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The second series of Nighty Night finds Jill (Julia Davis) still obsessed with Don (Angus Deayton) and travelling to Cornwall to find him. Jill discovers the new-age health centre where Don and Cath (Rebecca Front)--under the wing of hippy therapist Jacques--are trying to rebuild their relationship. The multi-award winning success of the first series has led to a second series unafraid to take its black humour into areas of bad taste, while retaining its comedic edge. Julia Davis gives a compelling performance as the glamorous, self-absorbed sociopath Jill, who manipulates everyone she comes across in order to get her way.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The first series of "Nighty Night" is an unquestionable masterpiece: a six-part series dedicated to opportunist Jill Tyrell's quest to achieve her myriad goals by the most immoral means possible. From Don the married doctor to the upkeep of "Beauty by Jill" hair salon, Julia Davis's dark allegory on Western culture idealized the end result without consideration for the process. The finality of the first year's series run has found new life in this second DVD collection, yet the overall tone and comic edge is now manipulated into a programme of a different order. Davis's Jill has (d)evolved into a much more grotesque creation: a further hyper-sexualized abomination whose moral compass has only continued on its path southward. The usual suspects are all accounted for: Linda, the abused (but justifiably so) cohort who assists Jill in turkey baster fertilizaton and massage therapy when not prying trout from her front bottom; Cath and Don, a couple undergoing new age relationship counselling due to Don's infidelity and Cath's prudish lily; Sue, bereaved widow of Vicar Gordon, outfitted with enormous nipples she considers a gift from God; and a new cast of beach dwelling therapists to assist in the inevitable psychological trauma each encounters as orchestrated by puppetmaster Jill. The fine line between dark humor and farcical gross-outs gags is put to the test during these six episodes continuing on the first year's theme in an entirely more explicit manner.
The best way to approach this series is to disassociate it from its predecessor: all may appear the same, but the proof is in the eating as one unlucky octogenarian discovers in one of the series' more disgusting parables. Writer/actor Julia Davis took the more subdued concept of a woman compelled to murder and deceit as far as one could hope; here is where the story steps over the line. Humour abounds and ridiculousness ensues, but the general landscape is defined by the surreal more than the daily sadism initially offered (to quote a laudatory review). The jokes come fast and raunchy, but the hilarity stays consistent with the story arc to a degree that one can't dismiss it all as mere padding. No matter how off-colour the affair becomes, the characters stay true to their convictions (or lack thereof) while never lessening the extreme shock value afforded the numerous sight gags employed.
Does it go too far? Certainly. Are the characters bloated, over-exaggerated versions of themselves? At times. Is the series enjoyable? Undeniably. In the end there is still humour to be found and storylines of interest that make this series a worthy contender at an affordable price. Tread lightly here: be prepared for a different look at your favourite masochist, shot in another light but still as revolting as ever. And intriguingly so.
The best way to approach this series is to disassociate it from its predecessor: all may appear the same, but the proof is in the eating as one unlucky octogenarian discovers in one of the series' more disgusting parables. Writer/actor Julia Davis took the more subdued concept of a woman compelled to murder and deceit as far as one could hope; here is where the story steps over the line. Humour abounds and ridiculousness ensues, but the general landscape is defined by the surreal more than the daily sadism initially offered (to quote a laudatory review). The jokes come fast and raunchy, but the hilarity stays consistent with the story arc to a degree that one can't dismiss it all as mere padding. No matter how off-colour the affair becomes, the characters stay true to their convictions (or lack thereof) while never lessening the extreme shock value afforded the numerous sight gags employed.
Does it go too far? Certainly. Are the characters bloated, over-exaggerated versions of themselves? At times. Is the series enjoyable? Undeniably. In the end there is still humour to be found and storylines of interest that make this series a worthy contender at an affordable price. Tread lightly here: be prepared for a different look at your favourite masochist, shot in another light but still as revolting as ever. And intriguingly so.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I loved series 1 to bits and had heard from friends that series 2 was much "closer to the edge". They were right. I doubt this will get a third series. Didn't offend me but lots of times it just felt that JD had run out of ideas and went for the most ridiculous plotline she could imagine.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
series two of nighty night truly went for it,more adult,more obscene,more over the top and in doing so lost some of its comical edge,but is still miles better than the more mainstream rubbish that appears on television.
Series two carries on from where series one left off,but is set in cornwall where husband don and wife cath have fleed to start again and get away from the evil clutches of jill,again played brilliantly by creator julia davis,a witch that few can draw comparison too,the lies she tells,the way she manipulates and prods at peoples weaknesses and of course her generosity,as in she buys someone a gift and then says ,we will square up later or it gets nasty is pure gold and one of her catchphrases that sums her up best.
Jill eventually tracks them down and so begins a series of grossed out humour,cringe worthy moments and madness all round as jill attempts to take all that isnt hers,by now she doesnt care if she kills people,it just doesnt matter,this series is still great but not as vital as the first but all round this is a series that is just stunning,better than the office?yes!
Series two carries on from where series one left off,but is set in cornwall where husband don and wife cath have fleed to start again and get away from the evil clutches of jill,again played brilliantly by creator julia davis,a witch that few can draw comparison too,the lies she tells,the way she manipulates and prods at peoples weaknesses and of course her generosity,as in she buys someone a gift and then says ,we will square up later or it gets nasty is pure gold and one of her catchphrases that sums her up best.
Jill eventually tracks them down and so begins a series of grossed out humour,cringe worthy moments and madness all round as jill attempts to take all that isnt hers,by now she doesnt care if she kills people,it just doesnt matter,this series is still great but not as vital as the first but all round this is a series that is just stunning,better than the office?yes!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Nighty Night....what a laugh!!
this is one of the best comedy series i have seen in my life well worth watching, if your looking for a laugh then buy this
Published 7 months ago by chrissy coult, scunthorpe
FAST AND RELIABLE
IT IS WHAT IS SAYS ON THE BOX A DARK BUT VERY FUNNY SERIES, BRILLIANT CAST AND VERY FUNNY BUT SICK CHARACTERS
Published 7 months ago by miss rose
Classic
This is a great price to pay for a classic cult show following the involved life of Don, his wife and sex mad neighbour.
Published 7 months ago by MIQ
Great comedy, Series 2 is just as funny!
I can't understand how some people gave this just one star! Yes, it's very black comedy. Yes it makes you cringe, and sometimes get angry. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr Underground
Not as good as Series 1
Nighty Night Series 2 might not be quite as good as the excellent (and almost embarrassing to watch) Series 1
but if you love the first series you will want this anyway if... Read more
but if you love the first series you will want this anyway if... Read more
Published 9 months ago by CoolUnc
Something isn't right
This series makes the unfortunate mistake that many comedies do in their second seasons and becomes too reliant on the every-increasing idiosyncrasies of its characters. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. J. N. Windsor
Hiya Cath!
Anyone who doesn't give this series five stars (BOTH season 1 and 2) does not get the humour and should donate their copy to someone else who might, this is genius.. end of!
Published 15 months ago by honestasican
nighty night
I am a huge fan of this programme. It is very funny. I would definately recommend if you want a good laugh.
Published 17 months ago by Mr. Peter B. York
As good as ever
The second season of this series was never released in North America, and I've searched for years before it occurred to me to look here. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Lola Murphy
Black comedy at it's best
For all of you have seen and loved series 1, you'll love this. There is no end to Jill's behaviour and her quest to get the man of her dreams.Julia Davis is brilliant.
Published 20 months ago by D. Davidson
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