Romantic Getaway

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!