Fresh Meat

It is a slow burner in the best sense of the word I don't know how the majority will take to it, but it is nice to see a different slant on the traditional sitcom. It takes time to establish the characters in detail which is nice. Giving them often throwaway inconsequential lines to deliver which reflects the way a person tends to interact with one another it's not just here's the setup preamble he is the gag cue the laughing or cringing, no no this is a well thought out piece of work consciously trying to be different.

Whether you like it or not it is a new edition to the comedy repertoire which has been flourishing of late particularly in Britain. They used to be a time when the UK was the cultural hub of comedy then the Americans took up The mantle, once again the tide has turned and now the it is back on our shores, for the time being at least. Look at the relatively new comedy coming out of the states the middle, Mike and Molly, modern family ,they are truly awful with no redeeming features.

I'm sure America will pick up the standard soon I have every faith in a nation that brought so much in terms of trailblazing entertainment in a comedic form will do so again.

Simon Thomas being present in fresh meat could have been a hindrance I can see why they cast him to ride of the back of his previous success, I daresay people will liken it to his previous work but this not the same old fair. I wonder if chickens will get commissioned also that looked very interesting. I think this has serious legs I just hope people give it time to bed in.

Jack Whitehall's character I predict will become a bit of a cult hero in comedy circles, He is already established himself as a stand-up comedian, doing different variations the standard middle-class posh boy routine. JP his character is pretty much the same with one essential difference here is a bit of a thicky or be it a lovable one.

Zawe Ashton is a brilliant actress who had a supporting role playing Jackson Brodie's receptionist in the fantastic case histories starring Jason Isaacs hello Jason sorry had to do it.

Anyway The writers speak for themselves they are well known enough for me not to analyse them their work proceeds them.

Ever so slowly getting to the point I recommend this wholeheartedly.

Thank you for letting your eyes scan down this incompetent review much obliged.

Zawe ashton! She makes the show. Like others as well. Took me a while to watch. I still have like 4 episodes to go. Love these college shows/ high school. We need more of them!

Absolutely loved it.

It was a sort of cocktail of Peep Show, Inbetweeners, Spaced and How Not To Live Your Life.

Throw in a sort of modern Fawlty Towers feel to it and you are on to a cult classic.

However it is more than that, it has its emotional moments when needed, great acting and fantastic, relatable characters.

I would recommend this to anyone with a love for any of the above referenced shows.

In fact, sack that, anyone who just love a good laugh.

Cannot wait for the next, and sadly final, series to be released.

10/10

Easy and laid back but very clever humor. The character of JP played by Jack Whitehall is a particular stand out. The character of oregon aswell reminds me of every college student trying to find a stand out identity but looking like they are trying too hard.

I am a big fan of Peep Show, The Inbetweeners and other British comedies as well as shows like Trailer Park Boys and Arrested Development. I also tend to like college/high school drama/comedy, so it comes as no surprise I really did enjoy this program.

Being American, I admit that it took me a while to adjust to the accents and I still have to rewind some parts to see if I can figure out what they said, many of the jokes go over my head because they are referring to culture across the pond. There is also a certain annoyance factor with regard to several of the more 'hipster' characters and the self-centered younger generation in general. I am probably a bit older than the typical demographic who like this show, therefore I try not to be too judgmental.

The thing I like most about the show are the diversity of characters. The six main characters are all completely different. It is through their sometimes awkward interactions the humor abounds. Then there are the consequences of the choices made by young freshmen in college. Add to the formula, the way the show mixes drama with the comedy to keep it from ever becoming too sappy and goofy. It's the perfect blend of both, with some very cool music replacing your father's laugh track in traditional sitcoms.

The humor can sometimes be dark, subtle, or downright lurking in the bushes outside like an intruder in the night. Sometimes it hits you in the face like a Three Stooges skit and other times it challenges the mind with sophisticated rapid-fire precision.

I really enjoyed the first three seasons and I am looking forward to a fourth and final season which is currently in production. I am happy they gave them one more go. All I can say is, I am so glad I came to the party late and could binge watch all the episodes in a few days... I would have hated to wait week after week for a scant 6 episodes a year.