~Andrea~ Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Has anyone been watching Rev on BBC 2? It's a comedy drama about a vicar in an urban church in London. Perhaps it's a bit specialist interest, but as a chuchgoer I found it pretty funny and it rings quite true in places. Anyone else seen it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicx27 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I've been watching it. I work in a church as an administrator, so it rings true in places for me too. It's not hilariously funny, but it's reasonably amusing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Andrea~ Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 Yea. The humour is definitely of the more subtle variety, although I'd say the second episode was up a gear from the first one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megustaleer Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I really enjoyed Rev. It was a vast improvement on the usual portrayal of clergy on TV, and it apparently rang lots of bells among those involved in church life (particularly Anglican). Strange how many 'recognised' Darren, or for whom the Archdeacon resembled someone from their church heirarchy. I found it gently amusing, rather than side-splittingly funny, and very poignant at times. Especially the 'loneliness' episode (can't remember which number, 4 maybe?). The last episode was particularly moving, and after Adam's attempt to abandon his calling, satisfyingly hopeful as he remembered, and reconfirmed, his ordination vows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I thought it was excellent too. Apparently the Archbishop of Canterbury is a huge fan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffin Nail Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I liked it too. I thought it was a change to have a three dimensional character who struggles with his faith, and it was moving but not mawkish or overly sentimental. I hope they make another series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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