Ten Percent

I really hope this gets a second series. You do need to stick with it and after 3 episodes I was hooked. The characters, the star cameos (Kelly Macdonald was a great one) and the quick wit make it something different and fun.

I haven't seen the original series this is based on so can't compare but you can tell that it has French influence.

Really enjoyed this. It's got virtually nothing in common with the French version & that doesn't matter. More of a dark comedy drama than Call my Agent.

Anyone who hasn't watched the French original, I sincerely advise you do that. This is merely a pale imitation. It's hard to put a finger on all the reasons why, but suffice to say that everything that's vital has been lost in translation.

The funny thing is, it's disconcertingly faithful to the original. The characters are each precise replicas of the French ones - even down to facial features - as are the settings, and the plot lines are often similar. But somehow the wit and flair of the original writing has all been sucked out. What you're left with is a rather empty shell.

Sadly not a rewarding watch if you've seen the French original "Call My Agent!/Dix Per Cent" - as they've just rehashed the original plots with English actors and the odd tweek. As a result its impossible to watch without a huge sense of 'deja vu.'

Would have been much more interesting if they'd kept the premise and played with the characters and invented new plots reflecting the UK industry.

It was decently enough made and the cast were fine, though I expected a big, big star in the opener. Overall I'd agree with other reviewers - why remake a classic if you're not bringing anything new to the party?

Vive le France! For me.

Initially it seemed awkward and contrived, but looking at it without considering Call My Agent, I think it is working quite well. One of the characters looks like she is trying to be an actress in Twenty-Twelve, and it is almost embarrassing, but I do not think they are replicas of the French production, and I am enjoying it. Especially if they continue to relax.