harmonyjb-99997

I was going through a massively crappy phase of my life when I watched this. I even tried looking into self help books etc. But I get bored easily with all that stuff. I was distracting myself from thinking too much and just looking for something light and entertaining to watch. I watched this and instantly had a new, joyful perspective on life. It truly warmed my soul and lifted my spirit.

That's not to say it should be perceived as a counselling session.

It's just pure and beautiful and no matter who you are or whether your life is fantastic or dire, the very least this series will do is bring an instant smile to your boatrace before you even realise.

Just watch it.

This series is geniously funny. The acting is superb and so natural that it really pulls you in. When you watch the actors' (particularly Patrick Brammall, Harriet Dyer and Emma Harvie) demeanor, facial expressions and body language it sometimes feels slightly improvisational - it's that good. It's heartwarming, it doesn't pull any punches but in a way that is also so humourous that it still uplifts. It's real and it's a bit crazy too. The last episode with the scene where they go to the second dog home is so clever and packed full of funniness. I think they actually must have been a bit nervous with all of those dogs -trained or not. Just watch it.

My 19-yr-old son insisted that I watch this. I had already started to, got about half an hour in and couldn't connect. It seemed a bit all over the place. But on his recommendation I gave it another go. And I'm so glad I did. I can't really explain the plot, I just know that it's one of the best films I've seen. I laughed (especially at Jamie Lee Curtis' character. I didn't recognise her at first. Brilliant.), I cried, I felt like I'd been through a spiritual experience. It's great. Just watch it. Even if you're not that bowled over, I can be pretty certain that it will resonate even if only in parts, and will stay in your mind.