Derek (Ricky Gervais)

[Fenster]

Anyone watch this? I'm a pretty big fan of his stuff but when I read him saying "he wants to make people cry as well as laugh," I thought I would hate it.

As well as funny it was genuinely touching (and that comes from a complete and utter cunt).

Anyone else surprised by it?

[Howlin Mad Missy]

I wasn't sure by the pilot that it would be a funny and as touching as it was. Thought it was at times brilliant. He also writes great parts for women.

There's going to be a second series

[smashup]

That Duran Duran scene last week was funny as fuck lol

Ricky Gervais stuff always takes a while to get into but once you get the characters its brilliant ;-)

[Mark TKO]

yes i was surprised by it. Funny and sad at same time - especially this week with the old girl dying and the husband telling us how they met

The Duran Duran scene was genius and i was in tears watching it - and Pilkington's observation scenes on life always raised a giggle.

[0james0]

It took me a couple of episodes to "get it" which I suppose was simpy me getting to know the characters.

Really enjoyed it though, some really funny moments.

[Saddo]

I watched one episode by accident... the drawing on crabs episode.

really made me laugh... might have to do the catchup on them all.

[boyla]

Without Pilkington, I wouldn't bother watching it.

Find it weird and uncomfortable Ricky plays a guy with mental problems.

With most episodes(not watched them all), The empathy based story lines also seems forced.

Real step down from the Office and Extras.