Summary
OK, so not everyone will agree that this is the best TV show around, but it's pretty damn close. What baffles me is why it is hidden away on ITV2 and doesn't have a primetime slot on a major channel. Having said that, I quite like the exclusivity this brings, as not that many people seem to have seen it.
Previous reviews and the synopsis tell you what this series is all about, so I won't repeat this. What I will say is that this is one of the smartest, best written, most engaging, laugh out load shows I have seen for a long time. It's sort of like a cross between Swingers, Reservoir Dogs, Goodfellas and other boys shows. Some people have said that it's sort of a male 'Sex & The City'. Not sure about that, as 'Sex & The City' is rubbish. If you like your comedy a little more cerebral than '2 Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps' (and let's face it, if you can read you probably do) then you should like this.
All of the characters are fantastic (especially Ari Gold who has got to be one of THE great TV characters), the dialogue is sharp and believable, the music and settings are great - I could go on!
I try not to own too many DVD's as, frankly, there are not many things that stand up to repeated viewing. This entire series, however, is a must have. You could put any episode on and watch it with friends who have never seen it before and they will love it. If they don't, they shouldn't be your friends.
Buy series one and two, and as soon as series 3 is available buy that as well.