"The Robinsons" (2005) TV series

User Rating:

8.0/10   

Directors:

Mark Bussell
Justin Sbresni

Writers:

Mark Bussell (writer)
Justin Sbresni (writer)

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

5 May 2005 (UK)

Genre:

Comedy

Cast

Martin Freeman	...	Ed Robinson (6 episodes, 2005)
Hugh Bonneville	...	George Robinson (6 episodes, 2005)
Abigail Cruttenden	...	Vicky Robinson (6 episodes, 2005)
Anna Massey	...	Pam Robinson (6 episodes, 2005)
Richard Johnson	...	Hector Robinson (6 episodes, 2005)
Amanda Root	...	Maggie Robinson (6 episodes, 2005)
Jack Dawes	...	Young Ed Robinson (5 episodes, 2005)
Jamie Hawkins-Dady	...	Albert Robinson (5 episodes, 2005)
Amanda Abbington	...	Polly (4 episodes, 2005)
Amy King	...	Young Vicky Robinson (3 episodes, 2005)
Jack Stanley	...	Young George Robinson (3 episodes, 2005)

Runtime:

30 min (6 episodes)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M

Company:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Outstanding comedy

I cannot believe that, according to Martin Freeman himself, no one has seen this brilliant comedy show and that therefore there won't be a second series. At least that's what I've read in an interview. "The Robinsons" is a cleverly written, very funny and well acted look into the life of a slightly frustrated regular guy in his thirties. How he deals with his job, his love life and his relatives. Doesn't sound impressive, does it? But it actually IS. It's so recognizable and sometimes amazingly to the point, that I thought it was about me... Every character in this family is at the same time lovable and ridiculous and it is impossible to choose a favorite one. Maybe it's for the better that there will be no follow up, so they cant't mellow it down. As a 6-part comedy it stands out, so much better than the usual sitcoms I have to sit through.