Hunderby

If you are a fan of 19th Century Gothic movies (e.g., Rebecca, Jane Eyre) or Jane Austen period dramas you must see this show. Along with great writing and comedic acting, this show combines a wit and satire and love for the genre that is just wonderful. I can't recommend this show more highly. There were moments I laughed so loudly I thought my downstairs neighbor would come up to see if I was OK. Impeccably done with a deadpan humor that is unique and sidesplitting. As an American I am new to Julia Davis' writing AND acting, it is COMEDY GOLD. I also very much appreciate the feminine perspective. Every actor in this show deserves accolades but Rufus Jones' Dr. Foggerty deserves a special mention. The use of classic music in just the right amounts was also brilliant.

I could see shades of Rebecca, Jane Eyre, Tom Jones, Wurthering Heights, and several others. I'm sure there were others that I just haven't read, so could not appreciate the spoof.

Was gutted that sky didnt renew this for a third series, it's a fantastically twisted comedy from the great Julia Davis, everything she does is superb in my opinion. It's wonderfully witty an expertly written with a very adept cast.

Dark, funny yet strange. I love it! It's unique for sure. Soo many twists I didnt see coming. The drama of it is hilarious. Beautifully done! Brava!! The only annoying thing is Helene's high, pitchy, squeezy voice but I think that is on purpose.

Quotably funny, great production values in this lampoon of English village life during peak empire. Brit costume comedy has sometimes been under the spell of Python, but Hunderby is very much its own show, marking out fresh terrain with really accomplished comic performances and writing and direction. Conceits such as 'Bird Raymond' and 'Bubbly Milk' stay with you. The second series is darker, and the tonal shift may appeal more to some than others. Further series would be very welcome and, now that it is some years down the track, there would a new audience to add to the many current fans of the show. The UK continues to produce innovative or thoughtful comedy (Episodes, Fleabag, Defending the Guilty) and Hunderby is an instant classic. The trailer includes some great tasters of the very funny performances, and the Vicar's dance shows the fine comic control the creative team brings to this show.