Decent promising new series! I'll say this right up front. Out of the 4 episodes i've seen, only the 1st episode is laugh out loud funny. I would not call this a pure comedy, but rather a comedy drama.
The episodes are individual with no real flow through of plot, as in most British comedies. Chris O'Dowd is really only a minor role who pops up every now and again, as the focus is really on Martin, the young boy.
The intro is horrible, i have seen it only 4 times and am already sick of it.... "Where is my JOOMPA" x4 times or so.
The show is made well, and i love the setting and even the characters. I would like to see more humour like the 1st episode as it can get a little boring at times. I feel as though it wants to be a comedy and wants to be a drama, but it doesn't excel at either.
I'd rate it a 7.5/10 but gave it a generous 8. Hopefully the episodes get a little funnier.
The episodes are individual with no real flow through of plot, as in most British comedies. Chris O'Dowd is really only a minor role who pops up every now and again, as the focus is really on Martin, the young boy.
The intro is horrible, i have seen it only 4 times and am already sick of it.... "Where is my JOOMPA" x4 times or so.
The show is made well, and i love the setting and even the characters. I would like to see more humour like the 1st episode as it can get a little boring at times. I feel as though it wants to be a comedy and wants to be a drama, but it doesn't excel at either.
I'd rate it a 7.5/10 but gave it a generous 8. Hopefully the episodes get a little funnier.