Damned

Set in a social services office around 2 of the social workers. Both funny and sad. Poingnant on occasions. Well worth watching, particularly Alan Davies' low key, but exactly right, performance.

Working in an office for so long can make you appreciate the dynamics of a busy office, Nothing as serious as this narrative but the humor is well balanced with what the horrible things that people really do. Hard to watch but very rewarding. Hope they make a third season.

Just binge watched this show up to the current episode and I have to say, I love it. While certainly this isn't jolly laughs, it's very in depth and very realistic. This show is very much comedy, however it's done in such a way that, it replicates real life in many ways, it leaves in many depressing and unfunny moments which is really atmospheric and really makes you sympathise with the characters. One other thing this show does well is it's ability to know when to end things. There are many overarching plot lines but with each episode there are definitive ends and good developement towards characters and setting. It also cuts out many times where I have not wanted to continue, i.e. Awkward situations, for which I am thankful for.

Confronting, dealing with contemporary issues and points out th public hysteria around them whilst addressing the problems faced by social workers. Deliberately choosing a profession vilified by the public Jo Brand and Co, tackle the topics sensitively and humorously. the entire cast should get medals for this show.

Watch it, you may find it confronts some of your own prejudices in the nicest possible of ways.

Holy moly what a gem this show is! I stumbled upon it on the streaming service Stan, and have just finished watching the first season. I thoroughly enjoyed it and found it so easy to watch. I personally found the style of humour to genuinely be very funny. It's very witty, black, sassy, serious, it's my jam <3 Damned finds the funny in social services. I love each character and their oddities. I love the awkward moments. This is coming from someone who enjoys those awkward moments on Peep Show haha - and on that note, the actress who plays Dobby is in this show Damned! Such a pleasant surprise :) Any who, I am really looking forward to starting the second season of this show, and highly recommend it to others. I had to write a review here, as there are only 8 here so far, and there should be more. I do really hope that this show gets discovered and enjoyed by more people. It's certainly worthy of the recognition! All the best and happy watching :)