This Way Up

Great writing from Aisling Bea - it's funny and feels authentic. Definitely worth a watch if you like clever, subtle humour as opposed to slapstick. Hope there's a second series!

An incredible show that has so much honesty and heart and is Funny! Really reminds you to show up for others and keep laughing and loving even when you feel terrible. And it's just amazing well written and acted. The whole cast is phenomenal.

Felt compelled to leave a review. Just binged watched season 2 and it's even better than season 1. It's very funny & brilliantly written. And the cast is just perfect. It touched and moved me on so many levels...A must watch.

Is that there are only 6 episodes each season! Too brief a time with these wonderfully drawn and acted characters! Every actor embodies their character with vivid realness, kindness, and completeness. A perfect blend of humor, drama, and reality. How long will we have to wait for the next season?? Hopefully, all remain healthy and return for season 3.

I had to leave a review since I've read some in here that are frankly childish, witless, and overly critical. Perhaps female led comedy is too scary for some? Or maybe the subtly of the humour went over their heads.

It's interesting to see a protagonist whom we can laugh with, rather than at, as is the way with many sitcoms. She is a genuinely funny character who hides behind the tears of a clown when it comes to her hidden mental health problems. The struggles portrayed are very relatable, and they're set in a modern, inclusive world.

It's clear that Aisling Bea comes from a standup comedy background, as her million-words-a-minute ramblings take up most of the screen time. There are moments that are genuinely hilarious, but also very moving as well.

This is a great new addition to Channel 4's abundant collection of UK sitcoms. Hope to see more!