Review of Black Books

Black Books (2000–2004)
9/10
Brilliantly funny
30 March 2018
Bernard Black runs a small bookstore that somehow survives despite Bernard's non-existent customer service skills and ethos. He hires Manny as an employee. Fran runs the shop next door, selling knick-knacks people don't need. Between the three of them many adventures ensue.

An hysterically funny series, written by and starring Dylan Moran. Wonderfully funny, imaginative and absurdist with some clever plots and biting dialogue. The banter and put-downs are off-the-charts brilliant.

Excellent work by Dylan Moran, Bill Bailey and Tamsin Greig as Bernard, Manny and Fran, respectively. Good chemistry between the three of them - they make a great team.

The show seemed to get better and better as it went on with Season 3 being insanely funny. It's as if Moran loosened up more and more as the show went on, allowing the jokes to feel less forced. A pity then that it ended after just three seasons and 18 episodes.
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