Yes, Prime Minister continues the adventures of Jim Hacker after he becomes the tenant of Number 10 Downing Street. He once more has Sir Humphrey Appleby for his nemesis-and-sometimes-ally in the latter's role as Cabinet Secretary, with Bernard Wooley maintaining his position as Hacker's Principal Private Secretary. The trio now tackle issues of greater international import and must frequently extricate themselves from tangled webs despite their often having conflicts of interest.
This sequel maintains the flair, wit and charm of its predecessor show Yes Minister even if the heightened importance of the episode subject matters makes the satire a little less believable. The writing is excellent with wonderful comedic timing, and the acting is masterly. If you loved Yes Minister, you will love this as well; if you did not, you likely won't since it is more of the same. If you have not seen that prequel series, then Yes, Prime Minister can deliver an amusing satirical take on bureaucratic affairs, narratted and enacted in classic British fashion.
This sequel maintains the flair, wit and charm of its predecessor show Yes Minister even if the heightened importance of the episode subject matters makes the satire a little less believable. The writing is excellent with wonderful comedic timing, and the acting is masterly. If you loved Yes Minister, you will love this as well; if you did not, you likely won't since it is more of the same. If you have not seen that prequel series, then Yes, Prime Minister can deliver an amusing satirical take on bureaucratic affairs, narratted and enacted in classic British fashion.