Pushers

Whilst attempting to be Shameless with disabilities but didn't live up to this. The acting was generally terrible and jokes the same.

Although I like the thought of disabled people being seen in society as all too often they are overlooked. Unfortunately many of the punch lines were missed and story line slow and predictable.

It made disabled people appear dishonest and stupid. What we are told in the media about many people falsely claiming benefits is made to appear true- whilst unfortunately there are many honest people out there who do not do this. Scenes like cocaine constantly being spilt or pretending to wet themselves just enhances the disabled stereotype. If you are going to do a comedy about disabled people you need to make them the opposite to this.

I make no apologies for loving Rosie Jones. She has a talent beyond belief and has made a great name for herself. I find her acting effortless and natural, her comedy sublime and her subject matter excellent. Pushers is a genius blend of social commentary and comedy. I love how the cast doesn't get any of her jokes and they just hang in the air. All the characters are well thought out and beautifully performed by a very talented cast. Rosie has got it right. The disgrace of this countries blind ignorance to the issues that face people with disabilities and on the breadline is lit up like a beacon. The fact that she volunteers like so many for Charities across the country, whilst the system grinds her down and and makes it impossible for her to survive is the sort of writing that needs attention. I have loved every minute of Pushers. Brave writing indeed.

This show is excruciating to watch, a frustrating mix of wasted potential and misfired execution. The supporting actors are undeniably talented, delivering stellar performances that shine despite the material they're given. Their energy and charisma are the only saving grace, but even they can't salvage the clunky, uninspired script. The comedy feels forced, lacking any natural rhythm or flow-it's like watching a machine sputter and stall. Jokes land with a thud, and the awkward pauses that follow are almost palpable, as if the show itself is unsure of what it's trying to be.

The writing is the core issue, riddled with predictable gags and shallow character development. It's grating to see the supporting cast, who clearly bring their A-game, constantly propping up this flimsy framework. They're doing heavy lifting to cover for the poor pacing and lackluster dialogue, but it's a losing battle. The effort from the cast and crew is evident, and you can sense their commitment to making it work, but the foundation is too weak to support their ambition. This series feels like it was rushed to production without enough refinement-it never should've moved past the pilot stage.

Without the excessive padding, each episode could be condensed to a tight five minutes of actual content. The transitions between scenes are bloated with unnecessary filler, dragging out what little substance there is. It's as if the show is stalling for time, hoping viewers won't notice the lack of depth. A sharper edit could've helped, but it wouldn't fix the core problem: a premise that's stretched far beyond its capacity to entertain. Fans of the genre might stick around for the supporting cast's charm, but for most, this is a slog not worth enduring. Save your time and skip it.

Some great lines, fairly shared among the cast. Well written and kept the chuckles coming. Put aside the worries about timing and the reviews from the usual sources who will jump straight on the bandwagon to slate this after watching 4 minutes of it. It's not perfectly polished and over-produced, granted, but that adds to the vibe of it. Very British in it's scenes and the characters blend well, with their various abilities, physical or otherwise.

Some good set pieces along the way through a storyline that's both believable and entertaining in a dark sit-com style. You find yourself rooting for them, despite what they're up to.

A comedy of errors if we need to have the word comedy associated with this poorly written obvious waste of time.

Whoever told the writer they were funny was only being kind.

Disjointed difficult to follow and oh how slow and barely pedestrian it moved from o e painfully stereotyped scene to another.

Clearly filmed on a budget when the supporting cast had the spare time it gave the impression it was just a vehicle to press home Rose is disabled and requires reminding and is desperately seeking a numerous angle.

Spoiler alert it wasn't funny it was embarrassing and quite frankly insulting to anyone with an ounce of respecting the diverse society we live in.

Good try but a fail.