Inside no 9

[AnneLovesGilbert]

I know I’m very late to the party and I’m sure there are other threads though I couldn’t see one. But bloody hell! It’s absolutely incredible. Heard there was a new season starting so went to the beginning to see if it was any good. I didn’t like League of Gebtleman so didn’t have high hopes. Binged the first season in a couple of evenings and can’t wait for more. Anyone else love it? Does it stay as great through s2 and beyond?

Oh my God! I remember watching 12 days of christine and wondering what was going on and where it was going . The end really upset me and I watched it again immediately. I cried like a baby at the end, especially Jack being an angel for the nativity and saying goodbye (getting chocked up again thinking about it!)Second time watching I picked up on so many subtle clues and background noises that hint what is to come.

Brilliant acting from the whole cast and awesome writing and directing.
One, if not the best pieces of drama on TV in only 30 minutes.

Oh my God! I remember watching 12 days of christine and wondering what was going on and where it was going . The end really upset me and I watched it again immediately. I cried like a baby at the end, especially Jack being an angel for the nativity and saying goodbye (getting chocked up again thinking about it!)Second time watching I picked up on so many subtle clues and background noises that hint what is to come.

Brilliant acting from the whole cast and awesome writing and directing.
One, if not the best pieces of drama on TV in only 30 minutes.

Posted twice. I got a MN message saying there was an error posting!

I think everyone needs to watch all twice

once you know the story you see the clues that has been cleverly shown

Spot on, I have to do that with every episode! First time, you’re looking for the reveal or twist, and can miss so much in the process.

Second time, you’re looking for what you missed the first time.

E2 tonight

im wondering if he’s dead and a ghost he sees but doesn’t know he’s dead

thats the kinds of no 9 plot

Anyone watched "Mr King"?
It's a bit WickerMan

Just watched it. Thought I was a bit silly!

Thought it was a bit silly!

I'm a big number 9 fan, but didn't enjoy that episode at all

They used the Wicker Man quote “you did it beautifully” also used in LOG.

To quote my neighbour (who loves tLOG and no9 as much as I do)
”there was an awful lot of cock in it”

I got more than a whiff of tLOG about it and it would have made my day if one of the kids was called Radclyffe….

And legzakimbo were playing the festival music. 🐸

Mr King gave me a headache. It was too dark for me. Not sure I will watch any more as I don't like horror.

I have watched a few from previous series which weren't as bad as Mr King.

Hmm, no, not keen on that one. I can see what they were trying to do, but tying sexual abuse of children into a whimsical oh dear, silly teacher got the wrong end of the stick! storyline didn’t sit well with me. He’d have been straight on the phone to the LADO/safeguarding team, not the bumbling headmaster. And photos of cocks as a signpost for fertility rites…….yawn.
Can’t beat a good Paper Plate Mask though

I spotted the hare though!

I liked it! I thought it was ambiguous as to whether he actually had been inappropriate with the girl and maybe just got his comeuppance..

No didn’t like this one. Felt sorry for the child actors having to act in this tbh.

Mind you I may listen tot their podcast to find out their reasoning behind it all.

I absolutely adore Inside No 9. Pp mentioned Tom and Gerri, definitely one of my favourites.

I watch Zanzibar when I need cheering up.

Probably my favourite is Death Be Not Proud. I had never seen Psychoville, so everything about that episode was a joyful surprise, especially this

Can we talk about The Harrowing episode? (the one with Helen McRory from series 1 or 2) Because that stayed with me for ages.
I’ve been a fan for years, through the League and Psychoville etc but for some reason I felt traumatised after watching that one.
I’ve only seen it once but still remember them describing how the demon will possess her body- “it’s like childbirth, but in reverse”. Shudder. And the epidural, and the rusks… Just horrible. I mean great, but also horrible…

Someone advised me not to watch The Harrowing, said she wished she hadn't.

After ascertaining it wasn't gory, I watched it. I found it brilliant and only the final few seconds disturbed me. The funny lines were really funny! I love how they plop humour in the darkest things.

I haven't watched the art gallery one. Think that's the only one I've not seen.

Another favourite - call centre. Impeccable dramatic timing.

Steve Pemberton's accent was all over the shop in that. That was disappointing.

I enjoyed episode 2. Funny and I liked the Wicker Man similarity.
Favourite episodes of mine are Sardines, 12 Days of Christine and Death be not Proud.

This was the first one I watched, I thought it was confusing and brilliant in equal measure. There was also one where they were in a restaurant and arguing over the bill, does anyone know what that one was called?
And of course the brilliant 12 Days of Christine. That still resonates with me.

Follow that's "The Bill" Series 3
It's a good one