Think Black Mirror with a dash of Monty Python and math class. The dark comedy anthology, Inside No. 9, written and often performed by funnymen Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton, delivers stories with connections to the number nine. We preview Season 8. “The Bones of St. Nicholas” A doctor (Pemberton) has a reason for booking his “champing” (church camping) stay at a supposedly haunted place of worship on Christmas Eve. If only those last-minute guests would leave…. “Mother’s Ruin” Two brothers try necromancy to resurrect their mom and ask where she hid a lifetime of ill-gotten gains. Featuring the world’s funniest blood sacrifice. (Credit: Gary Moyes/©BBC/courtesy Everett Collection) “Paraskevidekatriaphobia” Superstitious Gareth (Shearsmith), who has a fear of Friday the 13th, hides out at home that day—but bad luck finds him. “Love Is a Stranger” The dangers of swiping right: Sweet, passive Vicky (Claire Rushbrook) braves online...
- 8/19/2023
- TV Insider
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