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Young Offenders TV series (BBC3 / RTE)

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    #272
    Yester
    Registered Users Posts: 1,497 ✭✭✭Yester


    mightyreds wrote: »
    Just caught the last episode and thought it was fantastic, so many funny laugh out loud moments and the after all sing along was class.

    Would love a full series of Billy getting himself into absolutely ridiculous situations through sheer stupidity

    I think the next season will start with a beardy Billy living out in the wilds, eating rabbits, still hiding from the law.


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    #273
    brian_t
    Registered Users Posts: 6,705 ✭✭✭brian_t


    Yester wrote: »
    I think the next season will start with a beardy Billy living out in the wilds, eating rabbits, still hiding from the law.

    Billy has no reason to hide from the law.

    Once he managed to walk away from the bus unseen by the Gardai then the Garda have no reason to believe he was involved with the high-jacking.

    That's my understanding of how the episode ended.

    (The longer the episode went on the more I was hoping that Billy would have a way out.)


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    #274
    david75
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 7,611 ✭✭✭david75


    It’s some wonderful writing if it can make you fear billy and his intentions then within minutes have you on his side and supporting him.

    I loved this series. 3&4 particularly. Can’t wait for the second season :)


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    #275
    RhubarbCrumble
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,174 ✭✭✭RhubarbCrumble


    Nearly fell off the couch laughing at 'and a bottle of milk, leading us to believe that there MAY be an infant on board the bus' :D


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    #276
    acequion
    Registered Users Posts: 3,881 ✭✭✭acequion


    david75 wrote: »
    It’s some wonderful writing if it can make you fear billy and his intentions then within minutes have you on his side and supporting him.

    I loved this series. 3&4 particularly. Can’t wait for the second season :)

    And particularly wonderful acting by the actor who played Billy.


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    #277
    david75
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 7,611 ✭✭✭david75


    acequion wrote: »
    And particularly wonderful acting by the actor who played Billy.

    I think we’re safe to place young offenders among the greats of Irish cinema. It is as funny and heartwarming as any of the commitments the Van the snapper. But for now.


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    #278
    theteal
    Registered Users Posts: 7,593 ✭✭✭theteal


    Is the bus one the last episode? Crap, I somehow managed to watch that one first - I blame BBC player. I've subsequently got up to episode 4 (but obviously missed ep 1 - so she's not preggers while on the bike trip?!?!). It's very good. Maybe I'm getting a bit soppy in my old age but the underlying themes really stand out more than the comedy. It's quite endearing.


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    #279
    johnpatrick81
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,752 ✭✭✭johnpatrick81


    I’m only catching up, but episode 2 was definitely the low point by far.

    I’m up to the last episode but 3-5 were light years ahead of that dross. Interesting 2 that the terrible actress who plays the girls’ Mam was reduced to a non speaking role after the car crash that was episode 2.

    Still not at the level of the film but a massive improvement.

    Looking forward to watching the finale!


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    #280
    mackeire
    Registered Users Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭mackeire


    The singing part on the bus was absolutely cringe worthy, but really enjoyed the whole series, except for the singing part.


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    #281
    Fr Tod Umptious
    Registered Users Posts: 15,264 ✭✭✭✭Fr Tod Umptious


    mackeire wrote: »
    The singing part on the bus was absolutely cringe worthy, but really enjoyed the whole series, except for the singing part.

    It wasn't just any singing though, it was "The Frank and Walters".

    It's pure Cork.


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    #282
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    mackeire wrote: »
    The singing part on the bus was absolutely cringe worthy, but really enjoyed the whole series, except for the singing part.


    Ahh it was the finale...never seen a Mel Brooks film then...:P

    Cant wait for the next series..hope they give PJ more lines....:)


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    #283
    Colser
    Registered Users Posts: 5,572 ✭✭✭Colser


    Max Headroom wrote: »
    Ahh it was the finale...never seen a Mel Brooks film then...:P

    Cant wait for the next series..hope they give PJ more lines....:)

    PJ's expressions are fantastic,I loved when his daughter was imitating his look...also loved when he was trying to block the boys from coming into the house and they just shouldered their way in as if unaware of the fact that he didn't want them in..


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    #284
    Radio5
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    RhubarbCrumble wrote: »
    Nearly fell off the couch laughing at 'and a bottle of milk, leading us to believe that there MAY be an infant on board the bus' :D

    All that was missing was Paschal doing that report...........


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    #285
    acequion
    Registered Users Posts: 3,881 ✭✭✭acequion


    mackeire wrote: »
    The singing part on the bus was absolutely cringe worthy, but really enjoyed the whole series, except for the singing part.

    I actually thought the "With or without you" at the graveyard was cringe. That didn't work at all for me,maybe I need to watch it again. That's my only complaint though.


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    #286
    Ash.J.Williams
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    acequion wrote: »
    I actually thought the "With or without you" at the graveyard was cringe. That didn't work at all for me,maybe I need to watch it again. That's my only complaint though.

    The singing bits remind me of Japanese movies where the cast of a horror for example suddenly go full musical


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    #287
    Ash.J.Williams
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    acequion wrote: »
    And particularly wonderful acting by the actor who played Billy.

    He was great. I wonder did they write that episode around him.


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    #288
    acequion
    Registered Users Posts: 3,881 ✭✭✭acequion


    Is the movie good? Do people recommend it? It's on netflix and we're thinking of watching it after the dinner. A nice way to spend the eve of a bank holiday.:D


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    #289
    ShamoBuc
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    acequion wrote: »
    Is the movie good? Do people recommend it? It's on netflix and we're thinking of watching it after the dinner. A nice way to spend the eve of a bank holiday.:D

    It's a very watchable film. Funny in quite a few parts, just don't expect a Hollywood blockbuster and ye will enjoy it.


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    #290
    RhubarbCrumble
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,174 ✭✭✭RhubarbCrumble


    The film isn't bad, but I actually thought the series was better. It's still watchable though.


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    #291
    Colser
    Registered Users Posts: 5,572 ✭✭✭Colser


    Watching it again on the repeat and it's even funnier..Billy's phone calls are hilarious.


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    #292
    Lisha
    Registered Users Posts: 8,693 ✭✭✭Lisha


    Colser wrote: »
    Watching it again on the repeat and it's even funnier..Billy's phone calls are hilarious.

    It’s so funny.... my kids are devastated o won’t let them watch it... too many inappropriate bits even fir me.
    I love it


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    #293
    DVD-Lots
    Registered Users Posts: 686 ✭✭✭DVD-Lots


    Frank and Walters....classic scene. Every. ****ing. Time.


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    #294
    Colser
    Registered Users Posts: 5,572 ✭✭✭Colser


    "I've a return ticket thank you very much" 😂


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    #295
    ITDept
    Registered Users Posts: 281 ✭✭ITDept


    "They're heading towards the Cork - Waterford border. Looks like this hijacker is running out of road."

    I rarely find a reason to genuinely laugh out loud watching the telly but this series had at least one each episode. Class.


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    #296
    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users Posts: 86,713 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    Radio5 wrote: »
    All that was missing was Paschal doing that report...........

    Or Paul Byrne

    Maybe next season we get a Neil Prendeville cameo :P
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    #297
    mdwexford
    Registered Users Posts: 11,277 ✭✭✭✭mdwexford


    Was trying to think where I knew the Mam from. Looked her up and found Billy in it as well.



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    #298
    fin12
    Registered Users Posts: 10,934 ✭✭✭✭fin12


    http://www.eveningecho.ie/life/Who-is-the-man-behind-the-mask-79e33a71-f40d-43f3-957d-bf9ac842f7bb-ds


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    #299
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    Colser wrote: »
    Watching it again on the repeat and it's even funnier..Billy's phone calls are hilarious.


    I especially loved him covering his face...brilliant


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    #300
    AndrewJRenko
    Registered Users Posts: 29,091 ✭✭✭✭AndrewJRenko


    Max Headroom wrote: »
    I especially loved him covering his face...brilliant

    Was this a throwback to eh, a certain more serious criminal?

    cahill


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    #301
    Rfrip
    Registered Users Posts: 5,896 ✭✭✭Rfrip


    Just watched the finale.

    Ah it’s just brilliant. I laughed and cried. Will have to rewatch the entire season again
    It has such amazing sweet moments... like I was actually teary when billy was trying to tie his shoelaces.
    Delighted for them all that it’s been so successful and cannot wait for season 2


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