snoozejonc
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Going to work is a good episode that gets you to invest in Fletcher's arc to succeed in life outside prison.
I was desperate for him to take the good opportunity offered and not ruin it, which, for me, is good filmmaking. I especially like the On The Waterfront tribute.
There are plenty of nice dialogue exchanges between Fletch and other characters. The writers continue to provide good material for the character, and Ronnie Barker makes the best of it. He still has great chemistry with Richard Beckinsdale.
I still find it hard to get used to him outside Slade and miss the other prison characters like MacKay, Barrowclough, Grouty, and others who contributed so well.
I was desperate for him to take the good opportunity offered and not ruin it, which, for me, is good filmmaking. I especially like the On The Waterfront tribute.
There are plenty of nice dialogue exchanges between Fletch and other characters. The writers continue to provide good material for the character, and Ronnie Barker makes the best of it. He still has great chemistry with Richard Beckinsdale.
I still find it hard to get used to him outside Slade and miss the other prison characters like MacKay, Barrowclough, Grouty, and others who contributed so well.
This episode connects Porridge to Going Straight perfectly.
Watching Fletch physically leave Slade prison is important for the transition between the two shows. Thanks to what happens on the train, this is done humorously.
What makes it especially good is Mackay's presence. He and Ronnie Barker are wonderful together, as always. This sets a great tone of familiarity before we see Fletch in the alien environment of freedom. It is especially interesting to see them in a very different circumstance from the original show. I like the idea that both characters find themselves in a similar position following the end of their time in Slade.
Watching Fletch physically leave Slade prison is important for the transition between the two shows. Thanks to what happens on the train, this is done humorously.
What makes it especially good is Mackay's presence. He and Ronnie Barker are wonderful together, as always. This sets a great tone of familiarity before we see Fletch in the alien environment of freedom. It is especially interesting to see them in a very different circumstance from the original show. I like the idea that both characters find themselves in a similar position following the end of their time in Slade.
Six Month Leave is an important episode for some characters facing big changes in their professional and personal lives.
The writers focus on characters such as Don, Betty, Roger, Freddie, and Peggy. Each deals with situations that are portrayed very well by the actors and filmmakers. I particularly like the scenes involving Don, Roger, and Freddie, which include great interaction and dialogue exchanges.
The background event of Marilyn Monroe's death fits nicely into an episode where characters who seemingly have everything going for them are not doing so well privately.
Everything builds up to an unexpected ending that comes as a shock.
Don continues to be portrayed as a great, complex lead character. He has major psychological hangups, which come out in many negative ways (dishonesty and infidelity), but is also capable of great loyalty and does not suffer fools who take pleasure in the suffering of others.
As always, the actors are tremendous, with John Hamm, John Slattery, Elizabeth Moss, and January Jones standing out.
The writers focus on characters such as Don, Betty, Roger, Freddie, and Peggy. Each deals with situations that are portrayed very well by the actors and filmmakers. I particularly like the scenes involving Don, Roger, and Freddie, which include great interaction and dialogue exchanges.
The background event of Marilyn Monroe's death fits nicely into an episode where characters who seemingly have everything going for them are not doing so well privately.
Everything builds up to an unexpected ending that comes as a shock.
Don continues to be portrayed as a great, complex lead character. He has major psychological hangups, which come out in many negative ways (dishonesty and infidelity), but is also capable of great loyalty and does not suffer fools who take pleasure in the suffering of others.
As always, the actors are tremendous, with John Hamm, John Slattery, Elizabeth Moss, and January Jones standing out.
