Being in my early 40s I remember the 1980s as a child. I'm not from Ireland (I'm from the UK) so some of the more specific cultural references, especially around Catholicism kind of bypass me slightly but I can totally appreciate the hilarity of this show.
In the UK the first 3 series are shown on GOLD and the 4th series was on Roku TV and might also be on Amazon Prime.
Its worth a look. The humour goes from full on ridiculous to little subtle visual gags. Pretty much every episode has laugh out loud hilarious moments. The only episode I don't particularly enjoy is the 7th episode of series 3 which is set on St Stephen's Day (Boxing Day to British people) and has Eamon's mother visit. The premise of this episode is ridiculous even by the standards of this series! I'm knocking one star off for that episode!
Jennifer Zamparelli is brilliant at playing the 80s housewife with her 'choppy changey' hair and 'notions' as the Irish put it. Bernard O'Shea is equally great at playing Eamon as someone who clearly regrets his married life. The supporting cast, particularly the man who plays the priest Father Gabriel is just brilliant.
This show is far less "obvious" in terms of broad comedy compared to the best known of Irish sitcoms - Mrs Brown's Boys. I don't know how to describe it best - its not as broad as that, and less surreal than Father Ted.
I suppose mix those two sitcoms and add a bit of Kath & Kim and its nearly there!
In the UK the first 3 series are shown on GOLD and the 4th series was on Roku TV and might also be on Amazon Prime.
Its worth a look. The humour goes from full on ridiculous to little subtle visual gags. Pretty much every episode has laugh out loud hilarious moments. The only episode I don't particularly enjoy is the 7th episode of series 3 which is set on St Stephen's Day (Boxing Day to British people) and has Eamon's mother visit. The premise of this episode is ridiculous even by the standards of this series! I'm knocking one star off for that episode!
Jennifer Zamparelli is brilliant at playing the 80s housewife with her 'choppy changey' hair and 'notions' as the Irish put it. Bernard O'Shea is equally great at playing Eamon as someone who clearly regrets his married life. The supporting cast, particularly the man who plays the priest Father Gabriel is just brilliant.
This show is far less "obvious" in terms of broad comedy compared to the best known of Irish sitcoms - Mrs Brown's Boys. I don't know how to describe it best - its not as broad as that, and less surreal than Father Ted.
I suppose mix those two sitcoms and add a bit of Kath & Kim and its nearly there!