Derry Girls (Channel 4)

irish_goat

Thought this week's episode was a bit weak. The "Chinese" from Donegal smacks of the Father Ted bit and they weren't even coy about copying the scene from Carrie. As someone else said, very predictable that James would show up at the door when Erin got stood up.

Probably not a popular opinion but it all seems a bit "panto" to me, not just the writing but the overacting from certain characters, particularly Jenny.

redbuck

irish_goat wrote: »

Thought this week's episode was a bit weak. The "Chinese" from Donegal smacks of the Father Ted bit and they weren't even coy about copying the scene from Carrie. As someone else said, very predictable that James would show up at the door when Erin got stood up.

Probably not a popular opinion but it all seems a bit "panto" to me, not just the writing but the overacting from certain characters, particularly Jenny.

I think Claire is the worst for overacting now, every single scene shes in now its literally her in hysterics about not wanting to break some rule. Hard to enjoy a character like that.

CastorTroy

And what are the odds they'll all be back to slagging James next week, including Erin.

JP Liz V1

redbuck wrote: »

I think Claire is the worst for overacting now, every single scene shes in now its literally her in hysterics about not wanting to break some rule. Hard to enjoy a character like that.

I am starting to detest Claire more this series

redbuck

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

I am starting to detest Claire more this series

She’s jumped the shark, the writer needs to tone her down in the next series.

glenfieldman

Michelle ( Jamie Lee) is a fine looking woman y

castletownman

Claire is annoying as heck....but thought it was a lovely episode.

At the end of series one they had the contrast of the girls enjoying themselves during the talent show oblivious to an IRA bombing after taking place, and here they were 'fighting' unaware of the ceasefire being agreed.

I can only imagine the unbridled joy and relief that brought to the city and NI as a whole, and I actually got a bit emotional. Same too with the ditzy one bringing her grandad as her date as he is the man she likes the most. Weepy

StupidLikeAFox

Think orla is by far the best character this series, seems like the most genuine character even if she is a bit of an oddball.

I'm guessing that Erin will be sticking up for James from now on. Should shake up the dynamic of the group at least, might freshen it up a bit. Not sure if it will be a full blown relationship but im surprised there hasn't been a proper love interest before now.

Cosmo Kramer

Not the best episode tonight, but confirmation at the end that there will be a third series.

i didn't see your man showing up at the prom for her at all and someone else thought it was obvious!
grand ep with Bill not exciting but lovely at the end

PTH2009

really enjoyed the season

All the characters make the show and not many series have all entertaining characters

Season 3 prob be early 2020. I can see them going down a movie route too

Awww I liked the ending.

My husband never had morning assembly and thinks it’s weird told him there was 800 in our all girls school and in first year, you’d be at the front and move backwards each year.

gmisk

Lovely final episode not quite as funny as the last couple but definitely resonated with me emotionally, oh and the eyebrows had me in stitches. Nice to see the wee English fella given something to do.
The first 3 in this season fairly poor, but last 3 really good for me!
Roll on season 3!

RhubarbCrumble

As the series goes on, Sr Michael is the one who's really starting to shine.

Happy4all

Let's hope they start filming before they all reach forty

alchemist33

NIMAN wrote: »

Can you name a TV comedy nowadays that has 'many LOLs' ?

Not really. I liked this last episode the best though.

TCDStudent1

Cosmo Kramer wrote: »

Not the best episode tonight, but confirmation at the end that there will be a third series.

Was there a confirmation? Was it something in the show? Or a voice over at the end?

Atlantic Dawn

TCDStudent1 wrote: »

Was there a confirmation? Was it something in the show? Or a voice over at the end?

Voiceover on the credits at the end.

glenfieldman

How did James get told he was going home when he left his mammy back at the house ?
Mobiles that did exist back then were well out of his range

IamtheWalrus

Good episode.

JP Liz V1

"You're a Derry Girl now James I'm serious, it doesn't matter that you've got that stupid accent or your bits are different to my bits, because being a Derry Girl, well it’s a fcuking state of mind"

:cool:

irish_goat

irish_goat wrote: »

Thought this week's episode was a bit weak. The "Chinese" from Donegal smacks of the Father Ted bit and they weren't even coy about copying the scene from Carrie. As someone else said, very predictable that James would show up at the door when Erin got stood up.

Probably not a popular opinion but it all seems a bit "panto" to me, not just the writing but the overacting from certain characters, particularly Jenny.

They stole a ton of tropes from lots of things for that episode. It was a homage to american TV dances.

SoundsRight

I think the gags have to be some way believable to work. The wild goose chase around Burt looking for the Clintons...really?

Thought they'd seem sense and written out the English lad. Then stuff it all up and bring him back.

There's some fine actors and comedy talent that is going to waste on this show.

Sunflower 27

The Take That episode was my fave.

Can someone explain why the lad is in the girls school? I didn't see the first season.

"Wait, Uncle Colm met JFK? Jeez, that man didn't have much luck did he?"

I LOL'ed.

Sunflower 27

Sunflower 27 wrote: »

The Take That episode was my fave.

Can someone explain why the lad is in the girls school? I didn't see the first season.

With the English accent they were afraid for his safety at the boys school.

Sunflower 27

Flying Fox wrote: »

With the English accent they were afraid for his safety at the boys school.

Ahhhh, thank you

gifted

Sunflower 27 wrote: »

The Take That episode was my fave.

Can someone explain why the lad is in the girls school? I didn't see the first season.

If you download the channel 4 app you can watch all of the first season

weemcd

One of, if not the worst shows on television.

Every scene over acted, every word over emphasised, it's shockingly poor. Especially some of the more seasoned actors.

Always go for the low hanging fruit, the lowest common denominator, ie. the most glaringly obvious joke available.

This could of had potential.

gifted

Loved every episode...obviously not the only one who loved it....

https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2019/0409/1041717-derry-girls-confirmed-for-third-series/