Griffin Reviews
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Griffin Reviews: Series 9, Episode 3 of Peep Show
In this episode of Peep Show, Mark is found in a tricky position to host a dinner party with little food. Trying to garner the love and respect of those present, he has an odd idea to salvage his own back. The Episode: Series 9, Episode 3 – Threesim Mark gets out of bed to hear Jez and another man having loud sex in the next room. Mark and Jeremy have a conversation about Jez’s sexuality and Mark is still seemingly intrigued yet regretful about the conversation. This discussion ends up putting Mark off of eating his Fruit Corner due to the increasingly graphic nature of the chat. Mark goes…
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Griffin Reviews: Series 7, Episode 6 of Peep Show
In this episode in Series 7 of Peep Show, Mark is now with his partner Dobby and accompanied by his family for Christmas. As is Peep Show tradition, what should be a joyous, fun occasion soon turns to hell in various forms. With some iconic moments of the show, let’s see what goes down in this festive, seasonal edition of the show. The Episode: Series 7, Episode 6 – Seasonal Beatings Mark is in bed reading a book before being greeted by a merry Jeremy. Jez also gets into bed stating that “if our feet touch, we fuck, obviously”. In a rather surprising turn, Jeremy is the one who actually…
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Griffin Reviews: Series 5, Episode 2 of Peep Show
In previous episodes of Peep Show, we have met many love interests such as Big Suze, Toni, and Sophie but this episode marks the first appearance of perhaps the most beloved female in the entire series in that of Dobby. How will Mark feel now that this new woman has walked into his life and how are their first interactions? The Episode: Series 5, Episode 2 – Spin Wars Opening sharply, it starts with Mark explaining “I have this feeling I’m totally, totally fucked”. Mark explains other things he desires including being a Scout leader to which Jez accuses Mark of pedophilia before Mark admits an ex-leader was all over…
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Griffin Reviews: Series 3, Episode 6 of Peep Show
After gaining their feet in the first 2 series, we now have a more cemented story in Peep Show. With new, established characters and further twists, we reach series 3, episode 6. How has it differed from the start and have we maintained or improved from the inaugural episode? In this review, we will be evaluating the ‘Quantocking’ episode from Peep Show’s 3 series. The Episode: Series 3, Episode 6 – Quantocking After the new and more recognized intro, we open with Jez playing darts as Mark tells him of his plans to propose to Sophie after they’ve started dating. Mark plans to bring her to the Quantocks hotel in…
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Griffin Reviews: The First Episode of Peep Show
Peep Show has become one of the most beloved comedies of the 21st century, combining cringe comedy, satire, and realism into the sitcom. Through its many characters, stories, and moments – it stands up as a huge name in TV, breaking through cult status to becoming a commercial, mainstream success. However, what was the first episode like? How was it different? How are the characters introduced to an unknowing audience? All these will be answered as we look back on the very first episode of Peep Show. The Episode: Series 1, Episode 1 – Warring Factions We first open with a very strange-sounding intro, vastly different from that of later…