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All six episodes from the first season of the Channel 4 comedy series starring Stephen Mangan and Sharon Horgan as a pair of emotionally damaged talent agents who find a confusing mixture of solace and infuriation in (and out of) each other's arms. Anthony Head co-stars as the sleazy agency boss, Stephen.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
I almost missed this excellent series and discovererd this completely by accident. Okay, so I'm going through a divorce myself, which is what Stephen Mangan's character, Alex, is going through; and the themes do have some dark undertones but this was the tonic I needed! Oh how I laughed! Bring on series 2!!!!
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By S. Swift
Free agents is one of the fantastic shows that you tune into by chance, and then makes you watch it religiously every week (and re-watch it online, and then buy the dvd to re-watch it over and over again when it has expired from 'catch-up').The fact that you instantly fall in love with a geeky looking, family-abandoning talent agent who is giving his co-worker a good seeing to is testiment to both the way the series is written and acted by the excellent cast.
Rather than most tiredsome comedy shows where there is a pointless gag every 30 seconds, free agents tells a blooming good story of the twists and turns love can take. From the beginning it is obvious that 30-something Helen (who's fiance has recently and unexpectedly died from a heart condition)and Alex (who, due to a pre mid life crsis, left his wife and children, despite still madly in love with) will eventually figure it all out together, but you still join in for the ride.
It's impossilbe to single out what makes this series an all-round winner: the sex-obsessed boss who has had more wives than most people have had hot dinners and uses his dishwasher to clean dildos gallore; Helen's almost sister-in-law who can't let go of her brother's (Peter) death to the extent that she names her new baby girl 'Peta'; cringe-worthy Dan who's life revoles around being an agent and pinning to have a go witht he receptionist; or the fact that all the agency become a family for each other when their real family life goes to pot. What is certain is that it will make you laugh, cry, squirm, gasp with horror, and cheer on Helen and Alex to get it together until the very end. The only thing that remains is for the second series to be rolled out as soon as possible.
Rather than most tiredsome comedy shows where there is a pointless gag every 30 seconds, free agents tells a blooming good story of the twists and turns love can take. From the beginning it is obvious that 30-something Helen (who's fiance has recently and unexpectedly died from a heart condition)and Alex (who, due to a pre mid life crsis, left his wife and children, despite still madly in love with) will eventually figure it all out together, but you still join in for the ride.
It's impossilbe to single out what makes this series an all-round winner: the sex-obsessed boss who has had more wives than most people have had hot dinners and uses his dishwasher to clean dildos gallore; Helen's almost sister-in-law who can't let go of her brother's (Peter) death to the extent that she names her new baby girl 'Peta'; cringe-worthy Dan who's life revoles around being an agent and pinning to have a go witht he receptionist; or the fact that all the agency become a family for each other when their real family life goes to pot. What is certain is that it will make you laugh, cry, squirm, gasp with horror, and cheer on Helen and Alex to get it together until the very end. The only thing that remains is for the second series to be rolled out as soon as possible.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Took a little while to get into Free Agents but once you get a feel for the dynamics between the 2 lead Actors (Steven Mangan and Sharon Horgan) then it was thoroughly enjoyable. Add to this the dryness of Matt Holness and the absolute vulgarity of Anthony Head it flows very well.
You will not laugh aloud too much but rather enjoy the witty dialog between the lead characters, and the odd but realistic views on the lives of these neurotic adults.
You will not laugh aloud too much but rather enjoy the witty dialog between the lead characters, and the odd but realistic views on the lives of these neurotic adults.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very funny series!
This DVD is absolutely hilarious, great acting by all once you start watching this it's very hard to stop. Highly recommended!
Published 3 months ago by Mark B
1.0 out of 5 stars
Quite the most unfunny thing I've seen for a while
Romantic comedies with a darker edge to them have potential. But unfortunately the best thing about this one is the well-designed title sequence. Read more
Published 16 months ago by StormSworder
5.0 out of 5 stars
An overlooked gem
I missed 'Free Agents' at the time it aired & caught it later on 4OD, Channel 4's internet player service, and I'm so glad I did. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Atsushunamir
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious and Clever
No wonder NBC have just picked this up to make an American version. This is a really great three hander. What a cast! Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2011 by Thomas S. Gleeson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Catch up with Free Agents and demand more from 4
I remember seeing episode one and then missing the rest. Got the DVD and I'm pleased as punch with it.
I'm guessing there was no second series. Too, too bad. Read more
I'm guessing there was no second series. Too, too bad. Read more
Published on 13 Dec 2010 by Philoctetes
4.0 out of 5 stars
Smutty but hilarious
Just finished watching this series - watched it in one go. I really enjoyed it, as I admire the three key actors and have enjoyed their earlier work and its smutty, dark humour is... Read more
Published on 19 Nov 2010 by Sandgroper
2.0 out of 5 stars
. . . not quite as funny as all that.
I wanted to like it. I really did but in the end I could not. Sorry but good 'pedigree' do not necessarily equate into good comedy. Read more
Published on 8 July 2010 by Pedro Paramo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Totally fabulous
Be prepared to laugh (and make sure the kids are definitely not in hearing range - best that they are fast asleep as the language is really funny - but you don't want a 3 year old... Read more
Published on 14 May 2009 by C. Smith
1.0 out of 5 stars
Simply dreadful
This was a load of foul mouthed rubbish masquerading as a comedy. It wasn't remotely funny. it was crude and offensive. What Anthony Head was doing in this God alone alone knows. Read more
Published on 15 April 2009 by Malcolm Allsop
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