Wow, I never thought I'd see a new Red Dwarf being made - even if it is just a special. I gave up on the series at Season 6; when Rob Grant left the show, the writing just got stupid and lazy.
And, yes, those 1998 remastered seasons are almost ruined.
littlesmegger
· 10 months ago
Chloe Annett ain't in the specials I'm afraid, neither is Norman Lovett so no Holly... also, they say it's "Back to Earth" but something will go wrong once they're back on the planet.
Plus Rob [aka Kryten] has already said there is talk of more Dwarf after these specials on his YouTube channel. So I wouldn't be looking at these as a "fitting end", more like a shows rebirth... which is fan-smegging-tastic!!!
Dan
· 10 months ago
I'd rather they just stop, after 2 dismal series. It's not the same show without Rob Grant involved, and the fact these specials don't even feature TWO cast members present in Series VII is ridiculous. What, did Norman Lovett have something *better* to do? What about Hattie Haydridge?
I think that review's a bit harsh, particularly as she's effectively reviewing act one of a "movie". She's right to criticize the poor script and lack of laughs, but everything else was pretty good, I thought. Part 2 and 3 could be hilarious, now the exposition's dealt with.
Jon X
· 9 months ago
One of the things which i suppose i miss or did not actually like about it, was the laughter. Without this (sometimes real some times fake) laughter, it makes it seem way to serious. I understand that no public members would have seen this before last night, but even fake laughter would have sufficed. - Jon
Dan
· 9 months ago
I agree about the laughter. I'm in the group that think sitcoms are improved by studio laughter, unless it would destroy the premise (Office, Peep Show, Outnumbered). My review here: http://danowen.blogspot.com/2009/04/red-dwarf-b...
All Comments
I wonder why BBC2 turned their nose up at this?
And, yes, those 1998 remastered seasons are almost ruined.
Plus Rob [aka Kryten] has already said there is talk of more Dwarf after these specials on his YouTube channel. So I wouldn't be looking at these as a "fitting end", more like a shows rebirth... which is fan-smegging-tastic!!!
I was not impressed