I first heard about the television show Him & Her about six months ago, when Russell Tovey kept tweeting about his new show. It got a little bit of buzz on the websites I frequent (I wouldn't know about half of my favorite British shows if it weren't for the internet, let alone able to watch them), but there's been no indication that BBC America will air it. So when I found it on youtube a few days ago, I jumped at the chance to watch it.
The title of the show is very simple, but it perfectly describes the plot: for six half-hour episodes, we get a glimpse into the life of Steve and Becky, who have been dating for seven months. There's only one set - Steve's flat - and a small group of friends and relatives to round out the cast.
I wasn't completely charmed by the pilot episode, but I rarely dismiss a TV show after only one episode, so I went ahead and started the second one. Once I had a feel for the show and the characters, I kept watching episodes until I (all too quickly) finished the series.
Him & Her works so well because it's meant to be a realistic representation of couples in their mid-20s (after they leave college for the real world), and the comedy stems from the absurdity found in every day situations. During the course of the series, we meet Steve's slightly creepy neighbor, watch Steve meet his girlfriend's parents, celebrate his birthday, and get annoyed that his girlfriend's sister won't let him watch the football game. I love a surreal comedy like The Mighty Boosh as much as the next girl, but I really appreciate a story that mirrors the simplicity of my own life. For this very reason, I found the style of Him & Her to be very reminiscent of the original UK version of The Office.
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