"Things You Should Have Done" has always been a comedy with a hint of sadness, but in its second series, it takes a drastic turn. Gone is the quirky charm that made it stand out, and instead, we're left with a show that's almost unrecognizable.
The premise remains the same: Chi, a dry-witted "stay-at-home daughter" from middle England, navigates life without her parents after their untimely deaths. But this time around, things are different. The lovable Karen is gone, and in her place, we meet Ruth, a therapist with a questionable bedside manner.
The new dynamic between Chi and Ruth adds an extra layer of tension to the show. While Chi's antics are still as offbeat as ever, the introduction of a professional with a penchant for overstepping boundaries raises some eyebrows. The line between therapy and chaos is blurred, making it difficult to separate what's real from what's just part of the show.
One of the standout aspects of "Things You Should Have Done" has always been its quirky cast of characters, but in series two, they're still somewhat one-dimensional. Bridget Christie shines as Ruth, but even she can't elevate the show when faced with such weak writing. The return of Sarah Kendall and Juliet Cowan brings some much-needed levity to the proceedings, particularly in their scenes together.
Despite its flaws, "Things You Should Have Done" remains a show that's not afraid to be silly or outrageous. A recent episode features Chi dooking herself in the face as part of a heated argument with her aunt's replacement – and it's still laugh-out-loud funny.
It's clear that the writers are trying to reinvent the show, making it more of a traditional comedy rather than its offbeat predecessor. The result is a program that's both bewildering and fascinating. While it may not be for everyone, fans of the show will find plenty to enjoy here.
Ultimately, "Things You Should Have Done" is still a show about a young woman navigating life without her parents, but this time around, it feels like two different shows fighting for attention. With flashes of brilliance and some truly unforgettable moments, it's worth sticking with this strange, wonderful ride.
The premise remains the same: Chi, a dry-witted "stay-at-home daughter" from middle England, navigates life without her parents after their untimely deaths. But this time around, things are different. The lovable Karen is gone, and in her place, we meet Ruth, a therapist with a questionable bedside manner.
The new dynamic between Chi and Ruth adds an extra layer of tension to the show. While Chi's antics are still as offbeat as ever, the introduction of a professional with a penchant for overstepping boundaries raises some eyebrows. The line between therapy and chaos is blurred, making it difficult to separate what's real from what's just part of the show.
One of the standout aspects of "Things You Should Have Done" has always been its quirky cast of characters, but in series two, they're still somewhat one-dimensional. Bridget Christie shines as Ruth, but even she can't elevate the show when faced with such weak writing. The return of Sarah Kendall and Juliet Cowan brings some much-needed levity to the proceedings, particularly in their scenes together.
Despite its flaws, "Things You Should Have Done" remains a show that's not afraid to be silly or outrageous. A recent episode features Chi dooking herself in the face as part of a heated argument with her aunt's replacement – and it's still laugh-out-loud funny.
It's clear that the writers are trying to reinvent the show, making it more of a traditional comedy rather than its offbeat predecessor. The result is a program that's both bewildering and fascinating. While it may not be for everyone, fans of the show will find plenty to enjoy here.
Ultimately, "Things You Should Have Done" is still a show about a young woman navigating life without her parents, but this time around, it feels like two different shows fighting for attention. With flashes of brilliance and some truly unforgettable moments, it's worth sticking with this strange, wonderful ride.
They're basically throwing out what made it work in the first place and just churning out whatever bland sitcom nonsense they can get away with. I mean, who thought it was a good idea to replace Karen with some therapist character? It's like they took all the quirks that made Chi so lovable and just... erased them.
Bridget Christie is talented, no doubt about it, but she can't carry an entire show by herself when the rest of it is so weak. The whole thing just feels like a mess, and I'm not even sure what they're going for anymore. It's like they lost all sense of what made this show unique in the first place.
The show was always a bit quirky, but now it feels like they're trying to tone it down a bit too much? I mean, Ruth's character is cool and all, but she's not as weird as Karen, you know? It's like the writers are trying to appeal to a different audience or something. 
! And Bridget Christie is always on point as Ruth. Maybe it's just me, but I think they should've left some of the weirdness intact? 
Anyway, fans of the show will still probably enjoy it, I guess... 
... i mean chi is still her awesome self but everything else feels off 
... on a positive note tho sarah kendall and juliet cowan are still hilarious 
, but the writing is just so...meh 
. I mean, i loved Karen's sassiness but this new character Ruth is kinda boring 
. AND BRIDGET CHRISTIE IS THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN SAVE THIS SHOW 
. Bridget Christie is still tho though 
. The new character Ruth is definitely an interesting addition, though - Bridget Christie brings a lot of energy to the role 
. Maybe they'll find their footing again, but for now, it's just a bit of a mixed bag 
. It's like they're trying to out-weird each other 
. Bridget Christie is still on fire as the quirky therapist, but I wish they'd given her more to work with – the writing feels a bit flat at times 
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. Maybe this season is an experiment in reinventing the show? It's definitely working for fans like me 
. If you're a fan of the original, I'd say give it another try – there are some real winners here 
but I'm not sure if they've lost that quirky charm 
. Meanwhile, the rest of the cast is still shining, especially Bridget Christie as Ruth 
. The writing could definitely use a bit more work, but when it does click, it's still laugh-out-loud funny 
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. I'm gonna stick with it, just for the laughs 
. They're tryin' to go more traditional comedy but it just don't feel the same 
, but Ruth's character feels kinda...off 