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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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David Mitchell and Robert Webb are back for the fifth instalment of Peep Show, an award winning show in first person style filming. With Mark leaving Soph jilted at the alter, and Jez trying desperately to get his ex back, what a treat we had in line for series 5?
This series we see Mark trying to finally divorce Soph, and make a play for a geeky co-worker, known as "Dobbie", who loves first person role playing games and anything IT really, sounds perfect for Mark doesn't it?
Jez is trying hard to get a record deal: but with Superhans being the way he is, and them not actually being that good, means that the future isn't bright for these two, so he has to seriously consider his future.
Soph's still very upset about Mark leaving her, and even has a few flings, including co-workers and people Mark knows.
This isn't a bad series, but it's not as good as the past series to me. The storylines are good - but they keep ending too conveniently for the length of the episode, or sometimes you get the feeling they're unsure about whether series 6 will go ahead, or if they'll get wrong and die hard fans will be annoyed. The series does work well, but at times you wish they'd stick with a storyline, like Dobbie finally going out with Mark, but you do wonder, does he really just want Soph anyway?
The extras on this look good, a behind the scenes with the boys and girls of Peep Show; the Peep Show relationship tree, which maps every relationship there has been in Peep Show from episode 1 of series 1. There's also Soph's POV, which are scenes filmed in her point of view, which will apparently make up series 6, not sure how that works, maybe C4 have given them another series? There's also deleted scenes, which should be a treat in itself.
This DVD is well worth getting if you like Peep Show, as it's very funny, especially Mark's comments and the way he goes about things. I still think this show is great, and that it's one of the best British situational comedies.
This series we see Mark trying to finally divorce Soph, and make a play for a geeky co-worker, known as "Dobbie", who loves first person role playing games and anything IT really, sounds perfect for Mark doesn't it?
Jez is trying hard to get a record deal: but with Superhans being the way he is, and them not actually being that good, means that the future isn't bright for these two, so he has to seriously consider his future.
Soph's still very upset about Mark leaving her, and even has a few flings, including co-workers and people Mark knows.
This isn't a bad series, but it's not as good as the past series to me. The storylines are good - but they keep ending too conveniently for the length of the episode, or sometimes you get the feeling they're unsure about whether series 6 will go ahead, or if they'll get wrong and die hard fans will be annoyed. The series does work well, but at times you wish they'd stick with a storyline, like Dobbie finally going out with Mark, but you do wonder, does he really just want Soph anyway?
The extras on this look good, a behind the scenes with the boys and girls of Peep Show; the Peep Show relationship tree, which maps every relationship there has been in Peep Show from episode 1 of series 1. There's also Soph's POV, which are scenes filmed in her point of view, which will apparently make up series 6, not sure how that works, maybe C4 have given them another series? There's also deleted scenes, which should be a treat in itself.
This DVD is well worth getting if you like Peep Show, as it's very funny, especially Mark's comments and the way he goes about things. I still think this show is great, and that it's one of the best British situational comedies.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
I can't believe that I was put off buying this at full price because of some of the reviews I read here. I loved the other series of Peep Show, and didn't want to see this one falter. After waiting for such a long time for it to come down in price, I'm annoyed at the over-critical ratings of some reviewers.
This is just as cleverly written as previously - in fact, I don't see what yardstick people are using to compare them. The writing style is similar to other series because it is the same characters and writers which have worked so well before (do they want another Only Fools and Horses disaster where they win the lottery or something?), but the situations, dialogue and story-lines are all as completely original as series 2,3 and 4.
If you liked the others, get this DVD - I doubt you'll be as disappointed as some of these reactionary reviewers seem to have been.
This is just as cleverly written as previously - in fact, I don't see what yardstick people are using to compare them. The writing style is similar to other series because it is the same characters and writers which have worked so well before (do they want another Only Fools and Horses disaster where they win the lottery or something?), but the situations, dialogue and story-lines are all as completely original as series 2,3 and 4.
If you liked the others, get this DVD - I doubt you'll be as disappointed as some of these reactionary reviewers seem to have been.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
All too often a great comedy series starts to turn stale because it ran for one or two series longer than it should have done. The last series of Red Dwarf left a bitter taste in the mouth, whereas Spaced left it at two series and finished on a high.
Peep Show has gone on for perhaps two series more than most would have expected, but more surprisingly, it's still better than most of the other stuff on telly.
From the very first episode you know that this hasn't lost any of the magic. This series maintains the high quality of writing we've come to expect from Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain. There are points on this DVD release where I've had to rewind back a few moments to re-experience some lines which had me in stitches. It's not very often that I laugh out loud at the screen and have to rewatch bits, but because the characters are so familiar, and the delivery is perfect, you really appreciate the genius behind the show.
As with the previous series, the joke is very much on Mark. He tends to finish up more down-trodden with each episode. His life seems to become more tragic as he is mocked, exploited, and left to philosophise on where he is headed. Mark is very much the star of series 5 with Jeremy making less of an appearance than usual. And this seems fair considering that Mark has spent the 4 series before this chasing Sophie, only to jilt her at (or rather, just after) the alter before this series began.
There's an added 'will they, won't they' thing going on with the only serious story arc of the series - female office geek Dobby, and with any other SitCom you'd be guaranteed a predictably happy ending. But with Peep Show you never know what's going to happen. It's the realism in the midst of outrageous scenarios which help this stand out. You can't help but have affection, and identify with the characters because they're so real.
You don't finish watching this series thinking that it looks tired. You watch the credits on the last episode roll and realise that you feel more endeared to the characters than ever before, it leaves you wanting more.
Peep Show has gone on for perhaps two series more than most would have expected, but more surprisingly, it's still better than most of the other stuff on telly.
From the very first episode you know that this hasn't lost any of the magic. This series maintains the high quality of writing we've come to expect from Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain. There are points on this DVD release where I've had to rewind back a few moments to re-experience some lines which had me in stitches. It's not very often that I laugh out loud at the screen and have to rewatch bits, but because the characters are so familiar, and the delivery is perfect, you really appreciate the genius behind the show.
As with the previous series, the joke is very much on Mark. He tends to finish up more down-trodden with each episode. His life seems to become more tragic as he is mocked, exploited, and left to philosophise on where he is headed. Mark is very much the star of series 5 with Jeremy making less of an appearance than usual. And this seems fair considering that Mark has spent the 4 series before this chasing Sophie, only to jilt her at (or rather, just after) the alter before this series began.
There's an added 'will they, won't they' thing going on with the only serious story arc of the series - female office geek Dobby, and with any other SitCom you'd be guaranteed a predictably happy ending. But with Peep Show you never know what's going to happen. It's the realism in the midst of outrageous scenarios which help this stand out. You can't help but have affection, and identify with the characters because they're so real.
You don't finish watching this series thinking that it looks tired. You watch the credits on the last episode roll and realise that you feel more endeared to the characters than ever before, it leaves you wanting more.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Quick delivery but cant believe the state it turned up in. isnt even...
Quick delivery but cant believe the state it turned up in. isnt even in the right case which is cracked in so many places. cant believe it left the shop like that.
Published 6 months ago by tambo112
Peep Show: Funny in a crude sort of way
Peep show is brash, profane, crude, but often quite funny. I bought the disc mainly for the fact that Tom Chadbon, veteran character actor was a guest star in "Jeremy's Mummy. Read more
Published 13 months ago by P. S. Gross-Black
A return to form
Armstrong, Bain and director Martin bring the fifth back to basics following the wedding planning of the previous year as Webb struggles with finances and family and Mitchell finds... Read more
Published on 5 Sep 2009 by Mutt
RUDE,CRUDE,BUT VERY,VERY FUNNY!!!
Ace British sitcom with Robert Webb brilliant as Jeremy the 35 going on 15 spoilt brat and David Mitchell as his outwardly respectable friend
Mark who both seem to end up in... Read more
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Published on 20 Aug 2009 by Juan Sheet
Is Peep show the best TV show ever?
Short answer yes. Long answer also yes. Peep show is quite possibly the best comedy show ever. The funniest and most real sitcom since Red Dwarf. Read more
Published on 25 May 2009 by Mr. K. J. Mason
Excellent Product
Bought this for my husband. Service was great - arrived promptly and very well priced compared to the high street. Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2009 by E. A. Pette
always good to watch
altho i was told it was the worst series made yet, i found series 5 very enjoyable, especially marks PR war in the office. Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2009 by Jude M. Clancy
DISK MISSING FROM THE BOX
I would have wrote a review about the series and how good/bad it is but unfortunately, after taking off the packaging and opening the box, the disk wasn't in there. Read more
Published on 1 Jan 2009 by Mr. F. J. Smith
The sad demise of a once sublime series
Series Five of Peep Show is a sad sight, after the first four consistently inspired series. Series one and two of the show remain the best, partly because of very consistent... Read more
Published on 26 Dec 2008 by Belgrano
one trick pony
i loved the first 3 series, its getting tiresome now seeing them lose all the time and to be quite honest i think the characters have been exhausted. Read more
Published on 23 Oct 2008 by Mr. C. W. Turner
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