Romantic Getaway (2023) User Reviews

Adding a review as I don't like odd numbers

[millibanana · 7/10 · 16 January 2023]

Just finished watching this tonight and overall it was entirely enjoyable. I didn't weep with laughter but there were plenty of chuckles to keep me entertained and it was refreshing to watch a show with half an hour episodes for a change.

The premise was interesting, the execution ridiculous, which is what you expect in a comedy, and the ending sufficiently satisfying. The "uncle" Ketan character was an absolute show stealer.

I particularly enjoyed the storyline of the tax office arriving to audit them...probably even less likely than how easily Romesh's character stole and fenced a Ferrari!!

7/10.

Very enjoyable, had to watch back to back

[shawnmcguirk · 7/10 · 7 January 2023]

I really enjoyed this, acting was good, script was well written. Don't mind the haters, this is worth a watch, looking forward to next season, nice finish leaves it hanging.

Really nice to see so many class comedians in this type of production. Romesh, Katherine, Johnny and supporting comedians and cast all were brilliant in their roles. The pace was fast it didn't stall, it's hard to find fault with this kind and style of production and the way it was delivered. I am not someone who provides reviews, this would be my first, I checked on IMDb to see if there was a second season and thought it was important to provide a balanced view given the small handful of initial negative responses that truly are unfounded. Credit to the cast and production team this delivers.

Gutted cos I love Romesh

[vickyx26 · 1/10 · 9 January 2023]

Gutted at how much I disliked this show because I really like Romesh, especially the Ranganation & his stand up shows but this was a really awful show! Not sure why they think throwing some comedians into one pot makes a great show because it really didn't.

The acting was awful & wooden. I don't think I smiled once never mind laughed and I'm normally a snort laugher!

I would say "it's not believable" but I know it's not meant to be - it's meant to be lighthearted but it just came across as cringy.

The worst part is my husband loved it so I had to sit through them all. If there's a season 2 I'm just gonna divorce him. 😂

Makes sense occasionally

[jreiduk-08850 · 4/10 · 15 January 2023]

Katherine Ryan's acting is amateur and unconvincing.

I have always, enjoyed her comedy, in the past and hilarious comments, on shows.

Seemed to be the smart one but made so many wrong, stupid choices.

She was expressionless. It didn't matter, whether she was happy, sad, or frightened. Flat effect.

Too much Botox, for an actress.

Johnny Vegas, Romesh, and the main bad guy were believable. Great acting, although,Romesh switched from a scared rabbit to an angry lion, constantly.

Writer did a terrible job, with followthrough and logic.

Much of the storyline did not make sense. It looked like parts of the story was cut out.

Liked the ending. Convincing.

Poor

[chunkylefunga · 3/10 · 14 January 2023]

Normally Romesh is pretty decent but this feels like someone asked him to write a tv show in 5 minutes and this is the result.

It's simply just not funny, not once did I laugh.

Romesh's acting couldn't be more wooden if he tried. It's like he has no ideas what the words are and he has to read of a script taped to the floor.

And Katherine Ryan? Well she is absolutely God awful. She's not funny at the best of times, but here she is again shouting her way through the script whilst trying to be as agressive and bossy as possible. Absolutely the worst choice to play Romesh's wife. She gives zero chemistry to the role. A potato would have been a better choice.

Hopefully this show is cancelled because I can't think of any sane person that would want to watch a 2nd season of this tripe.

Good, enjoyable fun!

[dalton-94827 · 8/10 · 9 February 2023]

If you want to watch something that will make you laugh out loud, is just a bit of lighthearted fun, doesn't have a million complicated twists and turns and is intentionally hammy, then sit back and enjoy. A really enjoyable cast - Vegas is hilarious, Ryan's dry cutting humour is spot on (need to watch more of her stuff for sure) and Ranganathan has some quality moments. Sure, it's no classic but if you want something to help wind down your busy day and put a big smile on your face, then this is it! Great fun!! Obviously leaves itself wide open for season 2, which will hopefully come sooner than later!

Dreadful

[deviantxiii-10568 · 1/10 · 4 January 2023]

This is possibly the least funny comedy I've seen, ever. Romesh couldn't act his way out of a paper bag, I don't know why production companies keep giving him airtime (especially after Reluctant Landlord). He just stands around looking clueless for the majority of the show. The storyline is a series of idiotic choices that no sane (or insane) person would ever make. Worst of all they've managed to make Johnny Vegas unfunny. Not one character was in any way believable. This could have been good, the basic concept wasn't too bad, shame the acting was so poor with zero chemistry between the couple who wanted a family. They feel more like siblings who fell out a long time ago, not lovers who are desperate for children. Utter dross.

Comedy??

[itnash · 4/10 · 6 January 2023]

Watched this based on Romesh saying he wanted to make sure that this was a comedy first.

ITS NOT. I didn't laugh out loud once. Rarely smiled. Johnny vegas created the only slightly comic moments.

The premise was ok, and the drama was good enough to keep watching but sarcasm is the lowest form of wit ( apart from satire) and Romesh is the king of sarcasm. This is not a comedy.

The acting was ok in the main, and I did fairly enjoy it (at least enough to give it a score of 4).

But as I might have mentioned once or twice, this is not first and foremost NOT A COMEDY.

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What a rubbish ending with no outcome

[zhzgnqzrf · 4/10 · 5 January 2023]

Now from looking at trailers this seemed like it would be funny, unfortunately in my opinion it was well under par, not really funny and pretty poor acting from timeshare and Katherine, think they needed a half decent director who maybe could of helped improve they're acting, a lot of acting coaching is required to improve the series, the last episode doesn't complete the series so looks like we're in for a disappointment of a second series, was very disappointed and wouldn't recommend for people to especially make the effort to watch it, I would suggest find something funnier with better reviews to watch.

Awful Lazy Writing

[peterjamesholmes · 1/10 · 18 January 2023]

This is one of the worst comedies I have ever seen - and I like Romesh and Ryan. Clearly no effort was put into this and they just did it for the money. There are so many plot holes and ridiculous and impossible events that it would be tedious to list them all. And neither of them can act either.

The ending, such as it is, leaves the prospect of a second series open, which I can only hope and pray nobody is stupid enough to commission.

Avoid at all costs. It won't stop me watching their standup routines which are great and some, but not all, of Romesh's TV work but I feel that they owe me an apology for this pile of rubbish.

Brilliant

[jackyhall-32795 · 8/10 · 6 January 2023]

I loved this, it was a modern day farce. Good one liners Kathrine and Romesh are so great.

I do feel something was missing not sure what.

But it was fun like an English fun with Dick and Jane.

I love that Kathryn was the smart quick and Romesh the absolute mess.

The end was ok. But could of given it a bit more I think.

But I would watch it again without a second thought Jonny Vegas was too funny.

Saying that though, I would of loved a bit more, needed a bit more like nuns on the run. It needed to be filled out a bit.

More tension I think. Romesh is a promising writer

Really loved it though. Give it a chance.

Fantastically funny

[1930s_Time_Machine · 9/10 · 8 January 2023]

This is a proper old-fashioned laugh out loud comedy caper.

The plot is a simple one: a guy called Deacon decides to steal some money from his horrible boss to pay for IVF. Deacon has never even stolen a paper clip before so clearly this plan hasn't been well thought out!

Each solution Deacon comes up with to resolve the problems his previous ideas have caused obviously make things ten times worse - each consequence, ten times funnier.

I've always found Katharine Ryan funny but I can't say I've ever rated Romesh Ranganathan before but as a result of watching this, which he co-wrote, I reckon he is clearly a comedy genius. Also, Johnny Vegas would not usually be on my list of people I'd go out of my way to see on my tv but with such a well written role like this he's brilliant. Absurdly over the top, loud, foul-mouthed and vulgar but totally hilarious.

It's presented in six half hour episodes but since each one ends on a cliffhanger, I dare you not to be able to watch them all in one go.