Sarah & Steve

HoolaHoops

This Sarah and Steve is terrible stuff. I know there trying to be entertaining and that but I think it's a bit OTT and unfair to people from Killinarden and west tallaght to be depicted like that there on this evenings episode. 3 kids, 3 fathers etc. You can tell neither of the two actors are from west tallaght anyway. It's easy pick on the vulnerable really. They're putting on Dublin accents. Car crash stuff and not in the least bit funny.

Elmo

HoolaHoops wrote: »

This Sarah and Steve is terrible stuff. I know there trying to be entertaining and that but I think it's a bit OTT and unfair to people from Killinarden and west tallaght to be depicted like that there on this evenings episode. 3 kids, 3 fathers etc. You can tell neither of the two actors are from west tallaght anyway. It's easy pick on the vulnerable really. They're putting on Dublin accents. Car crash stuff and not in the least bit funny.

Not sure exaltly were either actor is from but he isn't putting Tallaght accent on.

tech77

tararararara wrote: »

What a terrible,overacted piece o shiite:mad::mad:

I'm probably way off but i'm getting the impression you didn't like it :pac:

Shane10

last night was a good episode, funny. and sarah seems to be getting hotter week by week...:o

trisodioum

HoolaHoops wrote: »

This Sarah and Steve is terrible stuff. I know there trying to be entertaining and that but I think it's a bit OTT and unfair to people from Killinarden and west tallaght to be depicted like that there on this evenings episode. 3 kids, 3 fathers etc. You can tell neither of the two actors are from west tallaght anyway. It's easy pick on the vulnerable really. They're putting on Dublin accents. Car crash stuff and not in the least bit funny.

thats gas! puttin on a tallaght accent... think there both from tallaght!
i like it... few funny momments... beats emmerdale anyday :P

Jip

HoolaHoops wrote: »

This Sarah and Steve is terrible stuff. I know there trying to be entertaining and that but I think it's a bit OTT and unfair to people from Killinarden and west tallaght to be depicted like that there on this evenings episode. 3 kids, 3 fathers etc. You can tell neither of the two actors are from west tallaght anyway. It's easy pick on the vulnerable really. They're putting on Dublin accents. Car crash stuff and not in the least bit funny.

Eh, for starters it's not set in Killinarden, and secondly, both actors are from Tallaght, west soide. If you actually knew west Tallaght you're realise that their little asides and stories are all dead on and obviously have local knowledge. I think it's yourself who obviously is not from Tallaght.

I'm from west Tallaght, why therefore am I vulnerable ? Maybe you can open up a bank account for people to lodge money in for poor eejits like myself who are down trodden upon, need someone else to stand up for us and can't make our own way in the world.

damienmcd

Only discovered this last week.
Absolutely hilarious!

Possibly the best show on Irish television at the moment.

And Sarah is gorgeous which also helps!

Dean820

Am I the only one to find this extremely frustrating to watch and not funny?

(I'm guessing only people from Dublin find this show funny from previous posts)

robbie_998

Dean820 wrote: »

Am I the only one to find this extremely frustrating to watch and not funny?

(I'm guessing only people from Dublin find this show funny from previous posts)

im from dublin and i think its a load of shite (as stated in a previous post of mine)

HoolaHoops

Jip wrote: »

Eh, for starters it's not set in Killinarden, and secondly, both actors are from Tallaght, west soide. If you actually knew west Tallaght you're realise that their little asides and stories are all dead on and obviously have local knowledge. I think it's yourself who obviously is not from Tallaght.

I'm from west Tallaght, why therefore am I vulnerable ? Maybe you can open up a bank account for people to lodge money in for poor eejits like myself who are down trodden upon, need someone else to stand up for us and can't make our own way in the world.

I'm simply making the point that, typically RTE are demonising Tallaght again. I don't think it does it's national reputation any good. Even more importantly however, the acting is terrible, well in fairness the guy's acting isn't too bad but the script makes me cringe. It's just not funny. I know Tallaght very well indeed!

Jip

It's not demonising Tallaght, it hits the mark spot on. How easily offended are you, particularly as you're not actually from Tallaght.

RandolphEsq

Dean820 wrote: »

(I'm guessing only people from Dublin find this show funny from previous posts)

Well RTE needs to cater for the majority of the population!

I love Sarah and Steve. I think it has an excellent engaging story which keeps you hooked for the 15 or so minutes it's on. My favourite episode was the trip to Electric Picnic!

Elmo

HoolaHoops wrote: »

I'm simply making the point that, typically RTE are demonising Tallaght again. I don't think it does it's national reputation any good. Even more importantly however, the acting is terrible, well in fairness the guy's acting isn't too bad but the script makes me cringe. It's just not funny. I know Tallaght very well indeed!

Steve in an interview said that he was asked to write about the Northside and he said he knew nothing about the Northside and asked to write about Tallaght instead.

AnonoBoy

HoolaHoops wrote: »

I'm simply making the point that, typically RTE are demonising Tallaght again.

How are they demonising Tallaght?

The two characters could be from anywhere in the country going by what they experience. They just happen to be from Tallaght but are telling stories that most young people can relate to.

HoolaHoops

Jip wrote: »

It's not demonising Tallaght, it hits the mark spot on. How easily offended are you, particularly as you're not actually from Tallaght.

Yea, I'm a dub alright, originally from the Tallaght area with lots of mates and family still there, but I livie in Crumlin now. Still a rubbish show though in my humble opinion.

super_furry

Seems to be the only people offended by the setting and content are people that aren’t from Tallaght. I’ve lived there all my life (my brother was in the same class as Emmet Kirwan who plays Steve in school) and it’s spot on. The old adage it’s funny because it’s true has never been more apt.

Insect Overlord

I'm from Limerick, and was introduced to this show by another Limerick lad who's now living near Ballymun. We both think it's the funniest Irish comedy in a very, very long time.
There's a lot of over-sensitivity in this thread. It's perfectly fine to not enjoy it, but to bring social politics and media-bias arguments into it is ridiculous

Dave!

Anyone see the actors on the Afternoon show or somethin like that today?

After them explaining the concept of the show (like Dan and Becks, set in Tallaght), one of the presenters said "So it's like a Northside version of Dan and Becks?"

F*cking moron

WindSock

Dean820 wrote: »

Am I the only one to find this extremely frustrating to watch and not funny?

(I'm guessing only people from Dublin find this show funny from previous posts)

Well we await patiently for the culchie version 'Paddy and Mary' next year

amdublin

It's complete drivel.

amdublin

Jip wrote: »

It's not demonising Tallaght, it hits the mark spot on.

After watching S&S and now finding out that it hits the mark spot on with Tallaght.
Note to self: Never move to Tallaght

Jip

Good, they wouldn't want people like yourself there.

turbopablo

Last episode last night . I thought this was one of the best things on RTE in years. Have lived in Tallaght/Firhouse for 10 years and have many friends there too. Thought it was pretty accurate. Would like to see more.

DupsTheKid

I'm from Waterford and still think its one of the best things from rte in years. It's hillarious!

So was last night really the last episode?:( Surely they cant leave it end the way it did?

TheMilkyPirate

robbie_998 wrote: »

well after watching 3 episodes in under 30mins, i can safely say that it is a big load of boll*x !!!

Sarah & Steve are NOT their actual names,

they have a director to tell them what to be doing,

they have script writers to write everything for them, so everything they say is complete BS.

and after looking at it im convinced that sarah & steve have never actually met each other in person.

This show is a complete train wreck and should be done away with :mad:

Please god tell me your not serious.

leggo

Thought the same myself. It's a shame that he couldn't figure out it wasn't a documentary...or how fictional television works...in 3 episodes.

Nice to know he could read the credits though!

discobeaker

I thought this show was great,far better than the Dan and becks one and actually funny... which dan and becks failed in.

PS the girl playing Sarah is so so so HOT. Im actually secretly in love now (dont tell steve )

robbie_998

baraca wrote: »

Please god tell me your not serious.

yes im serious !

Genghis

Brilliant show, well scripted, well acted and very realistic. Am from Tallaght, will miss it.

Jip

Yeah, impressed with the show, the ending was really poignant and nicely done,

did she or didn't she go ?

My wife was really into it also.