excellent comedic writing and acting. Each episode has little to no action with a light storyline that serves as little more than background. Focus is on the conversations. Conversations between a pair of cops, a pair of dispatch and a pair of bad guys... with the occasional additional character and setting change. The conversations are comedically brilliant. Love it!

Have to wonder if some get it's basically the same show?about nothing lol There lies the concept, it's not Marvel,loaded with action. It's fun,well written banter at time's. Jerry's back