2013 – 2015 · Series · 22m · TV-14

Vicious

Name: Vicious
Director: Ed Bye
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2013
Cast: Derek Jacobi, Ian McKellen, James Greene, Alexandra Roach, Anthony Edridge

Critics

Audience

Freddie and Stuart are an elderly couple who’ve spent decades together, and their constant bickering keeps their routine running. That routine is disrupted when a new upstairs neighbor starts showing up, bringing unwanted attention and potential trouble to their home life.

My take

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a classic, catty relationship sitcom with lots of insults and some tenderness, plus a focus on daily squabbles; Not for you if you dislike dark, vitriolic sarcasm or characters that feel stereotyped—try avoiding it alongside Will & Grace and Coupling.

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