The Peep Show characters never change or evolve in true black-comedy tradition. This article examines why black comedies like PS feature static characters without moral substance: http://screenprism.com/insights/article/do-the-characters-of-black-comedies-like-seinfeld-and-arrested-development
shareBecause evolving isn't funny. That seems easy enough.
shareI think the lack of change just enhances the shows themes of mediocrity. It's also very realistic as people like Mark and Jez often don't change or better themselves.
shareI love and enjoy the hell out of the characters as they are. Why would anyone want them to change?
shareI loved how they stayed the same self serving scumbags throughout the entire show.
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