David Tennant’s a huge devotee. David Baddiel referred to it as “funnier than almost all other quirky sitcoms.” Even the Queen adores it – not recently anointed sidekick Camilla, but Imelda Staunton, who surprised the writers on the red carpet to express how much she adored the show.
Colin from Accounts is the greatest word-of-mouth smash to emerge from BBC iPlayer since The Traitors and Australia’s best export since Kylie Minogue.
The fundamental premise of Colin from Accounts is a boy-meets-girl romance that originates from the most unromantic thing that could possibly happen to anyone, ever.
When Gordan ‘Flash’ Crapp (the ‘e’ was presumably dropped four generations ago) pauses at a crossroad to let a woman pass, she graciously thanks him by whacking her nipple out, much to Gordon’s pleasure.
Gordon’s frivolous egotism is balanced by his insecurity, fragility (he’s only recently recovered from cancer), and mischievous, playful humour. Ashley is not a typical late-twenties stereotype; she is not a manic-pixie-dream-girl, a Mary Sue, or a hard-partying disaster. Rather, she is a multifaceted medical student juggling a demanding job, a recent breakup, and substandard housing.
The exceptional supporting ensemble bolsters the “when will they get together” protagonists, with each character complementing their chemistry flawlessly.Lynelle, Ashley’s magnificently snobbish, toxic, and hilarious mother, is partnered with Professor Lee, Ashley’s increasingly unsettling beau. Gordon’s colleagues at the bar, Brett and Chiara, deliver some of the sitcom’s finest lines. Brett is a roly-poly and a braggart, and Chiara is prickly and penetrating.
The true breakout protagonist is, of course, little Colin, the dopey border terrier who draws together all of these elements. Colin, the endearing little ewok on wheels (played by Zac, who goes against the border terrier stereotype by being silent, patient, and compliant), is at the centre of the show’s funniest gag: a photo of him leaning against the edge of the bathtub that contains a very NSFW element.
What makes Colin from Accounts such a great show to watch is that it embraces all the toe-curlingly cringe-inducing aspects of the everyday without relying on cheap jokes or casual cruelty. A love tale that examines vulnerability, unpredictability, and compatibility lies beneath the show’s sillier humour. It would be a travesty if the show did not return for a second season; it is too lovely to pass up.
Colin from Accounts is available to watch now on BBC iPlayer.
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