Derek (Ricky Gervais and Karl Pilkington Sitcom)

94Conor · 14-02-2013 1:48pm

Shane St. wrote: »

Massive Gervais fan.... Office, Extras, Standups, podcasts but I just can't get into this. I wanted to like it but I just can't. It's kind of depressing

I feel the same way tbh

leggo · 14-02-2013 11:24pm

Richard tea wrote: »

Someone mentioned earlier that he receives alot of praise on twitter but Ricky doesn't re-tweet the neg comments.

In fairness, it'd be pretty dumb for him to start promoting criticism of his work. Would you start re-tweeting if people starting complaining about you doing your dayjob? Celebs aren't journalists, they're not obliged in any way to provide any kind of 'balance' of public opinion. They are, however, obliged to promote upcoming projects and encourage people to check them out.

Richard tea · 15-02-2013 2:10am

leggo wrote: »

In fairness, it'd be pretty dumb for him to start promoting criticism of his work. Would you start re-tweeting if people starting complaining about you doing your dayjob? Celebs aren't journalists, they're not obliged in any way to provide any kind of 'balance' of public opinion. They are, however, obliged to promote upcoming projects and encourage people to check them out.

I agree but he used to re-tweet negative comments and have a come back for them but now its all just the positive.

starviewadams · 15-02-2013 2:13am

Only watch it for Pilkington who's character is spot on,cannot stand Gervais!

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 15-02-2013 2:19am

I think Pilkington, Gervais and your one who plays Hannah are doing a fantastic job... Really can't stand the other guy - but I think that's the point...
Anyway, I like the show either way...

Quandary · 15-02-2013 1:33pm

Loving this show! There's nothing like it on tv at the moment. Most shows on tv reward lazy watching but this requires effort on the part of the viewer and it rewards you for it

Its easy to say its too uncomfortable to watch but its uncomfortable for a reason.

The actress who plays Hannah is superb. Pilkington is also surprisingly good in a semi-serious role.

phasers · 15-02-2013 1:42pm

I'm really enjoying this, and I'm not a Ricky Gervais fan at all. The only character I dont like is that creepy weirdo guy Kev.

Grimebox · 15-02-2013 2:45pm

I don't find it uncomfortable to watch to be honest.

Cringe humour like The Office made me squirm in my seat

Welsh Megaman · 15-02-2013 3:44pm

Haven't found the Kev character even remotely funny.

Basq · 15-02-2013 3:52pm

The only thing I can think with Kev is they're to emulate a lecherous creepy Gareth from 'The Office' style character... but yeah, he doesn't work.

Kerry Godliman (Hannah), Pilkington and Gervais are all top-notch though.

cgarrad · 15-02-2013 4:19pm

Amazing. Incredibly well acted. Detailed nuances are everywhere. I feel sorry for those that don't "get it".

jcsoulinger · 15-02-2013 7:24pm

The pilot was good. But the series so far has not been great. Its a bit too mushy and doesn't have the cringe factor 500 that Gervais usually produces. The substitute cringe is Kev, which doesn't work as hes too blatant and not funny. Its ok but no where near the office or extras and not as funny as lifes too short. I think its biggest mistake is not developing the characters in more funny situations before goin for the tearjerky stuff.

Grimebox · 15-02-2013 7:26pm

jcsoulinger wrote: »

The pilot was good. But the series so far has not been great. Its a bit too mushy and doesn't have the cringe factor 500 that Gervais usually produces. The substitute cringe is Kev, which doesn't work as hes too blatant and not funny. Its ok but no where near the office or extras and not as funny as lifes too short. I think its biggest mistake is not developing the characters in more funny situations before goin for the tearjerky stuff.

I would barely even consider Derek to be a comedy tbh

leggo · 15-02-2013 7:58pm

Am I the only one unfortunate enough to have encountered people as blatantly crass and creepy as Kev? He genuinely reminds me of a few unsavoury souls I've had the misfortune of meeting over the years. I don't really see his relevance to the show, but I think he's realistically written for what it's worth.

Grimebox · 15-02-2013 8:08pm

leggo wrote: »

Am I the only one unfortunate enough to have encountered people as blatantly crass and creepy as Kev? He genuinely reminds me of a few unsavoury souls I've had the misfortune of meeting over the years. I don't really see his relevance to the show, but I think he's realistically written for what it's worth.

I really like his Liam Gallagher swagger

jcsoulinger · 15-02-2013 8:52pm

Grimebox wrote: »

I would barely even consider Derek to be a comedy tbh

You may not find it funny but more than anything else it is a comedy

Niles · 15-02-2013 10:47pm

Started watching last week, not a big Gervais fan but pleasantly surprised. It's funny while managing to highlight some real world issues at the same time without being preachy.

Will continue to watch for now.

ricero · 22-02-2013 5:31pm

anyone see this weeks episode. was in stitches laughing at derek, kev and dougie at the beach

Basq · 22-02-2013 5:47pm

The bits at the beach were great... but the scenes in the home will Hannah treaded familiar territory.

Grimebox · 22-02-2013 7:45pm

ricero wrote: »

anyone see this weeks episode. was in stitches laughing at derek, kev and dougie at the beach

Yeah that was great. "I'm writing on the crabs" as if its completely normal. Lost it at "BOLL"

Melion · 25-02-2013 3:14pm

I think its one of the best things to ever appear on british TV, absolutely incredible. And i normally dont like Ricky Gervais. The scene last week when Derek was crying after the old woman died was amazing, shows the depth of the show IMO.

I really think people just dont get shows like this because there is no canned laughter to tell them what is funny.

ricero · 25-02-2013 4:47pm

i think Pilkington has been brilliant considering its his first acting role. i know people will think hes just playing himself but i think there is more to that, great acting and very believable performance also.

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 26-02-2013 1:20am

More people need to be watching this IMO

Grimebox · 27-02-2013 10:56pm

As a young single squeamish male, I do not enjoy this program about childbirth that is on before it :eek:

Giruilla · 28-02-2013 12:41pm

I was very put off by the initial pilot, but watched last nights episode. Laughed more watching that than I did in the entire season of lifes too short!
Karl absolutely steals the show.

Basq · 28-02-2013 12:58pm

The Duran Duran stuff was funny..

.. but enough about young offenders doing community service and warming to the elderly during their time there.

Grimebox · 28-02-2013 12:59pm

Basq wrote: »

The Duran Duran stuff was funny..

.. but enough about young offenders doing community service and warming to the elderly during their time there.

Kev was hilarious during that whole episode

Blisterman · 28-02-2013 1:32pm

A distinct lack of sad piano music, I noticed, which was a plus.

Grimebox · 28-02-2013 2:03pm

Blisterman wrote: »

A distinct lack of sad piano music, I noticed, which was a plus.

If you still need your hit :pac:

This was in one of the episodes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdDDY5nVA3A

mr_edge_to_you · 28-02-2013 10:54pm

Hey

Does anyone know if this is repeated? Last nights episode on sky plus is all pixelated.

This is a brilliant show - much more than a comedy. I think gervais has done a cracking job. The entire character if Dougie was clearly created specifically for Karl. There was no acting when Dougie was pushed into the sea in last weeks episode.

Derek (Ricky Gervais and Karl Pilkington Sitcom)

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