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Peep Show features Mark (David Mitchell) and Jeremy (Robert Webb), two flat-mates living in south London. Mark is a credit manager and the more financially successful of the two, often pessimistic about life and anything to do with Jeremy’s next big ‘idea’. Jeremy rents Mark's spare room and usually has a much more optimistic and energetic outlook on the world than Mark. His self-proclaimed talent as a musician is yet to be recognised, and he is seen as a lazy waster with dodgy friends and not as popular or attractive as he would like to think himself.
In series 6 Mark and Jeremy are still sharing a flat in post-credit crunch Croydon while there is a whiff of desperation surrounding them. Having discovered that Sophie (Olivia Colman) is pregnant they have to face up to the possibility that either one of them might be a father. How will this effect Mark’s pursuit of Dobby (Isy Suttie)? And will it help or hinder Jeremy as he falls for his dream woman, dope-dealing-musician-activist Elena (Vera Filatova)?
Extras on the DVD include an exclusive behind the scenes glimpses from those involved in Peep Show and cast interviews. The must see for any fans of the series, an animation feature on ‘how Peep show is made’ and deleted scenes from series 6.
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27 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Series 5 saw a bit of a dip in quality in my view. I thought that maybe the format was tired or perhaps the apparent conclusion of the Mark and Sophie relationship signalled the end. Thankfully, series 6 has blown the cobwebs to smithereens in three ways:
Firstly, they've remembered what brought series 2 and 3 alive - new principal characters, in particular Elena, the friendly neighbourhood drug dealing bisexual Russian brings a whole new dynamic to the show, bewitching both Jeremy and the viewer.
Secondly, whilst the Mark-Jez relationship remains firmly stuck in first-day-at-infant school gear, many of the individual characters are allowed to break free of previous conventions and rules: With JLB blowing up, Mark flirts with what he might be, instead of railing against what he has become; Johnson's manic drive finally spills over into something a little darker, and even Jez plays against type by occasionally caring for others' feelings after sweetly falling in love.
Finally, the jokes are relentless. Sight gags, set-up and pay-off gags, embarrassment and recognition stuff - this we kind of take for granted. But the use of language - and in particular the A level command of swearing - is just on a different level here to previous offerings.
The series sparkles with the sense of writers and performers really enjoying themselves. I love that the main supporting characters (Sophie, Dobbie, Big Suze, Superhans, Johnson) appear only intermittently - and only then where a major plot development justifies their involvement - series 5 seemed overburdened by a need to update us on Sophie's decline for instance. In summary, a fantastic series, some great performances and still the most true-to-life realisation of the horrible awkwardness of what it's like to have to pretend to be a grown-up.
Firstly, they've remembered what brought series 2 and 3 alive - new principal characters, in particular Elena, the friendly neighbourhood drug dealing bisexual Russian brings a whole new dynamic to the show, bewitching both Jeremy and the viewer.
Secondly, whilst the Mark-Jez relationship remains firmly stuck in first-day-at-infant school gear, many of the individual characters are allowed to break free of previous conventions and rules: With JLB blowing up, Mark flirts with what he might be, instead of railing against what he has become; Johnson's manic drive finally spills over into something a little darker, and even Jez plays against type by occasionally caring for others' feelings after sweetly falling in love.
Finally, the jokes are relentless. Sight gags, set-up and pay-off gags, embarrassment and recognition stuff - this we kind of take for granted. But the use of language - and in particular the A level command of swearing - is just on a different level here to previous offerings.
The series sparkles with the sense of writers and performers really enjoying themselves. I love that the main supporting characters (Sophie, Dobbie, Big Suze, Superhans, Johnson) appear only intermittently - and only then where a major plot development justifies their involvement - series 5 seemed overburdened by a need to update us on Sophie's decline for instance. In summary, a fantastic series, some great performances and still the most true-to-life realisation of the horrible awkwardness of what it's like to have to pretend to be a grown-up.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I am a big fan of peep show, i love the scenarios, the way it is written , the format of the show and pretty much all the characters.
With each series i have found plenty to admire, my fave series is probably series 2 and i found some weaknesses in series 5 if im honest but i was still looking forward to this series after the cliffhanger finish of series 5.
Series 6 isnt pure gold if im honest but the show seems to allow more characters to change and develop more than ever before, we see a darker, more sinister look at johnson, superhands seems a little more level headed in places , jeremy shows some compassion and understanding as he finally says to himself that he is in love and mark is a ticking timebomb as he struggles to deal with life.
The use of some of the new characters is key here and while i didnt laugh the house down i was forever entertained.
The funniest parts of the show are probably still the inner monolouges as reality is served up in the thoughts.
I am pleased that there is a series 7 and await it eagerly.
With each series i have found plenty to admire, my fave series is probably series 2 and i found some weaknesses in series 5 if im honest but i was still looking forward to this series after the cliffhanger finish of series 5.
Series 6 isnt pure gold if im honest but the show seems to allow more characters to change and develop more than ever before, we see a darker, more sinister look at johnson, superhands seems a little more level headed in places , jeremy shows some compassion and understanding as he finally says to himself that he is in love and mark is a ticking timebomb as he struggles to deal with life.
The use of some of the new characters is key here and while i didnt laugh the house down i was forever entertained.
The funniest parts of the show are probably still the inner monolouges as reality is served up in the thoughts.
I am pleased that there is a series 7 and await it eagerly.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Mitchell and Webb have not let me down with this series. I think it is possibly funnier than the other ones, there are more one liners and all the great characters are there. Johnson is as you've never seen him before and Mark is a little more confident perhaps - and Jez is just Jez.
If you haven't seen the prior series - buy them all.
If you haven't seen the prior series - buy them all.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good Service
Arrived VERY quickly, however, the font on the side of the DVD has changed compared to the others and the image on the cover is quite pixelated and bad quality. Read more
Published 12 months ago by JennieWhite
Painful as always
We're a bit behind with the old TV shows at the mo, so had an "entire Series 6 Peep Show marathon" last night.
Let's just say that my sides still ache.
Let's just say that my sides still ache.
Published 15 months ago by C. S. Schalck
Still great, but not one of the classics
Nostalgia is clearly never what it used to be, but the last couple of series of Peep Show, at least in my mind, haven't been able to live up to the simple brilliance of their... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Brother Swerve
just gets better and better
Peepshow is by far the best comedy around. I cannot say any more without spoiling it... Just buy it and see for yourself
Published 21 months ago by Ian R. West
Still excellent
This is another excellent series and I'm already looking forward to series 7. I think series 6 might be better than 5. Read more
Published 22 months ago by D. Lawry
Very Good
I am very pleased with my DVD, it is in great condition and works perfectly.
Published 24 months ago by Mr D W Northam
Every bit as good as the previous seasons.
This is my favourite comedy, it is simply brilliant viewing, with fine comedic acting and great one liners. Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2010 by JUDE
love it
Great recovery as peep show 5 for me was a bit bruce dyer!! but loved it being back to its best!
Published on 24 Feb 2010 by Mr. M. T. Brookes
Peep Show series six
This is the greatest series of Peep Show yet! I got it for my wife for X-mas and she loves it.
Published on 11 Jan 2010 by Lloyd H. Sirota
Ouch.
Series 5 of Peep Show was disappointing. Series 6 was just embarrassing. There were around 2 funny moments in the whole series. Read more
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