This Way Up
- TV Series
- 2019–2021
- 25m
A young woman puts her life back together after suffering from a nervous breakdown.A young woman puts her life back together after suffering from a nervous breakdown.A young woman puts her life back together after suffering from a nervous breakdown.
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
- 1 win & 4 nominations total
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Sad, lonely and funny
It's not a comedy like most I've seen. Watching this made me feel like hanging out with that funny friend you have who doesn't necessarily make jokes, just a funny character and makes you laugh all the time, it's not forced or scripted, they're just able to find humour behind anything.
However, the shows more than just the humour, it shows a person who's struggling mentally and how it's affecting her life and those around her, veiling her struggles from her friends. Casting is spot on and they really bring the characters and story to life. It's cleverly written and manages to reflect mental issues in such a sad yet funny way. Aisling bea is really amazing at deflecting uncomfortable or awkward situations with her wittiness, even in real life. Her and Sharon's relationship in the show is amazing. I think the show deserves a little more recognition, just a little.
However, the shows more than just the humour, it shows a person who's struggling mentally and how it's affecting her life and those around her, veiling her struggles from her friends. Casting is spot on and they really bring the characters and story to life. It's cleverly written and manages to reflect mental issues in such a sad yet funny way. Aisling bea is really amazing at deflecting uncomfortable or awkward situations with her wittiness, even in real life. Her and Sharon's relationship in the show is amazing. I think the show deserves a little more recognition, just a little.
10rwscrnn
AMAZING
An incredible show that has so much honesty and heart and is Funny! Really reminds you to show up for others and keep laughing and loving even when you feel terrible. And it's just amazing well written and acted. The whole cast is phenomenal.
My only complaint...
Is that there are only 6 episodes each season! Too brief a time with these wonderfully drawn and acted characters! Every actor embodies their character with vivid realness, kindness, and completeness. A perfect blend of humor, drama, and reality. How long will we have to wait for the next season?? Hopefully, all remain healthy and return for season 3.
10sil_Pal
Brilliant
Felt compelled to leave a review. Just binged watched season 2 and it's even better than season 1. It's very funny & brilliantly written. And the cast is just perfect. It touched and moved me on so many levels...A must watch.
Much Needed
This Way Up is an incredibly raw and realistic portrayal of mental illness that steers away from cliches or stigmatization. It's not sanitized, but it's not sensationalized either. The show balances comedy and drama expertly. There are absolutely laugh out loud moments, but the show doesn't sacrifice substance for a laugh. Aisling Bea's storytelling is superb, and she's managed to create memorable and nuanced characters.
Did you know
- TriviaAisling Bea and Sharon Horgan have been good friends ever since they played sisters on the BBC show Dead Boss (2012).
- ConnectionsFeatured in Jeremy Vine: Episode #2.164 (2019)
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