I was bored and wanted something to watch and stumbled across Still Up. I loved the main actress on The Good Doctor, so I gave it a shot. The 2 main characters have great chemistry and the storyline is unique. I don't suffer from insomnia and this show makes me glad I don't lol. Their conversations are entertaining and there are a few laugh out loud unexpected moments which will make me come back for more. I also like that you get to see them interact with other people in their lives and then see how they interact with each other. I say give it a try and go in expecting light hearted fun. Apple TV rarely disappoints and I think this is another winner!
14 Reviews
Doing a lot with a little - a warm, cushy vibe well worth a watch
zmeyer-9205317 December 2023
The title says it all!
I think a bunch of "Yelp Reviewer"-types, snobs on their high horse, expect an absolute cinematic masterpiece with gripping plots acted out by Daniel Day Lewis and Meryl Streep and have consequentially tanked this unique diamond-in-the-rough show's rating. If it weren't for the 1-2/10's I'd probably rate it a 7/10.
If you want an easy-to-watch, lighthearted show then this is a great one! It's no Twin Peaks, Jack Ryan nor Joe Pickett (not E P I C). But consider this...it's primarily a show about 2 seemingly different individuals FaceTiming each other in the dead of the night - this is where a majority of the show takes place! That's not a lot to work with.
These 2 characters befriend one another merely out of their shared experience, their struggles with insomnia. Despite their differing demeanors, they have a a tight bond and a surprisingly great dynamic. It's not the most exciting thing, but it's a pleasant, soothing show with a premise moved by silly, trivial happenings in their lives that many would consider forgettable, casual yet relatable events. I appreciate that!
If you're looking for something more compelling then this is not for you. I personally look forward to a season 2. My hope is that they really expand on the background characters - I quite enjoyed Danny's eccentric neighbors! It'd be great if a few more characters are brought into the mix (perhaps more grounded ones), as the plot slips into the real world (based on the ending).
I think a bunch of "Yelp Reviewer"-types, snobs on their high horse, expect an absolute cinematic masterpiece with gripping plots acted out by Daniel Day Lewis and Meryl Streep and have consequentially tanked this unique diamond-in-the-rough show's rating. If it weren't for the 1-2/10's I'd probably rate it a 7/10.
If you want an easy-to-watch, lighthearted show then this is a great one! It's no Twin Peaks, Jack Ryan nor Joe Pickett (not E P I C). But consider this...it's primarily a show about 2 seemingly different individuals FaceTiming each other in the dead of the night - this is where a majority of the show takes place! That's not a lot to work with.
These 2 characters befriend one another merely out of their shared experience, their struggles with insomnia. Despite their differing demeanors, they have a a tight bond and a surprisingly great dynamic. It's not the most exciting thing, but it's a pleasant, soothing show with a premise moved by silly, trivial happenings in their lives that many would consider forgettable, casual yet relatable events. I appreciate that!
If you're looking for something more compelling then this is not for you. I personally look forward to a season 2. My hope is that they really expand on the background characters - I quite enjoyed Danny's eccentric neighbors! It'd be great if a few more characters are brought into the mix (perhaps more grounded ones), as the plot slips into the real world (based on the ending).
I'm still up, watching Still Up!
ReviewNSumNumbers17 November 2023
Just finished and this show really grew on me. As someone who stays up really late herself, I wish I had someone like Danny to talk to each night. At first, I found the leading lady, Lisa, to be quite annoying and unlikable.
However, as the season progressed, I really started to understand and appreciate this character. She is flawed. Yeah, she doesn't always make the right decisions, and she's irresponsible, but she tries to be honest, and really cares about those around her.
I liked Danny right off the bat. He's funny, smart, empathetic, and caring. The last episode was really well done. These characters are well written and together, they make great chemistry.
I love the opening theme song, I love the scenery of England, I love their British accents, I even love the weird cat guy! Lol This show is really funny and cute. So glad I gave it a chance and stuck with it. I'm honestly not expecting a Season 2 AT ALL, but it would be nice if there was one. Until then, I'll be rewatching all of the episodes.
However, as the season progressed, I really started to understand and appreciate this character. She is flawed. Yeah, she doesn't always make the right decisions, and she's irresponsible, but she tries to be honest, and really cares about those around her.
I liked Danny right off the bat. He's funny, smart, empathetic, and caring. The last episode was really well done. These characters are well written and together, they make great chemistry.
I love the opening theme song, I love the scenery of England, I love their British accents, I even love the weird cat guy! Lol This show is really funny and cute. So glad I gave it a chance and stuck with it. I'm honestly not expecting a Season 2 AT ALL, but it would be nice if there was one. Until then, I'll be rewatching all of the episodes.
Great, but a big but
SamM3327 October 2023
I love this series and even put it in my calendar each week to watch. It is endearing and fun to watch. The characters are believable and of course it is fun to see scenes of England. There needs to be more meat and character development though. Who are these characters and why do they act the way they do? Why should we fall in love with these characters? Why should we care about them? This series is great, but it could be so much more.
The real problem I have is only 8 episodes for an entire season. Seriously? Not that long ago there were 20-25 episodes for 1 season of a series. People want more episodes of their shows and they feel cheated that they are paying all this money for all these apps. I thought it was totally ridiculous to go to 10 episodes and you knocked it down to 8. What is it going to be soon, 5 episodes?
The real problem I have is only 8 episodes for an entire season. Seriously? Not that long ago there were 20-25 episodes for 1 season of a series. People want more episodes of their shows and they feel cheated that they are paying all this money for all these apps. I thought it was totally ridiculous to go to 10 episodes and you knocked it down to 8. What is it going to be soon, 5 episodes?
Brilliant
ronandoyle-5758718 October 2023
Warning: Spoilers
Not sure what the negative reviews are for but I'm pretty sure two of the negatives are from the same individual, I found this show to be incredibly entertaining, funny and the casting is perfect.
The chemistry between both of the two leading actors is clear and it's interesting how they manage to make such a full story each episode with as simple as it is that most of the time they're just talking on the phone.
If you like the type of series where two friends are so obliviously in love with each other and are finding their way to each other in a romantic way then this series is a good watch, I honestly don't have a bad thing to say about this series.
10/10.
The chemistry between both of the two leading actors is clear and it's interesting how they manage to make such a full story each episode with as simple as it is that most of the time they're just talking on the phone.
If you like the type of series where two friends are so obliviously in love with each other and are finding their way to each other in a romantic way then this series is a good watch, I honestly don't have a bad thing to say about this series.
10/10.
Hoping for season 2
nicolaelln-8374624 January 2024
Warning: Spoilers
I really enjoyed this. For what it is I too am an insomniac and so I found comfort in this show.
Is it gripping edge of your seat stuff? No. But I wanted a change from that, and that's exactly what I got.
I loved Craig Roberts as Danny I felt he was the character with more depth and back story. You can't dislike Veggie and for me Lisa was ok, I can understand why people felt slightly irritated by her. I don't think it's the actress fault who portrays her more so the character and how fast paced she was. If she slowed down a little bit she is extremely likeable.
For season 2 I'd love to see more of her daughter to see that relationship. I liked the Scottish girl sorry Amy and the room mates of Danny a lot too so more of them.
I really hope it isnt cancelled as sometimes you just want something easy to relax and watch without having to think too much.
Give us a season 2!
Is it gripping edge of your seat stuff? No. But I wanted a change from that, and that's exactly what I got.
I loved Craig Roberts as Danny I felt he was the character with more depth and back story. You can't dislike Veggie and for me Lisa was ok, I can understand why people felt slightly irritated by her. I don't think it's the actress fault who portrays her more so the character and how fast paced she was. If she slowed down a little bit she is extremely likeable.
For season 2 I'd love to see more of her daughter to see that relationship. I liked the Scottish girl sorry Amy and the room mates of Danny a lot too so more of them.
I really hope it isnt cancelled as sometimes you just want something easy to relax and watch without having to think too much.
Give us a season 2!
It tries to be cute and quirky. Instead it becomes annoying
bbartolome29 September 2023
It tries too hard to be quirky but instead you realize the two main characters are completely reprehensible and narcissistic. There is only one episode that shines but even that was ruined by one scene that was supposed to be funny but came off as mean and even offensive (the finger). Horrible show and I regret watching all the episodes. What a wasted premise. I really thought it would get better but it progressively got worse. The last episode made me hate the female lead even more - she joined a sleep study but not only kept using her iPhone but bothered everyone else in the clinic. There is only one likable character (the helpful gay neighbor) and he's treated as nothing more than a plot device. Still Up is a complete misfire and stands out as one of the worst shows on Apple TV (and that's saying a lot).
Stick With It
zvxcpt7 November 2023
Warning: Spoilers
I enjoy almost all the original Apple TV+ shows I've watched, but I was on the fence about this one until the last few episodes. The two main characters are quirky and interesting, but I was put off in the early episodes by how self-centred both of them were to other people in their lives. Having said that, as the show goes along and you realize that the two of them are really in love, it does make more sense that people outside their relationship would get short shrift.
If you watch the whole season, especially the last episode, all of the above will make sense. Along the way, you'll have to put up with a bunch of stories that are mostly entertaining, but are sometimes off-putting and pointless. In the end, however, it will be worth it.
I'm not sure if Apple will decide to produce another season or not, but if they don't this one is a good enough standalone series. If you have four hours to kill, you can binge-watch the whole season and I think you'll be entertained.
If you watch the whole season, especially the last episode, all of the above will make sense. Along the way, you'll have to put up with a bunch of stories that are mostly entertaining, but are sometimes off-putting and pointless. In the end, however, it will be worth it.
I'm not sure if Apple will decide to produce another season or not, but if they don't this one is a good enough standalone series. If you have four hours to kill, you can binge-watch the whole season and I think you'll be entertained.
Not Funny!
gpwdxrfv14 November 2023
Warning: Spoilers
This seems very 'slapstick, I think it's meant to be quirky but there needs to be some believability and no one escapes a party by pretending to go to Disneyland for a month, it's really stupid and not in a funny way.
Then you have the female protagonist who managed to charge her own card £200 in an open chemist with no staff for several hours just so the 2 leads could FaceTime.
I don't know what it's trying to be...these things that are happening wouldn't happen, so it's not real but neither are the made up bits funny!
Maybe it gets better but I'm so put off by Ep.1 I can't see me watching the rest.
Then you have the female protagonist who managed to charge her own card £200 in an open chemist with no staff for several hours just so the 2 leads could FaceTime.
I don't know what it's trying to be...these things that are happening wouldn't happen, so it's not real but neither are the made up bits funny!
Maybe it gets better but I'm so put off by Ep.1 I can't see me watching the rest.
Does exactly what it sets out to do
stuartpdenton29 November 2023
I'm frankly stunned at the low scores been given to this show.
Still Up walks a familiar path of the will-they-won't-they of two close friends who clearly have an underlying romantic chemistry as yet unrealised. The differentiating quirk is that they're both insomniacs, so spend a lot of time in each others lives when the world is asleep. It's not a secret friendship, so there's no immediate jealous-partner dynamic. A neat little set-up, given a boost by Apples strong production values.
The two leads give great performances. Antonia and Craig both knock it out of the park. I believe their characters and their feelings, as well as their friendship, so a big tick there. The supporting cast are good, despite being asked to play intentionally annoying characters (I hate Veggie's parents, but I'm supposed to)
Along the way of expected back-firing advice and awkward misunderstandings, there are also moments of genuine heart, sold straight down the line with no cheesy feeling of breaking the tone of the show. These are two people who laugh and cry with each other, and capture that sense of needing to speak to your special people on a regular basis.
If I were to have a nit-pick, it would be that I don't know how Danny affords such a nice flat as an online magazine journalist.
Is it setting the world on fire? - No Does it deserve the bombing scores it's been given? - Absolutely not Is it a great little series to binge this winter snuggled up under a duvet? - Yes.
Still Up walks a familiar path of the will-they-won't-they of two close friends who clearly have an underlying romantic chemistry as yet unrealised. The differentiating quirk is that they're both insomniacs, so spend a lot of time in each others lives when the world is asleep. It's not a secret friendship, so there's no immediate jealous-partner dynamic. A neat little set-up, given a boost by Apples strong production values.
The two leads give great performances. Antonia and Craig both knock it out of the park. I believe their characters and their feelings, as well as their friendship, so a big tick there. The supporting cast are good, despite being asked to play intentionally annoying characters (I hate Veggie's parents, but I'm supposed to)
Along the way of expected back-firing advice and awkward misunderstandings, there are also moments of genuine heart, sold straight down the line with no cheesy feeling of breaking the tone of the show. These are two people who laugh and cry with each other, and capture that sense of needing to speak to your special people on a regular basis.
If I were to have a nit-pick, it would be that I don't know how Danny affords such a nice flat as an online magazine journalist.
Is it setting the world on fire? - No Does it deserve the bombing scores it's been given? - Absolutely not Is it a great little series to binge this winter snuggled up under a duvet? - Yes.
Perfect in so many ways
jdk0230 January 2024
I have just read that there may not be a season 2. This is
such bad news for a wonderful and gentle comedy. Thank goodness for this type of show. It brings genuine warmth and heart back to streaming services. For someone who is fed up with seemingly every other programme resorting to sex, swearing or violence to get an audience, this is simply perfect in so many ways. It will be a real shame to lose this story and the incredible cast. Without giving anything away, the first season ends just the way it should. But, the story cannot end now. Let's hope that someone of influence somewhere shows a little more faith in 'Still Up' and allows us to witness what we all want to see from every good romantic comedy, from this romantic comedy.
Weak
saliann-903-86107913 October 2023
Warning: Spoilers
This is trying too hard. It's not at all believable or interesting and will get on your nerves.
It has a falseness about it. An inorganic, tried to be cute, tried to be quirky, and failed at both, mess that left this viewer puzzled as to how it got made or, rather, why they persisted once they saw how weak it was.
The best thing was an article the male character (a writer) was penning about Prince and Bowie which, if you pause play during the scene, you can read off his laptop screen. The dog destroyed it but it was a good, albeit, unfinished read.
I started at five stars but, with each episode, reduced my rating to reflect where it left me which was, as I said above, on my last nerve.
Don't.
It has a falseness about it. An inorganic, tried to be cute, tried to be quirky, and failed at both, mess that left this viewer puzzled as to how it got made or, rather, why they persisted once they saw how weak it was.
The best thing was an article the male character (a writer) was penning about Prince and Bowie which, if you pause play during the scene, you can read off his laptop screen. The dog destroyed it but it was a good, albeit, unfinished read.
I started at five stars but, with each episode, reduced my rating to reflect where it left me which was, as I said above, on my last nerve.
Don't.
You Got Mail with iPhones (well, kind of)
Cire_Warren30 October 2023
What if you take "You Got Mail" and gave them iPhones so the main characters can FaceTime each other? Oh and Meg had insomnia so she only called Tom at night? This quirky romantic comedy has interesting characters and takes you on a ride of two people who have a complicated relationship but relies on each other! Outside of the main characters the supporting cast are amusing and provide an extra giggle. Some of the antics you have to suspend disbelief for but I found myself always wanting to know what happens next plus the ultimate question of will love conquer all, will they be happy together?
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