Red Dwarf XII

[Vince W]

Series 12 debuts on October 12th.

 

[Bagpuss]

It's interesting how the title sequences change over the years - when Red Dwarf originally started with:

 

[Vince W]

I'm rather partial to the original opening myself.

 

[Vince W]

The first episode, Cured, is up on UKTVPlay:

Red Dwarf | UKTV Play

 

[thaddeus6th]

Just seen the first episode of the series. Rather liked it.

 

[Vince W]

It was quite good. Who knew Hitler was so

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metal? \m/

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The whole Happy Wanderer sequence was great I thought.

 

[Mouse]

Pokey face.

 

[Dan Jones]

Seen episodes 1 & 2 - I have to say I thought they were both tremendous, like the Dwarf of old. Very good indeed, and the cast all seem to be on top form. Jamming with Hitler was awesome!

Boys from the Dwarf!

 

[The Ace]

It was quite good. Who knew Hitler was so

I'll never hear that song with a straight face again.

 

[Vince W]

The second episode Siliconia, was top quality Dwarf. The opening sequence with Lister and Kryten was classic! The episode started strong and stayed strong to the end. I hope the rest of the series can match it!

 

[Vince W]

Mechocracy, episode 4, was gold. Gold I tells ya!

 

[Mouse]

Yep, good series so far!

 

[Vince W]

The latest episode, M-Corp, was fantastic. I loved the ending!

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Returning Dave to age 23 and ending the show with the original series opening was great, but should have been used in the last episode this series. It would have made a great ending to Red Dwarf if no further series are ever made.

 

[thaddeus6th]

I agree on that point, Vince.

The non-partisan but topical line on micro-transactions and hidden charges is very timely.

 

[Vince W]

Isn't it jus... *if you would like to see the rest of this post please insert your credit chip for a charge of $£15*

 

[Mouse]

There seems to be a fair old bit of harking back to the very first episodes in this series, which was nice at first but is now a bit... meh. I've just seen the Skipper ep. I won't spoil it for you.

 

[Vince W]

I've watched Skipper as well. I agree the flashbacks are a bit pandering, but it was still a very funny episode. Series XII is a win.

It must be doing well because Naylor is already planning series XIII. Nothing confirmed yet, but he's putting some work into it.

Red Dwarf season 13 release date: Will there be another series? Is there a Red Dwarf XIII?

 

[Dan Jones]

Series XII is a win.

Haven't seen Skipper yet, but I have to agree. Most episodes easily pass the "Six Laugh Test", with a couple of episodes as good as anything harking back to the glory days of the early 90s. I think the decision to dispense with the gimmickry, lose the long-form narrative, and return to the sitcom essence of the show (ie stuck on Red Dwarf 3 million years in deep space) has forced the writers into writing, er, a sitcom. Really pleased for them all.

 

[Mouse]

Oh yeah, it's still funny but it's a bit like they've thought 'ok, we know this was funny first time round so we'll just do that again cos we can't think of new funny'. I love Rimmer-centric so was a bit disappointed by that ep, I guess.

 

[Dave]

Seen episodes 1 & 2 - I have to say I thought they were both tremendous, like the Dwarf of old.

I've watched 1-3 and agree. Will catch up the others this week.