First off, let me say that Queen of Oz is an absolutely hysterical show that leaves me bent over from laughing so hard. Don't pay attention to the negative reviews some people are leaving for Queen of Oz, watch the series and make up your own mind. Unfortunately there's a lot of haters in the world who seem to get some sort of weird satisfaction from trashing famous people, and to top it all off, most readily admit they didn't watch more than a few minutes of the show (or they might be snowflake monarchists-who knows). Well, their loss because Queen of Oz is already in my top 5 TV comedies of all-time. That's saying a lot since most of my other favorite shows (Peep Show, Veep, Arrested Development and Thick Of It) have been around for awhile with waaaay more episodes but I can't stop watching this show. Have binged through it three times already!
If you're a true comedy lover, and not easily offended, then this show is for you. Although there's a well-executed story line and growth throughout the series, the crown jewels of this show are the laughs, which there are loads of. Unlike a lot of "comedies" these days that are really dramas with a smattering of jokes thrown in, or heartwarming shows that hit you over the head with sappy positivity and cringeworthy political correctness (I'm looking at you Ted Lasso), Queen of Oz is a true, rude, unapologetic comedy.
Catherine Tate is a comedic genius as Queen Georgie. Her timing and delivery are impeccable (she also cowrote it as well so kudos to her for writing such witty scripts) She makes me laugh when she's lambasting someone on her team, and at the opposite end of the spectrum, when she's coy and embarrassed. It's all hilarious in it's own way. Some people assume that the show is just 6 episodes of her screaming, but the jokes go far beyond that. As the series progresses they begin to peel back the onion and we see there's a lot more to Georgie than that. Yes, she can often be an absolute nightmare, but we slowly begin to understand why she is the way she is. What I love most about this show is that it doesn't whack you across the face trying to explain this. The show treats the audience like adults who are able to read between the lines to understand her.
And it's not just Catherine's comedy that soars, the supporting cast is superb as well. They all add their own distinctive comedy to the series and all have LOL moments throughout. The standouts for me are Matthew (or Craig - watch the show and you'll get this reference) who's hilarious as Georgie's skittish personal assistant. Weiwei, the deliciously snarky and sarcastic master of the household. Anabel, Georgie's witless lady in waiting, who delivers some of the best one-liners throughout the series. And although he's only in a couple of episodes, Prince Freddie, Georgie's brother, whose sibling rivalry and constant bickering with his sister are some of the best scenes in the entire series.
Hopefully the BBC have already commissioned a second series because it's one the best shows they've put out in a very long time. Please don't give us more safe, middle of the road, laugh-tracked comedies. Spend your money (which is really ours) on shows like Queen of Oz that aren't necessarily going to be everyone's cup of tea, but push the boundaries, like all good comedies should.
If you're a true comedy lover, and not easily offended, then this show is for you. Although there's a well-executed story line and growth throughout the series, the crown jewels of this show are the laughs, which there are loads of. Unlike a lot of "comedies" these days that are really dramas with a smattering of jokes thrown in, or heartwarming shows that hit you over the head with sappy positivity and cringeworthy political correctness (I'm looking at you Ted Lasso), Queen of Oz is a true, rude, unapologetic comedy.
Catherine Tate is a comedic genius as Queen Georgie. Her timing and delivery are impeccable (she also cowrote it as well so kudos to her for writing such witty scripts) She makes me laugh when she's lambasting someone on her team, and at the opposite end of the spectrum, when she's coy and embarrassed. It's all hilarious in it's own way. Some people assume that the show is just 6 episodes of her screaming, but the jokes go far beyond that. As the series progresses they begin to peel back the onion and we see there's a lot more to Georgie than that. Yes, she can often be an absolute nightmare, but we slowly begin to understand why she is the way she is. What I love most about this show is that it doesn't whack you across the face trying to explain this. The show treats the audience like adults who are able to read between the lines to understand her.
And it's not just Catherine's comedy that soars, the supporting cast is superb as well. They all add their own distinctive comedy to the series and all have LOL moments throughout. The standouts for me are Matthew (or Craig - watch the show and you'll get this reference) who's hilarious as Georgie's skittish personal assistant. Weiwei, the deliciously snarky and sarcastic master of the household. Anabel, Georgie's witless lady in waiting, who delivers some of the best one-liners throughout the series. And although he's only in a couple of episodes, Prince Freddie, Georgie's brother, whose sibling rivalry and constant bickering with his sister are some of the best scenes in the entire series.
Hopefully the BBC have already commissioned a second series because it's one the best shows they've put out in a very long time. Please don't give us more safe, middle of the road, laugh-tracked comedies. Spend your money (which is really ours) on shows like Queen of Oz that aren't necessarily going to be everyone's cup of tea, but push the boundaries, like all good comedies should.