Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything (2022) User Reviews (7)

And I've given up on Rosie Molloy

[JRB-NorthernSoul · 4/10 · 7 December 2022]

Sheridan Smith is back again on familar territory playing another dysfunctional working class reprobate in this new Sky comedy.

The opening episode was very messy in terms of setup, she's hooked on booze and every drug she can get her hands on but we have no idea why. She makes a fool of herself at her younger brothers wedding by getting wasted and ending up in hospital but we don't know why?

Perhaps it was meant to intrigue but I was a bit bored, the plot had no pay off and I didn't believe in her character. For a comedy there were few laughs, just a few decent one-liners.

It was great to see Father Ted stalwarts Ardal O'Hanlan and Pauline McLynn but they didn't seem old enough to credibly be her parents. Rest of the supporting cast were weak.

Overall a bit meh all round. Might get better over time but I doubt it. I'm out.

Everything is dreadful

[scrivvy01 · 1/10 · 6 January 2023]

Everything about this is really dreadful.. The writing is so shockingly poor and thevacting is no better, which is a shame as I've liked everythingbrlse Sheridan Smith has starred in. Myself and my wife watched the first one and tried the second, but alas there was no improvement. Couldnt even tell you if it was a comedy or serious show. I can only imagine Ardal O'Hanlon asked to be killed off in the second episode to save himself further embarrassment.

Its almost as if the writer has tried doubly hard to put shock value into every sentence which has just ended up coming across as boring and unoriginal.

Don't give up on it

[james_ws · 8/10 · 10 January 2023]

I wasn't sure about this at first because I thought it was stuck somewhere between a drama and a sitcom and couldn't quite find its place, but I ended up absolutely loving it. At first I did not like how it didn't take addiction seriously, have it a false representation for the majority who suffer from it and glammed it up, but actually, once you accept this for the black comedy it is instead of perhaps expecting a proper drama that's matter of fact, it works well. I hope they make more. Sheridan Smith is always a treat to watch and when it comes to her acting, she's the best of British, this definitely deserves the time to finish through, and doesn't deserve the negativity it's getting.

Everyone appeared to give up everything about this show!

[colinrogers1 · 2/10 · 18 December 2022]

It's very poorly written, Besides the efforts of some great talent and experience, it lacks any cohesion. This could be cleaned up a bit and fitted into a daytime slot. It's very bland. Yet another vehicle for Sheridan Smith, who've I've never been convinced she's leading actor material. A younger actor could have been better at the role more enthusiastic for example the drama seam of her addictions ( stemming from denial of assault or abortion) is confused and never seems to be addressed in a mature manner. Having mentioned that, the drama is better than the comedy. She never convinces as the wayward daughter. It's just poorly written . It needs a rewrite (if this sees the light of day for another series). I get the impression they've tried to take one of 'The Derry Girls' and plonked her in an up to date story.

Not fair that its being judged that harshly!

[mswinterphillips · 8/10 · 8 December 2022]

Sadly, I know alot of excessive people so this was like watching a bit of a docu series of my acquaintances! I like Sheridan Smith - I find her very easy to watch and believable in most roles.

Really enjoyed the series. Loved the cast. Will I remember it as much as other comedy/dramas? I don't know but I had some laugh out loud moments and i definitely felt some affinity with the protagonist...

Loved Ardal O'Hanlon as dad. Very funny - typical Irish humour and Pauline McGurk constantly asking everyone's Christmas plans was very reminiscent of the irish females in my family!

Was it perfect? No. But I enjoyed it very much.

It's watchable

[chris_rowe-881-168820 · 4/10 · 7 February 2023]

This is a show if you're bored or not of a headache and aren't focusing it's really not that bad, but when you actually start to pay attention it's equal parts infuriating, stereotypical and shallow.

There are so many good opportunities to flesh the stories out in regards to her past, if the writers are hoping it's enticing people for a season 2, then no, 240 reviews for a new sky show says it all. Sky has gone down hill, green lighting anything and rebranding £3 dvd movies as sky premieres, just a pass.

What could've made this interesting was tying it to two pints, strangely similar to Janet who she portrayed in that, turned up to 11, think Sheridan still thinks she's that likeable girl out of that.

The annoying gay best friend, i genuinely feel sorry for how they continually get portrayed on tv as just awful people.

Terrible

[wrigco · 1/10 · 29 April 2024]

I'm baffled why anyone would think this is a good show. I don't know the lead actress, but she is simple terrible, although admittedly she carries off the part of a druggie and alchie very well. The thick make-up just makes it worse and adds to her general dissolute appearance.

None of the characters are particularly likeable.

I love Ardal O'Hanlan he looks on his neck half the time too... perhaps he was.. lol. Pauline McLynn could still have been on Father Ted, a far better prospect for both of them imho.

I couldn't have cared less if she gave it up or not, she clearly did not want to and I have no time for people like that, and the chaos they cause in other people's lives.

Not amusing at all.