Let me preface this review by saying that I have been a major fan of Tracy Ullman for over twenty-five years. In the past she has been one of my favorite comedians. I also believe that Ullman can be an incredibly adept and gifted performer.
Sadly, you will not see her talent in this current series...
Compared to her earlier comedy series, this current version is painfully bad. This is not Ullman's fault - it is the fault of the writers. No amount of performing talent can overcome some of the most hideously bad "comedy" writing ever created for British television. Skits on a recent program included Dame Judy Dench keying a sports car, and a three year old and a gigantic inflatable penis.
This is NOT funny... this is just incredibly creepy and disturbing.
Sadly, you will not see her talent in this current series...
Compared to her earlier comedy series, this current version is painfully bad. This is not Ullman's fault - it is the fault of the writers. No amount of performing talent can overcome some of the most hideously bad "comedy" writing ever created for British television. Skits on a recent program included Dame Judy Dench keying a sports car, and a three year old and a gigantic inflatable penis.
This is NOT funny... this is just incredibly creepy and disturbing.