The first episode started promisingly with an acupuncture incident but the whole automatic piano thing was a bit predictable
Just seen episode 2, much better, inventive and original. I love Spencer Jones clownish wit.
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roberthannan28 March 2020
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peterrichboy2 April 2020After watching ITV's recent dreadful comedy Kate and Koje. I wrote a piece deploring the state of British situation comedy. So thank you to the writers and performers of Mr. Winner. It's been ages since I have seen a British comedy that has really made me laugh. The show is just a simple set of visual set piece gags with Spencer Jones in the lead role getting involved in various awkward situations. I would particularly recommend episode two where he plays a painter decorator, just brilliant. 8/10
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garytgtx-1991513 April 2020If Mr Bean and Basil Faulty had a child, then this would be it. Had my wife and I in stitches. He has incredible resourcefulness and finds a way around all the problems he gets in to, but with hilarious consequences. A very good British comedy.
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andyparryrovers1 April 2020Episode 1- Warm up Episode 2 - Hilarious
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joeybyrd-0195416 April 2020Whats not to like about that? Not groundbreaking but well executed and just dark enough that its not too sweet.
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a_mobbs26 March 2020I really enjoyed episode one. This is the type of humour that makes you cringe and if you are in to that, this will hit your funnybone. I am really looking forward to episode two. Superbly written, well executed. Back to the good old days of proper comedy.
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allanmichael303 April 2020Good family fun, comedy and a great new comedy show and something familiar to comedy of the past and some clever ideas, but could be better. This does have moments of genus and bring in Shawn as his father was a good move, as he seems to get better as series progresses.
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eighthlettermedia23 February 2021I know that title is bold, but this is the only way I can describe this show. It's the only description that gives you an inkling on just how funny it is. Give it a look.
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Horror_Flick_Fanatic6 July 2023Mister Winner is a British sitcom created by Spencer Jones and directed by Andrew Chaplin. The show stars Jones as Leslie Winner, a well-meaning but hapless man who frequently finds himself in the midst of chaos.
The show has been compared to Mr. Bean, another British sitcom starring Rowan Atkinson. Both shows feature characters who are clumsy and often find themselves in funny situations. However, there are also some key differences between the two shows.
Mr. Bean is a silent character, while Leslie Winner is not. This gives Mr. Bean a certain timeless quality, as his humor is not dependent on language.
Another difference between the two shows is the tone. Mr. Bean is a more slapstick comedy, while Mister Winner is a more character-driven comedy. This means that Mr. Bean is more focused on physical comedy, while Mister Winner is more focused on the relationships between the characters.
Overall, Mister Winner is a good show, but it is not as good as Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean is a classic comedy that has stood the test of time, while Mister Winner is a newer show that is still finding its footing.
I agree with your assessment that Rowan Atkinson's Mr. Bean is a more likable character. He is a silent character, which allows his physical comedy to shine through. He is also a very expressive character, even though he doesn't say a word. This makes him a very relatable character, and it is one of the reasons why Mr. Bean has been so successful.
I also agree that Mister Winner did not compare well with Mr. Bean. The show was not as funny, and the characters were not as relatable. I think the show would have been better if it had focused more on the physical comedy and less on the relationships between the characters.
Overall, I think Mister Winner is a decent show, but it is not as good as Mr. Bean. If you are a fan of physical comedy, then you might enjoy Mister Winner. However, if you are looking for a more relatable character, then you might want to watch Mr. Bean instead. -
bugger-1707126 March 2020The show tries to utilize awkward humor, where the main character is forced into these impossibly uncomfortable situations where we are supposed to find his discomfort entertaining. It did not really work for me, because the situations went too far in the direction of uncomfortable to the point that I was feeling second-hand embarrassment on behalf of the main character. Who is nice enough, by the way, so you get the sense that he deserves better. He has a positive attitude and believes that good things can happen, but the series seems determined to show him the opposite of that as many times as it can.
Otherwise the look of the show is lovely, the camera work is good, and the episodes have this subdued mood that draws you in. The main problem is that it's not funny, instead it is just hard to watch and you do feel sorry for the main character for the things he has to endure. -
juliebigge14 June 2020Enjoy this show very much! Very funny and as someone else mentioned on the reviews "Modern day Mr Bean"
Please, please, please keep this one going!!!
If the series could be added to Britbox or PBS on demand on America it would be much appreciated! ASAP please!!! -
ad-7438815 April 2020Just what we need....a good laugh. They don't make comedy like this anymore. Can't wait for season 2.
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jimbob25510 October 2020Excellent laugh out loud comedy. Kind of a cross between Frank Spencer and Mr bean. Really well made. Please make more
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casevans3 June 2020This is a great show, an easy watch. Lots of laugh out loud moments. I hope they will be making more. The last episode left me smiling!
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This is a very intelligently written sitcom, one where you are spending half the time watching anticipating the obvious, with the other half rewarding you with the delightfully unexpected. This show harks back to the golden days of British comedy, good clean fun, yet not over the top, with a really charming nature about it.
It's a crying shame that this didn't get a second series, but the season ends well in such a way that it has a natural finality about it, marking the end of a chapter in the couples life as they move forward into the next.
In my honest opinion, the BBC has a long history of spending so much time punting some very poor sitcoms. Hope this gets picked up by Netflix or Amazon or such, as it deserves at least a couple more series. -
raypang24 May 2021Just finished watching this brilliant comedy, wish there's more episodes. The main character is probably the best since Alan Partridge. All the comedy situations are real and believable, so is all the characters in the show. I really hope there will be a season two and more.
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partridgej-1514221 October 2021There aren't many comedies than are really family friendly.
BBC seem to find a few( this and Count Arthur Strong) and get rid far to soon!!!
A real couple of gems that deserved much longer runs. -
The atmosphere and environment and vibe of the show is very laid back, but the laughs are anything but. Very, very interesting takes with some very well crafted gags.
I laughed so hard a few times I had to pause it and catch my breath. I'm really hoping to see more in the future.