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?

Indeed.

Oh goodness, just caught up with episode 6. Blimey.

I read an article where they said they could have different locations at the start but once the characters were inside 'no.9' they couldn't then leave that location

Loved Ep 5- Jessica Hynes is one of my favourite actresses and has been since Spaced. It was great they gave her a meaty, emotional role.
I am very mixed about Ep 6- it was well done, but I think it is the most upset I’ve been by IN9.

The "Wise Owl" episode had parallels with "Sardines" ( Ser 1 Ep 1)

The heavily implied sexual abuse of a boy by an adult male

Oh my, that was the best one of this series. I am of the vintage to remember those films and we still say “Charlie says…….” in a righteous little voice whenever something could be dangerous.

If anyone has seen the film Possum it really reminded me of that. Old wrongs committed rise again.

Safety films are the one thing guaranteed to transport me to childhood.

Still water? Mantrap? The ones with the trains? Terrifying. Charlie says too. (And aye - me and the siblings still do that too)

It was a standout episode which was brilliant but left me empty all in a oneser.

Twit me.

It's interesting to compare to filmd- it's just astonishing how much they can pack into 30 minutes.

films (obviously)

Aaaand I've just realised that I've got the last 3 episodes to catch up on at some point! I've been busy watching other things and forgot to check for new ones. :)

This series has been pretty good , I was not enamoured of the last series , only like the LipReader one .
I really hoped they'd call time after the Prom one ..............but they;ve come back on form
I watched Bernie Cliftons Dressing Room yesterday , love that one .

Wise Owl was brilliant.
They captured the style of those safety films perfectly and created such an ominous atmosphere. How do they manage to tell a story that covers decades in the space of a 30 min episode. Bloody clever.

All caught up now! And I really enjoyed the last 3 episodes. Very well done. I love this series for the twists and turns.

I expected a final twist at the end of Wise Owl. It's very clever as always, the way it can slowly, bit-by-bit imply and hint at major plot information rather than just presenting it boldly.

Stephen King says in the introduction to one of his short story collections (Skeleton Crew?) that a novel is like a full blown love affair but a short story is a kiss in the dark. Inside No 9 is the televisual equivalent of that.

Will watch 5&6 tonight

finally home

Welcome home blondes 🙂

I would say ‘enjoy!’ But I’m not sure that would be the right thing to say. 🥴

Obviously I’m a heartless blondes as didn’t think much of e5

this series doesn’t seem as good as the other 6 🥲

Where as e6 was very good. Wise owl the abusing father 🥲

Christmas special incoming!! Can't remember now if it was 22 or 23 but really looking forward to it ❤

Yah

tv mags for Xmas must be out soon

I think Reece Shearsmith tweeted to say it is on 22nd at 9pm

Anyone watched it yet and ready to discuss?

I've seen it. Not sure if it was very clever or just grim.

I am rarely disappointed by the show but I was very underwhelmed.

Marking place , I watched the first couple of minutes till the bauble fell off the tree ( I thought it was going to have Papa Lazarou's face ) but I thought "No , don't watch this alone at nearly midnight ! "