This show has everything I want from a comedy. It has a quirky lead who may not seem lovable at first but becomes more and more endearing as time goes on. Her bare feet, her botched attempts at social interaction and covering up her failings are unerringly realistic and her faltering, 'where is this going?' relationship with 'the boy next door' makes you cringe with remembrance of relationships past. Her gradual grasp on how to deal with the smart, sneaky lads in her charge is reflective of any parent/carer's journey to know a child, especially a gifted one.
The cast of supporting characters - including the always sublime Helena - are gently fleshed out at a pace which allows the viewer to wonder about them rather than be force-fed a stereotype instantly.
Add to this the delicious background of 80's nostalgia and you have a winning formula and a show I hope makes a swift return as 5 episodes is definitely not enough!
The cast of supporting characters - including the always sublime Helena - are gently fleshed out at a pace which allows the viewer to wonder about them rather than be force-fed a stereotype instantly.
Add to this the delicious background of 80's nostalgia and you have a winning formula and a show I hope makes a swift return as 5 episodes is definitely not enough!