Colin from Accounts (2022– ) User Reviews

An Aussie Gem

[davidparker-31696 · 9/10 · 9 December 2022]

One of the best and brightest comedies I've seen in years. The characters are flawed yet sweet and the writing is as sharp as anything. Patrick Brammall is wonderful as Gordon; I see a lot of Gervais in his delivery. Harriet Dyer is quick and funny as Ashley and her timing is just perfect.

There's always crazy mother in these shows and Helen Thomson is the perfect, sleazy, narcissistic, well to do mother to Ashley with a creepy father in law, played wonderfully by Darren Gilshenan.

I so enjoyed this show and just hope there's a second series I can binge.

'A sip from the furry cup' is my new favourite line.

Well written comedy

[Chloebythesea · 8/10 · 8 December 2022]

Must say that I'm pleasantly surprised by this well written Australian comedy. No it's not at the "all time favourite" level like Friends or Seinfeld, but it is witty, it's sweet, it's laugh out loud and it has heart.

The writing is clever and very "now" (borrowed from episode 3:"it's now"). The acting is great, including most of the support actors. Two lead characters have good chemistry, which is absolutely essential in such series.

If you like romantic comedy, looking for some "comfort tv", something light and fun, I definitely recommend this little hidden gem. I think I was the first viewer who gave it a rating on IMDB. Come on. This series is too good to be this "hidden".

Comedy that surprises in the best way

[Brisbanebogan · 8/10 · 24 December 2022]

What started off as a fun, pleasant watch quickly became a highlight in a year of fantastic tv.

Dyer and Brammall have wonderful chemistry (which may or may not be obvious), perfect timing but also both deliver on the emotional heart of the show which elevates it to something great. The rest of the cast are all hilarious, delightful in their quirks and help balance things from ever getting too heavy. Notably, the relationship between mother and daughter is superbly cynical.

The writing is sharp and plays between clever, crude and painfully awkward humour. It never misses and is regularly laugh out loud funny. The story is refreshing and relatable.

Here's hoping this isn't the last of Colin.

Not what you think

[jeffreymnapier · 10/10 · 10 December 2022]

I thought it would be a Office spinoff. Pleasantly surprised to find it's a romantic comedy. Real life comedy, not the canned laughter type. All the characters are brilliant, from Berlin to the bar staff, Ashley's friends to her mum. The main characters develop well. They are very believable, and act superbly.

The writing is top notch, up there with Rake and other great Australian programmes. And that's coming from a kiwi.

I think people will see a little of themselves in the characters.

Please tell me there will be a second series, we binged watched this and need to see what happens to Ashley and Flash.

Absolute gem

[barbarellababe · 10/10 · 18 December 2022]

Just watch it. The name of it is deceiving really. I thought it was like an office kind of thing. It's not. It's laugh out loud funny. It's brilliantly written. Loved every single second if it.

Watched it on my own then watched it all again in one go with 4 friends.

Whoever directed it was genius. So many small funny things especially noticeable in watch 2.

Brilliant. Sharing this with the world.

The characters are excellent. The small funny things made us belly laugh.

The mom... well she is just excellent.

This show does not need a season 2. It's perfect.

Thanks for making this. This is the best Australian show I have ever seen.

Nice one.

Top notch

[gailmoir · 10/10 · 10 December 2022]

Thought this was gonna be a dull office thing trying to be funny. I was far off and never happier to be wrong.

Casting was perfect. Comedy timing spot on, but also very real and touching.

Really hoping for a second series. Want to see Berlin cry. Ha ha. Very happy to have taken time to watch this little gem. It proves that Australians can do comedy and do it well.

Even my hubby enjoyed it. Plenty belly laughs and a lot of cringe moments.

Support cast were also perfect and made the thing work as a whole.

If your looking for a binge show then this is definitely for you. And let's not forget Colin the hero.

Subtle and hilarious at the same time

[silkyheineken · 9/10 · 13 December 2022]

Brilliant and relatable.

Laugh out loud and awkward at times which makes it even funnier.

Colin steals every scene that he's in as well as Brett the Kiwi Barmen. Brett adds a bookend to Gordons manic outbursts.

A refreshing comedy that gives a great insight to modern day dating.

Great mix of characters of situations that don't need to be explained to be funny.

Unlike American comedy's that need laugh tracks to remind the audience when it's time to laugh, this one lets the comedy do all the work.

Subtle use of expletives is also subtle and timed to perfection.

There is a mother / daughter dynamic that everyone can either relate to or know of. Helen Thomson as mum, Lynelle, needs special mention as she also steals all of her scenes.

Now that I think of it, everyone seems to steal their scenes.

Can't wait for for the next episode!

Warning: Laugh-out-loud humor ahead...

[DukeEman · 8/10 · 8 December 2022]

Perfect casting makes this comedy series a delight, with hilarious awkward situations and the best use of Australian humor. You will cringe and squirm as you relive all the silly moments and painful relationship hardships for our modern times. Most of all, you will find yourself laughing out loud!

Creators, Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer, have poured out their hearts and laid all to bear in their true 12-year-age-gap relationship for our pure enjoyment. Bonus being that they also played the leading roles of Gordon and Ashley, allowing more depth to the characters.

Harriet Dyer proves to be an unique comedic actor, with impeccable timing and mannerisms. While Brammall has the somewhat straight role, holding up a mirror to our stressful and unfulfilling lives. It is here that the uncomfortable laughs and nervous giggles creep into the comedy, balancing perfectly with that of the bumbling Ashley and her hectic messy life.

One of the few Australian comedy series' that understands the visual language of comedic storytelling, combining that with the hilarious use of everyday rambling dialogue and banter.

The cutest Border Terrier

[mielblanco · 10/10 · 29 December 2022]

The dog is a great actor. I was worried it would be sad. I usually can't watch anything about a sick or injured dog. The writers did a spectacular job in keeping the dogs injuries integral to the show, but not being sappy or ugly.

The writing is superb. I had to watch it twice to catch all the funny lines. As an American, it is fun to learn Aussie vernacular and humor.

Patrick Brammall is handsome, honest and quite funny. His character feels real. He is so lovable. I hope there will be more episodes in the future. This is one of the best sitcoms to come across my television. I will recommend to everyone.

Who calls their kid "Berlin?"

[Hannah_Bananah · 7/10 · 20 December 2022]

Colin from Accounts is a dog that brings Ashley and Gordon together when he's struck by a car. It's a fairly flimsy premise to bring a couple together and the dog barely features in the plot other than as a device forcing Ashley and Gordon to interact. After the initial premise has served its purpose, the story quickly develops into a romantic comedy.

Ashley "Ash" is a med student in her late 20s, trying to balance career with a chaotic family life, while Gordon "Flash" ('Flash Gordon' get it?) is in his early 40s and runs a brewery & bar. It's a very awkward relationship that has lots of comedic moments mixed with some serious dramatic subjects like health, death, age-gap relationships, and more.

The story doesn't drag its heels like some streaming series' do, but the story loses a little bit of steam in the middle of the season, there is also a bit of forced conflict during Ash's birthday episodes that hits and misses. However, the performances are generally well acted, the humour is light and mostly situational comedy and the characters are slightly quirky which lightens the tone (which can get a bit serious at times). It's not a comedy masterpiece or must-see viewing, but it's not a bad little story and the runtime feels just right at 8 episodes. It ends with some closure, but leaves things open enough for a potential second season.

Love, friendship and a dog called Colin.

[hello-05249 · 8/10 · 10 January 2023]

Colin from Accounts is a charming Aussie comedy created and featuring real-life couple Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammel as Ashley and Gordon.

Brought together by an injured dog, Ash and Gordon navigate the messiness of work, friendship and dating despite different lives and an age gap.

Dyer and Brammel have created characters with nuanced personalities. The awkwardness and attraction the characters experience is palpable and relateable, and the humour woven throughout.

The characters and suburban setting feels universal while recognisably Australian.

Eight episodes feels way too short and leaves the viewer expecting more and a little disappointed with the end point. Season two seems inevitable - we all need to see Berlin cry.

Strong start, weird ending

[vickytaum · 6/10 · 20 April 2023]

This was very weird, the start was so promising, the comedy had a nice raw and real touch to it, but the two episodes before the last one were way too surreal and borderline unwatchable. They were not uncomfortable ha-ha, they were just uncomfortable. Real people screw up all the time and that's ok, but Ash's portrait in the penultimate episode was just weird, she was not being "young and restless", just a beach for no reason, and Gordon was probably a hero for punching a fence and not someone. Promising but terrible finish, instead of building up on what it had, it just lost steam and felt contrived.

Not as funny as it thinks it is

[cjw-50120 · 3/10 · 15 January 2023]

I looked at this due to the high rating on IMDB thinking that it was actually funnier than the impression I was gaining from the ads promoting it.

The premise is that (for unknown reasons) a girl flashes a driver (who she doesn't know) as she is crossing the street causing the driver to run over a dog which they take to a vet (an ex of the driver - what are the chances?) for treatment. This is the "boy meets girl" part of the plot and all sorts of fun is supposed to ensue.

The characters live in an inner city area filled with "quirky" personalities who are supposed to provide the laughs I assume.

I tried watching it but couldn't get through the first episode. I got as far as the toilet scene where she was about to use a plastic bag to clear a toilet which wasn't flushing.

Unfortunately I failed to find the hilarious laugh-out-loud moments others have noted. The acting was less than stellar and the jokes (such as they are) are telegraphed well in advance and frankly barely raised a smile. I don't think the show is anywhere near as funny as it believes itself to be.

RomCom From Down Under is Up

[celt007 · 9/10 · 11 December 2022]

I enjoyed this show it is funny , and quirky .

I enjoy the characters and the dog .

Two people with good hearts brought together by a furry friend .

One is older but will the age gap matter? Maybe but they will work it out .

The dog maybe the real star , definitely a Center piece bring the two protagonists together .

It's light , cheerful , well written and funny .

I think anyone who needs a laugh and something light and romantic this is definitely worth the watch .

Flashing a nipple leads to love , and an expensive trip to the vet .

The small things we do lead to bigger things we must face in life .

Not a typical romcom, but it's gold

[christinepetters · 9/10 · 30 December 2022]

Its a rom com, but not your typical "meet cute -rom com". It's not too many punch lines either, I can't quite describe it, but it's how they act out their dramatic life events in a funny way.

If you don't get hooked on the first episode, it's probably not for you. The episodes are 25 m long, so I recommend everyone giving it a shot. The series has an open ending, so the possibility for more seasons are there, but it's still a cute story if it ends here.

Absolutely gold, I'm recommending it to everyone, even if you don't typically like romcoms, I think most people would enjoy this little series that is both heartwarming and funny.

Unparalleled Chemistry

[neilbll · 10/10 · 17 January 2023]

Colin from Accounts is a superbly written and cleverly constructed masterpiece. Set in a typical Australian metro suburb, the audience is taken quickly into a quirky but entirely real whirlwind relationship which starts with a sudden accident involving a very cute dog. This odd threesome become an instant but odd family who, over the course of the 8 episodes, grows into an honest and believable relationship, The clever writing pairs quirky and offbeat characters with genuine relational issues, and masterfully inspires the audience in its own relational self awareness.

The exceptional script is matched by the chemistry of the two lead actors. Watching two superb actors apply their craft with such a connection is worth watching the entire series on its own. 10 out of 10... easy!

Funny and uplifting.

[Sleepin_Dragon · 8/10 · 24 September 2023]

A driving accident sees Gordon and Ashley thrown together because of an accident to a eit, a dog they'd name Colin, from Accounts.

It's a good old, traditional age gap comedy, the coming together of two people with a bit of an age gap, not a massive one, but enough to cause plenty of interesting moments.

A thoroughly enjoyable first series, in my opinion the earlier episodes are the best, but the final episode is very good, and layed the path for a second series. Only episode seven was a big disappointment, it felt mean spirited somehow.

Some great characters along the way, Gordon's colleagues and Ashley's family in particular.

It's wonderful to think that Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall are a real life couple, you see their chemistry very easily, I can't help wondering how much of the comedy here comes from their real life, shared experiences.

Roll on Series two.

8/10.

good Australian classic comedy 1,000,000% recommend

[brewau · 10/10 · 8 January 2023]

This was the old classic Australia comedy TV shows we all missed for long time

Love all the acting they do A sensational job they do every part well can't wait for the next part in the chapter so excited

hope youse can keep making show like this keep up all the good work everyone who works on set like directors and all the crew love everything used do

don't watch much TV and this keeps me so excited for the next chapter

The dog is So adorable

And the storyline is easy to keep up with it's not all over the place

A lot of people would think it's an office Story but it's not it's better than that

and I work on set as well Love the dog as well.

9/10 if you skip episode 7, if not 6.5/10

[chris_rowe-881-168820 · 9/10 · 16 June 2023]

I can't tell you how bad episode 7 is, it nearly killed the show for me, it spat in the face of character development, it made them into nonsensical ridiculous versions of themselves that didn't fit at all with what we'd watched. It genuinely made me hate Ashley, her ignorance was so irritating here. It was very similar to trashy American stuff. So watch 1-6 then go to 8 and you'll have a far better journey.

Or you'll have to see straight people turn gay for no reason. All the new she rubbish with gender, pro nouns and what to say, it was infuriating that such a good show put this rubbish in.

Rest of the show was perfect .

Quite nice but could be less predictable

[jullumtjrs · 6/10 · 23 June 2023]

Gosh, when you get to episode 7, you can really feel the hate for younger generations. Did they have to make Ashley's friends so one dimensional, cliché and just mean? Also, the miscommunication before Ashley ang Gordon got together in the first episodes was quite an overused trope. I get that he's uncomfortable about his health, but what a surprise, they get closer on the day of his medical exam and then, the exes reappear at that same time as well! Come on. Furthermore, I wish you didn't use the "crazy woman" trope with Yvette. We don't have to make her the crazy and needy woman just to make Ashley and Gordon look better. Even if you used the word "unhinged" instead. It's 2023, we're quite tired of this sexist trope. You can find a more realistic reason why the relationship didn't work out between Yvette and him. Besides that, the show's alright, quite wholesome. And I like the portrayal of the narcissist mum. But then, I wish it was more clearly implied that Ashley doesn't have to stay in contact with her family, if they're being toxic like that, even on birthdays and other celebrations. But at least, we got to see how sneaky and f-up narcissist parents can be. (I haven't made it past episode 7 yet).

Good honest fun

[thekarmicnomad · 8/10 · 9 March 2023]

Two people's lives intersect when one of them runs over a dog.

They are very different people and the injured dog seems to be the only thing they have in common.

The characters are suitably broken and struggling in their own ways.

This is sharp and very witty - there are some great characters and some excellent writing.

This is very grounded with a typical Ozzy roughness to it.

The situations are a little silly but never stray into ridiculous and everything makes sense.

A lot of the humour is based on the differences between the main characters (age, ambition, family) and they have great chemistry.

I hope this gets a second season - but if not the first one stands on its own.

There are no big themes in this - it is honest good fun.

Contender for best Rom/Com

[shaun-35238 · 7/10 · 17 December 2022]

The genre is a bit deceiving as it's defiantly a romantic comedy, albeit somewhat different to the usual.

This isn't my genre but will review it fairly.

The humour is quite Australian and rather offbeat, some of it delving into toilet humour, literally more than once.

Unfortunately they went with the male nudity as comedy which then guides it back towards being more a chick flick as it's not actually funny and fails badly.

The cast is very average looking which is also a plus and a lot of the content delivery is very dry, which combined makes it work quite well.

It's in no way intellectual humour, but it's not the corny rom/com attempt.

Plot is basically not meets girl over a dog being hit by a car which between them they are stuck with. Fairly quickly they want to hook up but neither can get over themselves or other things in their lives so this process is very prolonged.

Nothing flash (pardon the pun) but very easy to watch when you want something light hearted. Well worth a look.

Not that good.

[richard-is-still-alive · 2/10 · 3 June 2023]

I was looking forward to a good laugh, but this failed to deliver on all counts.

The plot seemed to promise a great show, but the actors simply didn't have any connection with the viewer, and the whole thing went down like a lead balloon. The dialogue was stilted and the delivery poorly timed and over acted. It was so clichéd, with heaps of tasteless add-ins for effect.

Not one of Australia's finest - it's not that they can't do good comedy - there are many, but not this show. If you've ever watched a really good comedy series, you'll appreciate that this one is not amongst them.

A bitter disappointment.

Don't usually take time to do reviews but...

[pbfdkjrdq · 10/10 · 28 December 2022]

I saw this on Binge and started watching just to check it out and just binge watched the first 5 episodes, great writing and characterisations by the leads and excellent support cast, the most enjoyable watch for me since "the office" and Australian to boot!

If you enjoy adult comedy with some not too awky drama and romance moments this is definitely one to check out, you will definitely be praying for more episodes to be produced post haste.

Good for late night watching with your significant other as there is plenty of swears and sexual themes including the infamous "boob flash". In closing May I say "go Flash and Ash"!!

So, this is going to be a weird review

[daithiard · 9/10 · 11 June 2023]

First of all, I would highly recommend you watch this show, especially if your humour is more easily sated by more irreverent comedy. It's not mainstream American in its humour, more Curb than Big Bang, more genuine than You.

It's about two very imperfect but quite nice people who fall in love over a flashed boob and a dog in wheels. And that's about it.

A lot of people will dislike this because of its topics, use of bad language and scenes of drinking, drugs and gambling, but most of them are likely to name their children Berlin (or something like that) or request a husband stitch. But if you willing to crack your heart open for a dog on wheels, then this gem might get in there too.