Bad Move

Predictable situations with only a slight hint of humour makes this second series a real slog. The characters are one-dimensional and the situations contrived. Humour usually thrives amidst the unexpected which is in very short supply here.

This comedy is refreshing and well written. Jack Dee's character is excellent and you really do start to care about the characters. Bizarre and hilarious mix of village folk. All my family loved it, especially as it aired the week my brother moved to a house in the country.

Having proved his skill in a sitcom before in the form of 'Lead Balloon', which ran for four successful series, it's a surprise to see Jack Dee returning to the genre again.

This new show isn't quite as funny (based on the first episode) as 'Balloon' was, with the supporting cast's characters not being half as entertaining/endearing as those that Dee's Rick Spleen had to deal with.

It has potential, but it'll be interesting to see what Dee does with the 'city folk move to the country' set up that 'The Good Life' and 'The Green Green Grass' didn't do previously.

I stumbled across this series on Netflix and thought I'd give it a whirl because I like Jack Dee. I'm so glad I did!!

I'm really surprised by the negative reviews - it's brilliant!

So, I was sad to learn the next series wasn't on Netflix. Thankfully, it was on Amazon. The second series was hilarious.

I don't write reviews, this is my first. The reason I'm writing it, is because I loved it so much. I really hope they'll make a third series!

Love all the characters: Steve, Nicky, Grizzo, Mat & Minna, even Sharon and the old lady!

It's a great comedy, and so nice that it's set in the country.

PLEASE make a third series!!!

In an era where the public raves over complete and utter garbage such as Mrs Brown's Boys, programmes like Bad Move are a nice refreshing throwback to the proper sitcom.

After watching just the first episode it comes across as a watered down Lead Balloon set in the country, which is not a bad thing at all.

Hopefully ITV will give it a chance to grow and it could develop in to a nice comfortable series despite the odd pessimism of the modern viewer.