No Activity

I loved both the Australian and American versions of this show, so I was really looking forward to its return. Knowing it would come back in animated form, I was curious to see how it would translate into a cartoon format, only to discover it simply doesn't.

All the silliness and spontaneity of improvisation is lost, along with the finer details provided by the actors' facial expressions. Virtually none of the aspects of the original "No Activity" series that made it funny and unique survived the change. Not to be unkind, but watching this felt more like being forced to sit through a bad table read of a script, very low energy and flat, than a finished product.

While it is a mater of personal tastes, I also did not care for the animation itself. The style is reminiscent of many commercials and comes across as very wooden. There is nothing charming or special about it, so in that sense the departure from live action brings nothing positive to the table, only detracting without enhancing.

In the end, I found watching this latest iteration of "No Activity" to be a little heartbreaking. While the show's makers may have had many valid and well intentioned reasons for transitioning to an animated fourth season, it failed to deliver much in the way of comedy or engaging characters.

Saw Australian version first so had bonded with that but the US version is pretty damn good... loved the two tunnel guys ❤❤❤and all the conversations between JP, his step dad ( the WF character so funny) and Marco, JP does a great low key job of being offended bemused then outraged by the madness he s hearing 😊😊😊... PB does a fine job of seeming American without overdoing it at all, making it look so easy, Janice is good but i missed Carol's comic timing and David Field who i lurve, and how do you replace Stokes?(though Tolbeck was pretty great) and Elizabeth and Bernie!! 😆...my fave character in this version was Roberto he s just adorable. Haven't seen season 2 yet!! But will watch it for sure.

Firstly, a little disclaimer: I haven't seen the Australian original, so I can't compare or comment, but clearly an American remake was the creators' intention given the involvement of Patrick and Trent.

As for the negative comments all around me, look - it is the POINT of the show. The vast majority of the scenes are purely dialogue and character-driven, and every couple of episodes something will actually happen, or two of the characters will meet - but you shouldn't be waiting or expecting during the other scenes for something to happen, it's just a little reward that works all the better BECAUSE of those scenes. It all worked well for me as the last thing I watched before I slept, as you can just listen for the most part, or have it on in the background while doing something else. Keep this in mind, if you want constant action or plot development then watch something else.

I was endeared to the show mainly because of the cast; the character pairings all work and have their moments, with the characters developing or expanding on previous conversations throughout. Season 2 takes great measures to revitalize the situations, especially with Jason Mantzoukas' character, who might have failed without the presence of Jesse Plemons, but actually prospers in an entertaining season-long storyline with Cristin Milioti.

This show is fantastic, couldn't stop laughing at it as the characters are so whacked out its hilarious - I read a couple of peoples reviews giving it only 1 and I cannot deem their credible.

Am really hoping season 2 comes out, its humour at its best and wow will ferrel in this really adds to the punch - not a big fan of the actor but this role he gets an ovation from me - I cannot say the particulars as really its a show worth seeing without spoilers

One thing is that this show doesn't rely on special effects of edge of your seat action or thriller - it keeps you glued by sheer wit and that is a bonus

No Activity is perfectly named. Very little actually happens. It's really all about the conversations ... and that's all it needs. The conversations are hilarious!