I’ve linked to the start of the live discussion, as I reckon 8 pages of pre-release speculation is a bit much for most people, but YMMV.
My initial thought is that George Fouracres is the standout performer in this episode, but given that he has plenty of sketch and “proper” stage experience he’s got a big headstart on some of the stand-ups. He provided my two big laughs, one in the Hamnet sketch, and in the final “45 Seconds…”. Emma Sidi also does well with her one main character. Post-Fast Show, the sketches do seem very slow and dragged out; that’s the SNL way, it seems.
Again, as a member of generation X and a New Yorker, I am an absolutely massive and loyal fan of the original SNL. Even when it’s bad, it’s good. I’m also a huge fan of British comedy, so I hope and think I’ll probably like the UK version. Maybe. If it’s good. maybe even when it’s bad. We’ll see. i’m also a bit of a theater guy, so a lot of my enjoyment comes from the effort put into it, which you can always really really see. sometimes, watching them fuck up is the best part. 😊
Just recently, it became available to download off bittorrent, so I’m gonna watch it now and judge for myself, but I really do appreciate the effort you made to post this comment.
There’s a lot of discussion of the first episode here: https://www.cookdandbombd.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=119160.240
I’ve linked to the start of the live discussion, as I reckon 8 pages of pre-release speculation is a bit much for most people, but YMMV.
My initial thought is that George Fouracres is the standout performer in this episode, but given that he has plenty of sketch and “proper” stage experience he’s got a big headstart on some of the stand-ups. He provided my two big laughs, one in the Hamnet sketch, and in the final “45 Seconds…”. Emma Sidi also does well with her one main character. Post-Fast Show, the sketches do seem very slow and dragged out; that’s the SNL way, it seems.
Finally. Thank you very much.
Again, as a member of generation X and a New Yorker, I am an absolutely massive and loyal fan of the original SNL. Even when it’s bad, it’s good. I’m also a huge fan of British comedy, so I hope and think I’ll probably like the UK version. Maybe. If it’s good. maybe even when it’s bad. We’ll see. i’m also a bit of a theater guy, so a lot of my enjoyment comes from the effort put into it, which you can always really really see. sometimes, watching them fuck up is the best part. 😊
Just recently, it became available to download off bittorrent, so I’m gonna watch it now and judge for myself, but I really do appreciate the effort you made to post this comment.
Cheers