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Hapless

  • TV Series
  • 2020–
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
262
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Tim Downie in Hapless (2020)
Comedy

Misadventures of Paul Green, an investigative journalist working for a small Jewish publication in the UK, The Jewish Enquirer.Misadventures of Paul Green, an investigative journalist working for a small Jewish publication in the UK, The Jewish Enquirer.Misadventures of Paul Green, an investigative journalist working for a small Jewish publication in the UK, The Jewish Enquirer.

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    • Tim Downie
    • Josh Howie
    • Jeany Spark
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    262
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Tim Downie
      • Josh Howie
      • Jeany Spark
    • 13User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Tim Downie
    Tim Downie
    • Paul Green…
    • 2020–2023
    Josh Howie
    • Simon
    • 2020–2023
    Jeany Spark
    Jeany Spark
    • Naomi Isaacs…
    • 2023
    Gary Sinyor
    Gary Sinyor
    • Editor
    • 2023
    Lucy Montgomery
    Lucy Montgomery
    • Naomi…
    • 2020
    Michael Fenton Stevens
    • Ronnie Green…
    • 2023
    Daniel Sinyor
    • Joshie Isaacs…
    • 2020–2023
    Geoffrey McGivern
    Geoffrey McGivern
    • Ronnie…
    • 2020
    Ben Goffe
    • Mark
    • 2020–2023
    Ryan Pope
    Ryan Pope
    • The Key Cutter
    • 2020
    Dana Haqjoo
    Dana Haqjoo
    • 'Shaky Hand' Bernie
    • 2020
    David Seymour
    David Seymour
    • The Fireman
    • 2020
    Kerim Hassan
    Kerim Hassan
    • The Barber
    • 2020
    Lobo Chan
    Lobo Chan
    • Speed Awareness Guy
    • 2020
    Hugo Nicholson
    • The Vicar
    • 2020
    Ajay Chhabra
    Ajay Chhabra
    • Mike Geddis MP
    • 2020
    Rose Akroyd
    • Deputy Head
    • 2020
    Sophie Colquhoun
    Sophie Colquhoun
    • Hermione…
    • 2020
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    10matthewkalman

    Wonderful Comedy: Lou Grant meets Larry David

    Edgy, provocative, very funny adult comedy steeped in the best traditions of Jewish, British and Finchley humour. Great gags. Great characters. Lovely insights into London Jewish life and foibles. As the director of a Jewish comedy doc ("Circumcise Me") and 30-year veteran of Jewish journalism (founding editor of the Jewish News and the now-defunct New Moon magazine) so much of this rings true. A real treat.
    10ReadyForMyClose-Up

    Curb meets Friday Night Dinner

    Another brilliant addition to British Jewish Comedy. Irreverent, uncomfortable, awkward and hilarious. Sharp writing, brilliant performances, can't wait for a second season.
    10adamkaye-15550

    Funny, intelligent show

    Very enjoyable. Made me laugh. Excellent reflection of modern day life. Great cast. Hope they do a second season!
    7jarveyjayes-89231

    Nearly works

    Story lines around jewishness. Everything is a bit forced. Pleasant mild , harmless humour but never quit hits the mark.

    The characters are all too similar.

    The conflict that is supposed to create comedy are banal and don't really engage ones interest.

    The main character is endearing but has a unconvincing , contrived , long suffering persona.

    The concept of the show has promise but it doesn't quite deliver.

    It's hard to fulfill the quotia requirements for the review of a show that is so easily forgotten whilst watching it. A little harsh perhaps. I have only seen 4 episodes and really there was ....
    10marc-318-69405

    Fast & Funny

    Really enjoyed watching this series, I binged on it, and it went by all too fast! Hopefully a 2nd series coming soon. Great performance from Tim Downie and very well written. I have recommended it to several friends already, I see a lot of people likening it to Friday Night Dinner, and Curb Your Enthusiasm, and its true it is in a similar vein, but those shows are very funny and this one is NOT a poor imitation - just as good, if not better. (better than FriNghtDin in my opinion)... and its included in Prime so that's a bonus! Well done Amazon... Enjoy!

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      • April 10, 2024 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
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