stat-07197 I enjoy British comedy and this show does not disappoint. It is a cross (for me) of Absolutely Fabulous and The Young Ones. I stumbled across the series on Netflix and will be binge watching it all this weekend.Thank you Netflix for including this show in your lineup. The main actors do a superb job of capturing their characters' quirks and idiosyncrasies. I would love to see outtakes because I am quite sure the actors must crack up all through production.Give this show a watch and prepare to laugh your a%* off. Lots of twists and unexpected stuff here.

Paul Magne Haakonsen I was recommended "Black Books" from a colleague. I had never heard about it prior to that, so I found a great bargain on Amazon and purchased the DVD boxed set.And it was with some expectation that I sat down to watch it. And I must admit that my expectations were more than fulfilled. "Black Books" is a great British comedy show, much in the likes of "Father Ted", "Fawlty Towers" or "Black Adder". If you enjoy the witty and often twisted British humor, then you will definitely enjoy "Black Books".I am not going to go too much into details here, as there are 18 episodes to the three seasons. But to summarize it, then Bernard Black (played by Dylan Moran) owns and runs a small and less than tidy book store named "Black Books". Bernard is a drunkard who hates life and even more so hates the customers that come to annoy him in his store. His long time friend Fran (played by Tamsin Greig) runs a store next to the book store and stop by for chats and often ill-gotten advice. To help him with his financial problems, Bernard hires a strange man named Manny (played by Bill Bailey).Now, most of the entire show is centered around these three main characters, and the people hired to play these roles not only did good jobs in portraying these strange and lovable characters, but they also carried the show very well on their shoulders. Throughout the various episodes you will see some familiar faces in the supporting roles, such as Nick Frost, Simon Pegg and David Walliams.The dialogue in "Black Books" is the typical satirical and hilarious dialogue you'd find in many other British comedies. There is nothing sacred here and nothing is barred.The episodes are fun and well put together, for an overall great enjoyment and amusement."Black Books" is a definite must watch for all fans of the British comedy genre.

warrenmarsh Review based on watching the first 3 episodes: A mildly entertaining British comedy series revolving around an obnoxious, drunk who runs a book store. Part way through the 3rd episode in season 1, we, (me and my wife) had to stop watching because chores became more interesting by comparison.It is not that we didn't get a few laughs or that the material was dated. It was just a touch to mediocre and predictable, perhaps I needed a drink myself to make it more palatable.I suggest you watch "The IT Crowd" if you are looking for something of this ilk, or maybe it is time for another re-watch of the Black Adder series!

mikealike This is by far the best comedy series I have ever seen. The witty ideas just seem to surprise you and the atmosphere is something one will remain with as something familiar and friendly. When I think of it it seems like I spent my vacation with some dear nutty friends, not watching a movie. The actors are also giving their best, totally love Dylan Moran and Bill Bailey in this gem of a show, and Tamsin Greig is so well guided that she makes you laugh and love her in the same time, perhaps she is more dear to the viewer that she would be if one would meet her in person, I don't know. A pessimistic, unadapted bookseller with smoking and drinking problems (Dylan Moran) befriends an air headed clerk (Tamsin Grieg) and unwillingly hires a long-haired ex accountant to slave around and sell books, with maximum hilarious effect, that's Black Books in a very very simplified nutshell. They are all great. Geniuses. Only one minor criticism that a friend pointed out: the laugh tracks. But never mind, once you get the taste of this great comedy show, you will not notice them.