some of the episodes are very funny but mistake to go in expecting to be rib tickled - most episodes are more about the horror/twists/mystery than the humour, some are very dark and not in the least funny and not meant to be.
not seen last nights yet, but I thought series 8 was consistently the highest quality they have done (although there were better individual episodes previously)
In December 2014, Metro television critic Keith Watson named Inside No. 9 the twentieth best television programme of 2014 and in January 2015, Daily Star Sunday columnist Garry Bushell named Inside No. 9 the best comedy TV programme of 2014.
I think some episodes of Inside No 9 are amongst the best things I've seen on TV. The silent art heist, 12 Days of Christine and the Krampus one spring to mind.
Reece Shearsmith’s performance in Bernie Clifton’s Dressing Room was stunning. Starts off as if Cheese was a mere Syd Little but as his reminiscences develop shows Cheese had some decent enough chops. So subtle.
Agree that 12 days of chrisine and Bernie clifton are the best episodes but my personal favourites for sheer enjoyment are the crossword one and dinner bill one.
the one in the hotel corridor remains my fav...also that weird one in the primary school with the pagan stuff. I didn't even know the final series was on currently, it always seems to slip beneath the radar.
oh that pretend quiz show one with lee mack was a work of genius too.
It was similar to the one with the boy band singer who drove a daughter to suicide - the one with the concrete bath/insectivoration.
Am still hoping they copy Fat Tulip and have one inside a no. 6 where the number has rotated into a 9. With all sorts of offbeat shenanigans as a result.
I wonder how the last episode will play out. I feel like they're going to do something weird and meta, like an episode that carries on on YouTube forever and doesn't end or something
it was really good. loved seeing all the actors in the bar...Ralph Little, Maxine Peake, Zoe Wanamacker to name a few. I suspect most people got about 10% of the subtle references on the first viewing.
Looked liked it was filmed in 186 bar on Deansgate?
To me it just screamed look at all of our amazing friends who were in our show. Also lots of the references to episode names will have been lost on most people who aren't fanatical.
I mean none of them are A listers so it's not really a humblebrag, just a nice way to turn the wrap party into the final episode. I thought it was kind of cool. I think getting 10% of the nuances still makes it very enjoyable tbh.
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I have spent since 7pm trying to buy tickets to stage/fright, still timing out
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I think I have a faulty heh gene, I just dont get these guys
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some of the episodes are very funny but mistake to go in expecting to be rib tickled - most episodes are more about the horror/twists/mystery than the humour, some are very dark and not in the least funny and not meant to be.
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It’s a mix of above average, brilliant in some eps and a few clangers
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not seen last nights yet, but I thought series 8 was consistently the highest quality they have done (although there were better individual episodes previously)
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In December 2014, Metro television critic Keith Watson named Inside No. 9 the twentieth best television programme of 2014 and in January 2015, Daily Star Sunday columnist Garry Bushell named Inside No. 9 the best comedy TV programme of 2014.
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@Phoebe thanks for the tip - have just scored tickets for next March!
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I think some episodes of Inside No 9 are amongst the best things I've seen on TV. The silent art heist, 12 Days of Christine and the Krampus one spring to mind.
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12 Days of Christine is a genuine work of art. Incredibly powerful.
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Oh well if Gary Bushell likes it, maybe i should reconsider my position
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A Quiet Night In? This is one of my favourite episodes. Not a second is wasted.
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Last night's was just rather odd.
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Try Le Couchette, Wang. It’s one of my favourites.
If you don’t laugh at that then who even are you?
I’ve also bagged some tickets for March. Even more excited about this than seenSteve Coogan/Armando Ianucci taking on Dr Strangelove in November.
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Bernie Clifton's Dressing Room is my favourite.
But I love Christine too.
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Le Couchette and Sardines are probably the funniest ones, it was more of a comedy show in the early series.
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Reece Shearsmith’s performance in Bernie Clifton’s Dressing Room was stunning. Starts off as if Cheese was a mere Syd Little but as his reminiscences develop shows Cheese had some decent enough chops. So subtle.
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Agree that 12 days of chrisine and Bernie clifton are the best episodes but my personal favourites for sheer enjoyment are the crossword one and dinner bill one.
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Some disturbingly dark ones.
The one with the owl.
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Last night was a properly dark one again.
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the one in the hotel corridor remains my fav...also that weird one in the primary school with the pagan stuff. I didn't even know the final series was on currently, it always seems to slip beneath the radar.
oh that pretend quiz show one with lee mack was a work of genius too.
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Primary school one was way too close to Wicker Man for my liking, did not have anything like as much originality as most of the others.
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yes fair point
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Thought they were phoning it in a bit with this week’s… sure they’ve also done the basic plot before.
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It was similar to the one with the boy band singer who drove a daughter to suicide - the one with the concrete bath/insectivoration.
Am still hoping they copy Fat Tulip and have one inside a no. 6 where the number has rotated into a 9. With all sorts of offbeat shenanigans as a result.
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Quiz show one was amazing. As was the final one in the last series about the gay couple in the countryside. Insanely dark.
Didn’t love the train carriage one at the start of this season. Great cast, weak ending.
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This week went too dark too soon.
Was like the last 5 minutes of the Blue Jean Baby one but over a whole episode
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Just caught up on last week and enjoyed the whole filming it from the doorbell camera. Also didn't see the final twist coming.
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Somebody REALLY hates Inside No. 9.
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good episode last week. Not sure this series so far is quite up there with the last series, but still time...
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lastest episode had strong 12 Days of Christine vibes.,,,
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definitely, Guy.
Good to see Angus from Peep Show though!
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I wonder how the last episode will play out. I feel like they're going to do something weird and meta, like an episode that carries on on YouTube forever and doesn't end or something
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Liked the tube one until the end. Great cast
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I liked this week’s. Would have been better if he’d just died tho
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lol at the negging here
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Wow it’s really extreme on the top half isn’t it?
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Last episode tonight... EVER...
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They're going to end up killing each other
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Hmm not a strong ending - shame
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Somewhat underwhelming. Lots of showing off the other luvvies.
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Yeah that was a bit cack
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I thought it was great
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Well I really enjoyed it
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I really enjoyed it too.
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Thought tonight's episode was cack as was the hidden camera doorstep one.
Other than that this series has been all good so 4/6 .
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it was really good. loved seeing all the actors in the bar...Ralph Little, Maxine Peake, Zoe Wanamacker to name a few. I suspect most people got about 10% of the subtle references on the first viewing.
Looked liked it was filmed in 186 bar on Deansgate?
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To me it just screamed look at all of our amazing friends who were in our show. Also lots of the references to episode names will have been lost on most people who aren't fanatical.
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I mean none of them are A listers so it's not really a humblebrag, just a nice way to turn the wrap party into the final episode. I thought it was kind of cool. I think getting 10% of the nuances still makes it very enjoyable tbh.
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I just thought they would have a bigger trick up their sleeve for the final episode, but will have to re-watch I thiknk
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Laughed out loud when the 'you have been watching' credits came on while Ms Chequers sat with a stony and then increasingly bemused expression
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Amusing in parts, but yes, too self-congratulatory. One of the weaker series overall
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