Here We Go is a 6 part sitcom from 2022, based on a one off pandemic-themed comedy from 2020 called Pandemonium. I initially watched Here We Go without having heard of Pandemonium.
To start with the bad: the camerawork is shaky and disorienting, the idea that this has been made as a documentary by the teenage son is not believable, and the father at times seems to be doing a bad impression of David Brent from the Office. Nevertheless I like this show very much.
The frequent time jumps work well, there is quick witty dialogue, it's cleverer than you might first think. I don't really know what it is I like so much about the show, I think the storylines fit together quite pleasingly, although you do have to suspend your disbelief at times. Actors are very good, characters relatable.
I've gone back and rewatched the series and picked up jokes I didn't notice the first round. There's a blatant reference to episode 3 (Cherry's Salsa Class) in episode 1 (Mum's Birthday Voucher), which is impossible to spot if watching episodes in order. Also a reference to episode 2 in episode 3.
Watching Pandemonium, I can see where the whole idea of this sitcom comes from but it's a bit on the nose. The family documentary style makes more sense as a project the son is doing over lockdown. The grandmother is representative of those who keep breaking lockdown. The father of the family (Paul Jessop) is the man on furlough. Uncle Robin is the man whose wedding plans and relationship have been ruined by covid. The daughter has opted out of University due to covid. Katherine Parkinson plays the person working from home and bank-rolling the family. And the time jumps exist so we can see them doing the worst things imaginable in January 2020 followed by the consequences however many months later.
While Pandemonium gave birth to these characters, they become more rounded in the subsequent series. Most of the reviews on IMDB are of Pandemonium.
To start with the bad: the camerawork is shaky and disorienting, the idea that this has been made as a documentary by the teenage son is not believable, and the father at times seems to be doing a bad impression of David Brent from the Office. Nevertheless I like this show very much.
The frequent time jumps work well, there is quick witty dialogue, it's cleverer than you might first think. I don't really know what it is I like so much about the show, I think the storylines fit together quite pleasingly, although you do have to suspend your disbelief at times. Actors are very good, characters relatable.
I've gone back and rewatched the series and picked up jokes I didn't notice the first round. There's a blatant reference to episode 3 (Cherry's Salsa Class) in episode 1 (Mum's Birthday Voucher), which is impossible to spot if watching episodes in order. Also a reference to episode 2 in episode 3.
Watching Pandemonium, I can see where the whole idea of this sitcom comes from but it's a bit on the nose. The family documentary style makes more sense as a project the son is doing over lockdown. The grandmother is representative of those who keep breaking lockdown. The father of the family (Paul Jessop) is the man on furlough. Uncle Robin is the man whose wedding plans and relationship have been ruined by covid. The daughter has opted out of University due to covid. Katherine Parkinson plays the person working from home and bank-rolling the family. And the time jumps exist so we can see them doing the worst things imaginable in January 2020 followed by the consequences however many months later.
While Pandemonium gave birth to these characters, they become more rounded in the subsequent series. Most of the reviews on IMDB are of Pandemonium.