sarahjuliet

Ok, this is just adorable. Nabhaan Rizwan and Aimee Lou Wood are masters of misty-eyes yearning and they fully inhabit their roles. I can't speak to the realism of Evie's breakdown, but it seemed feasible and sympathetically handled. The friends can seem a little basic but give them time - and a shout out to Liv Hill as the sullen, sidelined but fiercely loyal sister. This was just what I needed and may become a comfort rewatch.

On paper this very British young adult comedy is made up of so many familiar parts, but the writing is fresh, unpredictable and often riotously funny. The principal roles are perfectly cast - the housemates completely believable as former student friends growing in different directions, and the weirdness, grounded in familiar situations, seems completely natural. I quickly learned I could trust the writers to land each embarrassing situation so I could relax and enjoy the ride. A couple of familiar faces are reassuring but don't distract from the main characters. And whoever chose the music had a LOT of fun - the soundtrack is excellent. After the first run through I missed its company, so I watched it again.

We are rehoming a cat tomorrow, I'm sorely tempted to change his name. At least I'll get him a laser pointer.