I don't have any particularly strong feelings on Steve Coogan. Some love him, some hate him, I'm just neutral. That's actually a lie. I like his more dramatic stuff because he can actually act. But as a comedian? I don't sway one way or the other. He's fine. And his most famous character is without a doubt the failed radio presenter, Alan Partridge. I think this guy is interesting because he's so meta. Like he was a character before this sitcom, so this is just following him at this point in his life. That's actually a cool idea. He appeared in spoof radio shows and TV series, so it is quite interesting to see him and his life. As ideas go, it's a strong one.
But the series is.... fine. Just like how I feel about Coogan, I don't really have a strong opinion on Alan Partridge himself. Or the show. He's a buffoon of a character, and I guess his hubris and stupidity get a laugh sometimes, but other than that, I don't really have much to say about him. And because he's the focus, I also don't have much to say about the show. Yeah, considering how much I've raved about Steptoe, Fawlty Towers and The Young Ones, you would think I lose my mind over all classic and iconic sitcoms, but honestly, I'm Alan Partridge doesn't do an awful lot for me. It's quite a bleak series actually, focusing on how his life is kind of descending into misery, but even then, because I can't get behind the character, it just leaves me feeling kind of empty. I get that this is like a non write up, but it is how I feel about this show. It's a shame considering how much everyone loves it, because I want to love it too. But I don't. It just exists for me. Some moments do make me laugh, but overall, it's not one that stands out to me. Considering how love him or hate him Coogan is, I know that a lot of people will disagree with me, but honestly, I don't know. It's a fine show. Maybe not the reaction you were expecting out of a comedy enthusiast, but there you go. Can I go back to Bottom now?
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