Roy and Moss opt to try a new lifestyle which they soon realise was probably a bad idea when they go shopping.
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February 3, 2006
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Douglas puts his money at stake when his marriage goes wrong, so it's up to the Reynholm staff to get his out of his sticky situation.
At the UK company Reynholm Industries, their corporate high-rise towers are full of beautiful happy people with one success story after another. Well, except for the employees that work in the basement - the IT department. While their colleagues work in fantastic surroundings, Jen, Roy and Moss… More must work below ground in the dark and horrible basement, struggling to make it into normal society. Jen ( Katherine Parkinson ) is a career person who is looking to climb the corporate ladder. Unfortunately, due to fibbing on her CV (resumé), she finds herself the manager of the IT Department. The problem is, she knows nothing about technology! Roy ( Chris O'Dowd ) and Moss ( Richard Ayoade ) make up the IT Department and share a love of technology, science fiction and not having to work if at all possible. What they don't like is the idea of being supervised by someone who knows nothing about computers. Seeing that Roy and Moss may know a lot about computers, but very little about working with people, Jen takes on the role of "Relationship Manager" to help the guys and help herself in the process. The IT Crowd is a playful and somewhat surreal look at what it's really like to be the underof every company - the IT Department. In 2008, The IT Crowd won the Rose D'Or for Best Comedy.
I'm very curious about whether or not there will be a series 4 of IT crowd and if so, when it will air. Let's keep each-other updated through this topic. Any news or information is welcome, even rumors. To start you off, here's Graham Linehan's blog category IT crowd So far,… More there's nothing on there on a new series.
My favourite was the countdown one. What about you?
So, what's everyone make of the season four debut? I'm glad they made it available to preview early online , but it really isn't the best episode I've ever seen. What do you think? We've done the TV.com podcast on it this week if you want to hear an in-depth review.
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This wonderful sitcom is based in the IT department, based in the basement of Reynholm Industries. Here are the workers Roy, a kind-hearted Irish technician, who is always asking people when their computers break "Have you tried turning it off and on again?". There is also Moss, a socially awkward person who is very faint hearted and the true geek of the IT deparment. On the other end of the spectrum is Jen, the boss of Moss and Roy who ironically knows nothing about computers, and in one classic episode she says at a meeting "If you type Google into Google, you will break the Internet. So don't do it, even as a joke".
If you want to see flammable bras, an awkward dinner party or Roy being mistaken by a window cleaner by his high flying best friend, then this series is for you!
Liked Father Ted? Liked Black Books? You'll like this too! hide show
If you liked Father Ted or Black Books, then check this out, because it's much in the same vein (not surprising seeings as they were all created by Graham Linehan). I loved the first two, so when I saw a new Linehan comedy was coming on I figured I should check it out, and it definately didn't disappoint. Although I had never heard of any of the actors in The I.T. Crowd before, they are all pretty fantastic, especially Richard A. as Moss. No wonder they can't someone else for that role in America. I think that perhaps the mention of I.T. stuff can alienate the non-techy, for instance my mum hasn't watched it. I should try it on her and see what she thinks. I'm quite well versed in i.t. so I tend to get those jokes, although like most GL comedy, it's more about socially inept characters trying to deal with 'normal' social situations, and generally failing, which is what makes it funny. My favourite episodes are the one where they went to see Gay the musical and the one where Moss creates that bra, because I sympathise with the pain Jen felt from her old one. I now own series 1 to 3 on DVD such is my love for this.
Never much of a fan of British comedy shows until I discovered this DVD set on sale and for whatever reason decided to go ahead and purchase series 1-3. The series is absolutely fabulous! hide show
Each episode well written, performances by Katharine Parkinson (Jen), Chris O'Dowd (Roy), and Richard Ayoade (Moss) are all extremely well executed; makes one want to find more of what they all have to offer. It is unfortunate that british comedies only have 6 episodes per series, I suppose it's quality over quantity.
If you are hesitant on watching this show please don't be and please do so now. I am really not much of a TV critique (this being my first review) but this is one show I find to be extremely well thought out and deserving of the credit it needs.
If you like comedy and have not seen this, the you are really missing something great. hide show
This is the absolute best British Comedy I have ever seen. Being an IT worker, I have a heart-felt love for the topic. However, you do not have to be a geek to enjoy this show. My wife, who hates almost all UK TV loves the IT Crowd as well. The writing is masterful and the comedy acting is superb. Chris O. reminds me of John Ritter in the role of "Jack Tripper" in "Three's Company." (Similar style in the physical comedy.) Richard A. is spot on as the brilliant super-geek and Katherine P. is a wonderful actress. The supporting cast and writing are simply wonderful in choice and execution. And the Geek-Shirt theme has generated its own cult following across the internet. Well done to all involved!
Really funny show, especially if you have ever worked for or with a company IT department! hide show
I recently stumbled across this little gem of a show and am now hooked. It is absolutely hilarious with lots of really well-drawn characters. The IT nerds, Moss and Roy are so like IT nerds I have worked with in the past that it is uncanny. I loved the weird boss, Denholm and Jen was fun too, when it was obvious she knew nothing about computers. The jokes came fast and furious but I never felt the humour was at all forced, it just appealed to my sense of humour. A great show, worth keeping on with and watching to the end of the series.
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