Big Boys

One of those series where you want another 20 episodes but you also appreciate its length. Characters really gel together and its funny throughout with a great storyline. I do want more...

First and foremost, this is a comedy and as other reviewers have mentioned, in the genre of the classic British sitcom. In this respect, it performs outstandingly.

Yes, serious issues are tackled but they are not presented in an overbearing way, rather as part of everyday life. Which they are to the people who have to deal with them.

It has some hilarious moments and there are some excellent one-liners in there. It also has serious moments, including a very emotional and tear-jerking finale.

Jon Pointing deserves a special mention for an absolutely stellar performance as Danny. The rest of the cast all gel together nicely and all play their parts well.

My only criticism - it was too short. There needs to be a Season 2. It more than deserves it.

Big Boys is about a shy kid going to uni and although it has (somewhat-typical for recent Channel Four comedy) Inbetweeners-style humour it has a bit more heart to it than that show and the two leads are allowed to both lean into the silly bawdy humour and yet still be emotionally honest and plausibly genuine.

I enjoyed episode one a lot and will look forward to binging the rest.

Absolutely brilliant. Captured the vulnerability of students leaving the nest and going off to uni. Really funny in places and also very touching and emotional. I loved it.

The more you watch of this, the more you will get it. Each episode makes your appreciate the whole story a little bit more. It's not meant as a route one comedy, rather it's something slightly more subtle and well worth your time. As a Watfordian, it's also an affectionate and accurate portrayal of that suburban life. I hope there is more.