Fresh Meat

This show reminds me of a much wittier, much dirtier version of Apatow's 'Undeclared'. I found this show from looking into the shows related to The Inbetweeners, which I always found cheesy but extremely watchable. I found out Joe Thomas (Simon Cooper in Inbetweers) was in this college comedy and I became intrigued. Then, I watched a few episodes and I was sold.

This is one of the better college comedy shows that has come around in a while, and considering how deep on the net I had to dig to find out about it, I am sure it is massively under-watched in the U.S. Hopefully it gets up on Netflix or something so it can get some recognition over here.

There are plenty of cliché situations, but these are clichés because they truly do tend to happen to everyone who attends college, whether in the U.S. or the U.K or wherever. I love the unique blending of characters and the filter-less nature of the dialogue. Anyone in college, recently graduated, or seeking some nostalgia should have no problem relating to the relationship drama, the wit, the parties, and the sense of confusion which naturally arise from throwing a bunch of young people into one small area (be it the college on a larger scale, or the house/dorm on a smaller one).

It is a slow burner in the best sense of the word I don't know how the majority will take to it, but it is nice to see a different slant on the traditional sitcom. It takes time to establish the characters in detail which is nice. Giving them often throwaway inconsequential lines to deliver which reflects the way a person tends to interact with one another it's not just here's the setup preamble he is the gag cue the laughing or cringing, no no this is a well thought out piece of work consciously trying to be different.

Whether you like it or not it is a new edition to the comedy repertoire which has been flourishing of late particularly in Britain. They used to be a time when the UK was the cultural hub of comedy then the Americans took up The mantle, once again the tide has turned and now the it is back on our shores, for the time being at least. Look at the relatively new comedy coming out of the states the middle, Mike and Molly, modern family ,they are truly awful with no redeeming features.

I'm sure America will pick up the standard soon I have every faith in a nation that brought so much in terms of trailblazing entertainment in a comedic form will do so again.

Simon Thomas being present in fresh meat could have been a hindrance I can see why they cast him to ride of the back of his previous success, I daresay people will liken it to his previous work but this not the same old fair. I wonder if chickens will get commissioned also that looked very interesting. I think this has serious legs I just hope people give it time to bed in.

Jack Whitehall's character I predict will become a bit of a cult hero in comedy circles, He is already established himself as a stand-up comedian, doing different variations the standard middle-class posh boy routine. JP his character is pretty much the same with one essential difference here is a bit of a thicky or be it a lovable one.

Zawe Ashton is a brilliant actress who had a supporting role playing Jackson Brodie's receptionist in the fantastic case histories starring Jason Isaacs hello Jason sorry had to do it.

Anyway The writers speak for themselves they are well known enough for me not to analyse them their work proceeds them.

Ever so slowly getting to the point I recommend this wholeheartedly.

Thank you for letting your eyes scan down this incompetent review much obliged.

I think that this is a really good show and don't understand the bad reviews. I think that they are all good, funny characters and also it's not full of horrible violence and toilet humour that you get in a lot of shows these days. I especially like Jack Whitehall's character -J.P.. Even though I can't stand his stand up. The other actors are suited to there parts and I quite like the mix of odd personalities. Another character I like is Prof. Shales. I'm happy a 2nd series is coming out as it makes a change from all the tripe on t.v. I think everyone should watch this show as it is quite good and contains good characters and story lines.

Absolutely loved it.

It was a sort of cocktail of Peep Show, Inbetweeners, Spaced and How Not To Live Your Life.

Throw in a sort of modern Fawlty Towers feel to it and you are on to a cult classic.

However it is more than that, it has its emotional moments when needed, great acting and fantastic, relatable characters.

I would recommend this to anyone with a love for any of the above referenced shows.

In fact, sack that, anyone who just love a good laugh.

Cannot wait for the next, and sadly final, series to be released.

10/10

This show is fantastic through and through. I was really pleased when BBC decided to air it in the states and so glad I stumbled across it.

Like many, Joe Thomas drew me to this show. Liked him in the inbetweeners and figured I would in this and I was certainly correct.

This show hits it on the head on every single level. Firstly the production value is super high in this show. The music/audio is great; awesome theme song and equally good incidental music throughout the episodes. The cinematography set and production design is also superb. Long story short; phenomenal production.

This leads us to the actors. Once again, freakin amazing. I was worried Joe Thomas would play the same role as he did in the inbetweeners but the character is unique enough to realize it is not a clone of his old character. He is quite funny in this.

The other actors in the show also do an incredible job. Kimberley Nixon is my new favorite actress. She absolutely kills it in the series (as does her co stars). I really can't speak highly enough about the acting in the show, just give it a watch and see.

The writing is also amazing. Even though I'm an American I can recall so many similar personalities from my time in college here in the states. The posh rich guy, the eccentric girl who dresses completely over the top (Oregon) and the reclusive nerdy guy (mr. Howard maccullum) to name a few.

So in closing I will say that this show is absolutely brilliant in every level. As an American writing this I think I am proof positive it has much international appeal. It is one of the best shows on TV right now and in my opinion the best damn comedy I've seen in years.

It's like a lunar eclipse. Every few years or so everything lines up to create this remarkable event. That event is Fresh Meat.