extras series 2

[mbuzzburrows]

does anybody else agree that this second series of extras,though very funny in parts,doesnt quite reach the heights of series one because the humour seems a bit contrived whereas in series one the programme had a far more natural feel to it a la the office......or is it just me?

[Captain Swab]

I think this series is as good as the first, very clever and very well written. But that is just my opinion of course....

[Captain Swab]

Oh and highly amusing obviously.

[RogerMellie]

I think its been a little bit too clever for it s own good.....the whole 'Andy wants to be taken seriously as an actor but is appearing in a sold-his-soul-to-the-devil-****-sitcom' is wearing a bit thin, although the Daniel Radcliffe one was very funny.

However, to agree with you, I think the first series was better, because it was no new, so different. I cried with laughter at the Kate Winslet and Les Dennis ones, and nothing this series has topped those, in my opinion.

[robbo82]

I'd agree with Captain Swab, for me this series is as good as, if not better than, the first. A particular highlight for me was David Bowie's 'Chubby Little Fat Man' song.

[ScreaminTree]

I'd agree with you 100% mbuzz. I posted something on this a while ago, and haven't seen fit to change my views.
http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Film-and-TV/Que stion295542.html
Mind you, having said that, there are some "LOL" moments (and I really enjoyed the last 2 episodes). What more could we ask for?! I just hope there's no more series after this to water down the legacy.

[CarolG]

I agree, i do love Ricky Gervais & think that he and Stephen Merchant are brilliant writers but i think one of the problems if that they are getting too many celebrities involved. Its fine when they are genuine actors but having clips of Richard & Judy, Matthew Wright etc makes it all the less real as these people can't act; it was funny seeing Chris Martin take the pi** out of himself but not believeable at all, unlike Kate Winslet in series one who was brilliant - and the whole Moira Stewart thing was just embarassing. Ian McKellan explaning how to act last night was very funny.

[davetuc]

Last night's was the best of both series. The scene in the theatre reception with all Andy's gay associates and his macho school mates was brilliant.
Why not a series 3? It's got to be better than most of the tat which is served up on a regular basis????

[mbuzzburrows]

i am answering this question and i posed it.....last nights episode was to be fair absolutely hysterical...the fizzy water scene and the egg whisk down the toilet made me crease up and im normally quite stony faced even when amused.....the whole play thing was great too