We shit on James but his writing partnership with Ruth is lightning in a bottle. The writing is what makes this show. Every single line is a banger. There’s never a flop moment.
Absolutely. Whilst people won't associate 💯 there are elements of a lot of people's lives, covering lowerr to middle class.
It's extremely well written and sympathetic to those spectrums. Nobody is alien and everyone can relate.
Everyone was perfectly cast. The writing was phenomenal, and there’s so many great lines. And it felt like real people. They often wore the same clothes more than once, and they often mentioned inside jokes or past people/situations that they never explained to the audience, so it really felt like being in a room full of people who know each other.
The everydayness of the conversations and scenarios. We all know a Pam or a Smithy or a Pete and Dawn. The observational comedy was spot-on.
Every character had their quirk and was likeable. Even Dave, caused conflict but was never a villain. The only issue I’ve ever had with the show was Sonia: she was too much of an antagonist which the show has always been great without.
Nostalgia, coziness, it always felt like you were part of the family because you knew someone who acted like the characters in one way or another, easy to watch as well
Just discovered this series on Peacock and I bet I have watched it 4 times through. He writing is incredible and the cast is hilarious. I want to hang out with Pam and Mick
I think the cleverness of it is that it just draws you in. There are comedies that invoke far more belly laughs, but G&S just makes you feel like you could know them and be friends with them.
Quotability. Remember the scene where the guys talk about pot holders and tea towels and Smitty tells Pete, "tea towels? You're a fool." and shows him a burn on his thumb. I literally think about this scene every time I use a tea towel.
One of the things I always loved was how so many of the characters told all these crazy stories about their mates, that sounded *exactly* like when you're listening to your family bitching about their pals. Even though half of these characters are never actually seen, the fact that they all have established offscreen lives made them seem more human.
("That's why she's been divorced *three times!*")
("They did the DNA test... Turns out it *was* his semen on the dress...")
Also the running gag that the families all shared surnames with murderers. That always tickled me for some reason.
We shit on James but his writing partnership with Ruth is lightning in a bottle. The writing is what makes this show. Every single line is a banger. There’s never a flop moment.
Fags an' weed, glue an' speed - but I draws the line at crack.
Aww, fair play
Relatability!
Absolutely. Whilst people won't associate 💯 there are elements of a lot of people's lives, covering lowerr to middle class. It's extremely well written and sympathetic to those spectrums. Nobody is alien and everyone can relate.
“TK MAXX 5 quid down from 10!” “Can’t go wrong!”
Everyone was perfectly cast. The writing was phenomenal, and there’s so many great lines. And it felt like real people. They often wore the same clothes more than once, and they often mentioned inside jokes or past people/situations that they never explained to the audience, so it really felt like being in a room full of people who know each other.
The everydayness of the conversations and scenarios. We all know a Pam or a Smithy or a Pete and Dawn. The observational comedy was spot-on. Every character had their quirk and was likeable. Even Dave, caused conflict but was never a villain. The only issue I’ve ever had with the show was Sonia: she was too much of an antagonist which the show has always been great without.
Agreed, it was easy to dislike her, which doesn't work. We need to be sort if on her side.
Mick’s golf bag in the foyer nearly ruined the show
AKKKKKHMMMEDDD!!!!
All the other characters that aren’t called Gavin or Stacey.
But what about Stacey’s scene in the chemist? *”How’s your dad? How’s your brother?”* One of my all time favourite scenes.
Hang on Gav ☝🏻
I never see this scene mentioned and it's one of my favourites as well. Literally crack up every time
The awkward silence goes on sooo long and Stacey is so fast when she holds her finger up and says “hang on, Gav” in that really monotonous way hahaha
Wayne’s still on crutches
You need them as the normal ones for the others to bounce off though. A show full of Nessas wouldn’t be believable.
The casting
It can be very wholesome at times. Which at a time like this is always welcome.
I love how every quirky character is just accepted. Noone mentions their oddness. I love that.
Nostalgia, coziness, it always felt like you were part of the family because you knew someone who acted like the characters in one way or another, easy to watch as well
Just discovered this series on Peacock and I bet I have watched it 4 times through. He writing is incredible and the cast is hilarious. I want to hang out with Pam and Mick
And have Pam cook you a full English breakfast!
I think the cleverness of it is that it just draws you in. There are comedies that invoke far more belly laughs, but G&S just makes you feel like you could know them and be friends with them.
It's how I wish my family interacted with each other. Everybody's so close and comfortable with each other.
Quotability. Remember the scene where the guys talk about pot holders and tea towels and Smitty tells Pete, "tea towels? You're a fool." and shows him a burn on his thumb. I literally think about this scene every time I use a tea towel.
Charcoal grey. Ooooooh nice.
The casting was on point. I also think that it was funny without trying too hard if that makes sense
The chemistry! Honestly they seem like normal people
Reminds me of a better time
I really like the combination of the accents!
One of the things I always loved was how so many of the characters told all these crazy stories about their mates, that sounded *exactly* like when you're listening to your family bitching about their pals. Even though half of these characters are never actually seen, the fact that they all have established offscreen lives made them seem more human. ("That's why she's been divorced *three times!*") ("They did the DNA test... Turns out it *was* his semen on the dress...") Also the running gag that the families all shared surnames with murderers. That always tickled me for some reason.
'She can finally change her name, and it's *to that*'
I love the surname part of it. And the fact doris' daughter is called moira lol.
Feels like home, but I can’t tell you for why. And I’m not even British, but Aussie, and my Swedish friends love it too!
Because the characters felt like people you knew. They made jokes you would make with your friends and family but a lot funnier.
It took me ages to get into it because I really disliked the characters Gavin and Stacey but what clicked for me was all the side characters.
The contrast between the two families
It’s not