The Peep Show. Best comedy show ever?
Hello everyone, this is my first entry in Italki. I thought it would be great to start with my favourite telly show.
Peep Show is a sitcom placed in London. There are two main characters: Mark and Jeff. They are flatmates and probably this is all they have in common.Mark is a very responsible person who works as a loan manager. Jeremy wants to be a musician but he is talentless.
As a sitcom, the argument is about their lives and their daily situations. However, this sitcom has something special. Although there is some exagerated stories, it is not only about the funny of this situation but the reaction and feelings of the main characters in this situations.
The series are told from the point of view of Mark and Jeff, so that, we can hear their thoughts and see what their seeing. This brings an hilarious result even in the most normal situation. Kissing or have a cup of coffee become a laughing act in this comedy ( the great talent for comedy of the cast helps a lot for this purpose).
In conclusion, this series mixes classic comedy points with a mockery full of irony of normal people nowadays. Maybe I can't say that it is the best comedy of all times, but It's highly recommended watching it.
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The Peep Show. Best comedy show ever?
Hello everyone, this is my first entry in Italki. I thought it would be great to start with my favourite telly show.Peep Show is a sitcom placed ['placed' works, 'set' sounds more natural to me] in London. There are two main characters: Mark and Jeff. They are flatmates and probably this is all they have in common. Mark is a very responsible person who works as a loan manager. Jeremy [Jeff?] wants to be a musician but he is talentless.
As a sitcom, the argument plot is about their lives and their daily situations. However, this sitcom has something special. Although there is are some exagerated stories, it is not only about the funny humor of this situation but the reactions and feelings of the main characters in this these situations.
The series are is told from the point of view of Mark and Jeff, so that, we can hear their thoughts and see what their they are seeing. This brings an hilarious results even in the most normal situations[1]. Kissing or having a cup of coffee become a laughing act is very funny[2] in this comedy (the cast's great talent for comedy of the cast helps a lot for this purpose).
In conclusion, this series mixes classic comedy points with a mockery, full of showing the irony of normal people nowadays. Maybe I can't say that it is the best comedy of all times, but It's I highly recommended watching it.
[1] Writing this using singular nouns would be correct if you were discussing the plot of a specific episode. Given that you are summarizing the show's plots in general, you shouldplural nouns.
[2] I think this whole review would benefit from clarity regarding the author's point of view. You say it's your favorite show in the preface, but you don't use any personal pronouns in the review itself. You could say that 'kissing or having a cup of coffee makes me laugh out loud', for instance. Regardless, 'Becomes a laughing act' doesn't sound natural, and part of the problem is I am not sure WHO it becomes a laughing act FOR. Me? You? Fans of the show? You mom? ;)
I hope you don't feel discouraged by my corrections and commentary. The review is very good all things considered, because your enthusiasm for the show came through and the singular/plural issue that tripped you up in footnote [1] is hard, even for some native English speakers. I enjoyed reading your thoughts! Let me know if you have any questions. :)
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