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That said, it remains a far more divisive programme than its forerunner, The Office. Written by, directed and featuring Stephen Merchant and Ricky Gervais, its appeal is more concentrated and less broad, following Andy Millman on his progression from background artist to his own TV show. At times, for a programme frequently billed as a comedy, theres a melancholy tone, although thats not to say it doesnt deliver its fair share of laughs in the process.
Many of those laughs are oiled by the seemingly never-ending conveyor belt of big names who take part in the show. Extrass first season attracted the likes of Kate Winslet and Samuel L Jackson, but this time, the likes of Daniel Radcliffe, Sir Ian McKellen and David Bowie are quick to join in. Theres, er, Barry from EastEnders, too, who adds to the fun.
And fun is, ultimately, what Extras serves up, albeit laced with a depth and occasional bout on introspectiveness. As with the first season, its Ashley Jensen who steals the show from underneath Extras cavalcade of star names, with a terrific portrayal of Maggie Jacobs.
Yet this second series feels and is superior to the first, and already, its creators have announced that theyre putting the brakes on the show, save for one final special to sign off with. And itll be sad when it all ends. For while Extras takes a little time to get to love, its likely to be held in similar regard to the aforementioned The Office in the years to come. --Jon Foster
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