And now for Mr. Rowan Atkinson to take the stage. This guy. He's a legend. And although Blackadder isn't his best series, it's definitely an all time classic. Essentially, it's a series of four Britcoms that all revolve around Edmund Blackadder, and his companion, Baldrick. Both of these guys exist in a variety of different incarnations across several time periods. The situations and the other characters change period to period, but Atkinson and Tony Robinson stay the same each time. Set in Medieval times, Elizabethan times, Georgian times, and the First World War, respectively, we follow these guys and their antics in each incarnation.
Blackadder himself ranges from a prince to a soldier, but most of his traits remain intact. He's usually a cynic, always an opportunist, and definitely always self centered. What keeps this guy watchable is the scope of his character. No matter which time period he's in, this guy always steals the show. Rowan Atkinson plays him with huge bravado, and he's an absolute delight to witness.
Blackadder also has one of the best finales ever. Goodbyeee, the last episode of the show, is legitimately excellent, with that last scene being one of my favourites in any show. But I think the topic of finals is one for another day....
Anyway, Blackadder is another solid sitcom, a fantastic era hopper that's always funny, no matter what period it's set in. Rowan Atkinson is a fantastically charming and funny guy anyway, and here, he's almost at his best. Almost. Because of the elephant in the room, but we'll get there. For now, just know that Blackadder is an outstanding classic sitcom.
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