I have tried, loving Leonard Rossiter as I do (Rising Damp was wonderful, up to and excluding series 4), to appreciate this comedy on several occasions, but have given up once again before I get to the end of the first series. The problem is that it is just NOT FUNNY! I know comedy is in the ear of the beholder, but the script is really weak in every single episode and the canned laughter is in the very worst tradition of 'early' TV comedy.
Some of the CJ stuff is amusing for the first few times - "I didn't get where I am today..." is memorable. But I can't help wondering what Mr Rossiter really thought of what he was asked to do and say. All the energy, wit and humour of Rigsby is almost entirely missing here, try as he might to deal with the terrible lines everyone has to deliver.
If you enjoyed the series before, I dare say you'll love the DVDs.. look out for mine on eBay.
Some of the CJ stuff is amusing for the first few times - "I didn't get where I am today..." is memorable. But I can't help wondering what Mr Rossiter really thought of what he was asked to do and say. All the energy, wit and humour of Rigsby is almost entirely missing here, try as he might to deal with the terrible lines everyone has to deliver.
If you enjoyed the series before, I dare say you'll love the DVDs.. look out for mine on eBay.