Merchant's character was the best thing in Extras when he first showed up. He guaranteed at least a couple of laughs per episode, which is more than the rest of the show combined sometimes. Season 2 episode 1 - Call time on this dire show.
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shareHe is certainly great in Extras.
Hmmmmm....I'm not sure I agree
with your critique of the show.
To me, it is always very funny.
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I disagree with JohnKoliba, but I never saw the first series. Of the three episodes shown of the second series, Darren Lamb is the definite stand-out character. Part-Gareth Keenan, part-League Of Gentlemen, he's just about weird enough to be believable. And he's very funny.
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To be fair in the third episode he had a few moments that made me laugh.
shareHis character is almost the best thing about the show. Because to me the plot always seems very forced and unrealistic I find his character's stupidity to be the most realistic thing about the show.
share'His character is almost the best thing about the show. Because to me the plot always seems very forced and unrealistic I find his character's stupidity to be the most realistic thing about the show.'
I agree, he saves the show.
One of the funniest bits in the entire series is his problem with the toilet during his date with Maggie.
sharei looooove this show but i can work out if i like this or the office more. and if i do like extras more its only because of merchant!!!
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