I sat down to watch this with not very high hopes. Turns out that the bar which Messrs Mitchell and Webb have set is rather high.
It has a sense of 'Yes Minister' about it, (which I admit may be premature high praise indeed for the such an early start) but the episode did also contain some good Drama elements to it. The comedy is present without being too overbearing. It is so nice to see the double act of Mitchell and Webb really get their teeth into roles with some depth (which to be frank is the advantage of having a well thought out premise) seeing them making tough decisions, and to experience some excellent acting. I thought it had the perfect combination of "light and dark" comedy moments and in truth I can only hope the rest of the series is as of similar standard to this episode.... if so I will be a happy man.
I look forward to the next instalment....
It has a sense of 'Yes Minister' about it, (which I admit may be premature high praise indeed for the such an early start) but the episode did also contain some good Drama elements to it. The comedy is present without being too overbearing. It is so nice to see the double act of Mitchell and Webb really get their teeth into roles with some depth (which to be frank is the advantage of having a well thought out premise) seeing them making tough decisions, and to experience some excellent acting. I thought it had the perfect combination of "light and dark" comedy moments and in truth I can only hope the rest of the series is as of similar standard to this episode.... if so I will be a happy man.
I look forward to the next instalment....
