Derek (Ricky gervais show)

wHATcOLOR · 10-04-2013, 02:50 AM

Who here has watched this? Saw it on Netflix, really enjoyed it. A lot, thought it was amazing

noyen · 03:23 AM

watched it recently too. was unsure through the first episode whether it was going to be a comedy or what.. karl pilkington looks ridiculous. was crying by the end. was a pretty great series. i guess a second season is in the works which. +is cool.

Fonzie · 10-04-2013, 03:19 AM

Yeah, it's pretty great.

duovamp · 10-09-2013, 08:48 AM

I can't do more than 2 episodes at a time. I can only cry my eyes out for about an hour a day.

Mo · 10-09-2013, 09:00 AM

I'm torn.

On the one hand Gervais obviously cares about the subject matter and his Derek character, and Pilkington is surprisingly good in it (probably because his character is de facto him in a different job).

On the other hand I can't take Gervais seriously.
As much as I want to feel touched by his writing and acting, all I can see is the guy who did all the radio shows and podcasts playing a "slow" person.
Doesn't work for me.

duovamp · 10-09-2013, 09:19 AM

You're saying it's a stretch for you to see a mentally challenged individual portrayed by someone you've long recognized as not disabled, therefore shattering the illusion and dismantling your suspension of disbelief?

Mo · 10-09-2013, 10:29 AM

Kind of.
It's hard to explain, I have this weird love-hate for Gervais and most of the things he's done. Eh, who cares.

In related news: I'm absolutely disappointed by Stephen Merchant's new show, "Hello Ladies". Almost as dull as "Life's Too Short".

duovamp · 10-09-2013, 10:35 AM

I know what you mean though. The character Derek is great but he's still Rick.

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10-04-2013, 03:19 AM	#3
Fonzie Dute of Seven Y's Location: Mr. C's garage Posts: 7,573	Yeah, it's pretty great.

10-09-2013, 08:48 AM	#4
duovamp Brazilian Blouselord Location: heavy metal pool party Posts: 35,674	I can't do more than 2 episodes at a time. I can only cry my eyes out for about an hour a day.

10-09-2013, 09:00 AM	#5
Mo Immortal Posts: 20,988	I'm torn. On the one hand Gervais obviously cares about the subject matter and his Derek character, and Pilkington is surprisingly good in it (probably because his character is de facto him in a different job). On the other hand I can't take Gervais seriously. As much as I want to feel touched by his writing and acting, all I can see is the guy who did all the radio shows and podcasts playing a "slow" person. Doesn't work for me.

10-09-2013, 09:19 AM	#6
duovamp Brazilian Blouselord Location: heavy metal pool party Posts: 35,674	You're saying it's a stretch for you to see a mentally challenged individual portrayed by someone you've long recognized as not disabled, therefore shattering the illusion and dismantling your suspension of disbelief?

10-09-2013, 10:29 AM	#7
Mo Immortal Posts: 20,988	Kind of. It's hard to explain, I have this weird love-hate for Gervais and most of the things he's done. Eh, who cares. In related news: I'm absolutely disappointed by Stephen Merchant's new show, "Hello Ladies". Almost as dull as "Life's Too Short".

10-09-2013, 10:35 AM	#8
duovamp Brazilian Blouselord Location: heavy metal pool party Posts: 35,674	I know what you mean though. The character Derek is great but he's still Rick.