I didn't feel overly convinced at first, but the more I got into this show the more I loved it. She is such a wonderfully gifted comedienne, but the writing and sketches more then match her undoubted talent. So many great characters, I wonder just how much fun she had making Dames French and Smith not quite so white, they're brilliant characterisations, the two best though have to be, firstly Angela Merkel, she looks so much like the German Chancellor, but her use of beige etc is so good. The masterpiece each week though must be her Nicola Sturgeon, I absolutely love how wonderfully over the top everything is, her clothing, accent, and the fact that she's portrayed as a Bond villain, genius. She's great!!!
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I love Tracey Ullman in everything she does. To me, it takes a lot to compare to Tracey Takes on... yet I feel like this is by far her funniest series to date. I watched this on a flight from London to the US and I tried my hardest to stifle my laughter at her Dame Judi Dench, Dame Maggie Smith, and Angela Merkel impressions. Her other characters are all impressive creations in their Britishness. Some of them I can't believe are Ullman in makeup. She never fails to impress me with her ability to transform into a variety of different characters. Also, her Camilla skits had me in an uproar. I very much recommend this show! Give it a shot...Ullman is still at her best!
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rt-5949318 January 2016I've now watched two episodes of Tracey Ullman's new comedy show and it is absolutely the best. She does not rely on cheap tinny sexual innuendo that is so tired it should be banned. Her humor is definitely British and European characters but as a normal north American I could not be more highly amused. In fact, laugh out loud belly laugh amused.
Dame Judy Dench as a pilfering, toilet-clogging mischief maker who can do anything because 'she's a national treasure' and Angela Merkel, chancellor of Germany as a sexy torch-singing maven are only a few of the unbelievable number characters in the half hour show. The makeup is unbelievable. It takes a few minutes of watching a male character to realize that yes, it is Tracey!
I hope you take my word for it and try this show. You'll be happy you did. -
eclarkdog10 November 2018Not sure why this series is not more popular. it's a bit more British than her old American series years ago, but I love British humor. There is a bit or two now an then that is really British, and thus may fall flat for Americans. But most of it is very relatable and very funny. Her Judi Dench makes me fall on the floor ever time, as does her Maggie Smith. Many of her non-celeb bits have an underlying human quality to them, i.e., funny and sometimes a bit sad or containing a deeper message.
Highly recommend this show, but it may not be for everyone. -
rebel51 October 2019Tracey has outdone herself yet again. It's no wonder that so many of this show's sketches have gone viral around the world, and even used as a teaching aid in universities. Each season is better than the last!!!
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traceyleem15 February 2019From her spot on impressions of celebrities like Dame Judi Dench, Dame Maggie Smith, Camila and Angela Merkel. One of the best non Tracey characters is Birgit played by Samantha Spiro. The non celebrity characters are hilarious too. Her accents are insane. She can mirror anyone's accent. It is too bad she does not get on social media. I think it would be hilarious to see her daily posts.
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msgpat25 September 2019Just found this show and looked foward to it after her brilliant first series - but so disappointed! To paraphrase the character 'Dennis Pennis', "Hey Tracey - how come you're not funny any more?" Although her impersonations are good, this show doesn't come anywhere NEAR Tracey's late 1980s show. Love to know what James L. Brookes (creator of her 80s show + Taxi et al) thought of it - I'm sure he would have binned those 'comedy' sketches.
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Man9920419 December 2016Let me preface this review by saying that I have been a major fan of Tracy Ullman for over twenty-five years. In the past she has been one of my favorite comedians. I also believe that Ullman can be an incredibly adept and gifted performer.
Sadly, you will not see her talent in this current series...
Compared to her earlier comedy series, this current version is painfully bad. This is not Ullman's fault - it is the fault of the writers. No amount of performing talent can overcome some of the most hideously bad "comedy" writing ever created for British television. Skits on a recent program included Dame Judy Dench keying a sports car, and a three year old and a gigantic inflatable penis.
This is NOT funny... this is just incredibly creepy and disturbing. -
jomtienboy30 November 2017We are now have her shows on TV here in Thailand and sorry she may be very talented in some areas but for me her comedy is rubbish and she should give it up. Now Catherine Tate who is similar in some ways is a far superior comedy act and I have a good laugh when she is on TV whereas Tracey puts me to sleep or I changes channels or sit and watch paint dry
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amarisdsage2 August 2021I'm a big fan of the first sketch show, so gave this one a shot, but sadly was disappointed and, quite frankly, bored. However, I must still praise Tracey Ullman for her talent with impressions.