The Inbetweeners is The Perfect Coming of Age Story (Video Essay)

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  • @matthewduncan8523
    @matthewduncan8523 4 роки тому +142

    Inbetweeners is the show for late teens and peep show is the show that they all mature into watching. Never heard of someone liking one and not the other before now

    • @HonestWatchReviewsHWR
      @HonestWatchReviewsHWR 4 роки тому +7

      Exactly what I was thinking. They're two of my all time favourite shows.

    • @flowerfield3468
      @flowerfield3468 6 місяців тому

      I hated peep show as a teenager, loved it once I hit my early twenties. Funny that

  • @drd444
    @drd444 4 роки тому +293

    Peep show is incredible. I can't even comprehend what you don't like about it.

    • @jakedeane5304
      @jakedeane5304 4 роки тому +5

      The Exiled One inbetweeners jokes could be written by anyone

    • @jakedeane5304
      @jakedeane5304 4 роки тому +3

      The Exiled One yeah it’s not a masterpiece but it is funny for people under 30

    • @beesree39
      @beesree39 3 роки тому +9

      Personally I don't like the perspective thing because it makes me feel like having a claustrophobic panic attack and I do not have claustrophobia

    • @pescharliearchive
      @pescharliearchive 3 роки тому +5

      tbh peep show fell off hard once Dobby was introduced imo. Idk if that's a popular or unpopular opinion though

    • @forestgrump9321
      @forestgrump9321 3 роки тому +3

      It’s not funny. Most fans I know are twats. Oh and I know I’m being shallow, but the two main characters are annoying as fuck.

  • @prcovers8960
    @prcovers8960 4 роки тому +145

    The creators of the inbetweeners did not create peep show. Peep show was created by Jesse Armstrong, Sam Bain and Andrew O'Connor (the former two also created fresh meat). The inbetweeners was created by Iain Morris and Damon Beesley (The latter is the creator of white gold)

    • @Matt_Mosley1983
      @Matt_Mosley1983 3 роки тому +13

      The kid did ZERO research.

    • @jackhopkins5956
      @jackhopkins5956 3 роки тому +1

      Explains why ones good and ones shite😅

    • @xgullafter9590
      @xgullafter9590 3 роки тому +5

      @@jackhopkins5956 are you calling peep show and fresh meat bad?? Lmao get a load of this guy

  • @as07011
    @as07011 4 роки тому +85

    Funny, I love both the Peep Show and Inbetweeners. I think they're both brilliant in their own ways.

    • @WhoamI-su7pg
      @WhoamI-su7pg 4 роки тому +9

      Thank you for bringing up peep show. It’s one of the best shows ever.

  • @jdrenwick57
    @jdrenwick57 4 роки тому +189

    I'd love a video essay on why you dislike Peep show, it's strange that you like the inbetweeners but then hate peep show

    • @shaf621
      @shaf621 4 роки тому +19

      Yeah that's a quite a rare opinion tbh I don't get that either

    • @dexterhill5843
      @dexterhill5843 4 роки тому +5

      I must say I'm surprised

    • @owenfitzgerald5928
      @owenfitzgerald5928 3 роки тому +4

      I love the inbetweeners and have seen 2 episodes of peep show and looks shit from what i have seen

    • @natinthehat7700
      @natinthehat7700 3 роки тому +3

      Maybe the way of filming isn’t for everyone?

    • @jakobkingston
      @jakobkingston 3 роки тому +2

      I mean i was surprised as well, The inbetweeners and peep show are two of my favorite shows of all time

  • @Meg_intheclouds
    @Meg_intheclouds 3 роки тому +4

    It really is a staple of British secondary school, I left secondary school this year (and I’m starting college in September), as someone who is also an inbetweener it’s still very relatable. And it was regularly quoted when I was still at secondary school like “ooh fwends” and “oh sorry” in the voice they do it in were quoted so so much. Also their social awkwardness is just so relatable, like they epitomise what British teenagers are like. I’m a girl so I don’t really know the experience of the boys that well, but it’s defiantly relatable for me (I’m a mix of will and Neil lol) and there’s defo a Donovan at every school and a mr Gilbert.

  • @pyjamapro234
    @pyjamapro234 3 роки тому +23

    Peep Show and The Inbetweeners are both masterclasses in comedy.

  • @australianvaletraincuthber9294
    @australianvaletraincuthber9294 3 роки тому +7

    Even as an Australian this show is literally a side by side of my high school years, every part of this show are events of my life

  • @quickflash2studios232
    @quickflash2studios232 3 роки тому +4

    I’ve just left High School, it’s 2021 and people still quote The Inbetweeners daily!

  • @HolocronStudios
    @HolocronStudios 3 роки тому +10

    At my school, almost no one hasn’t watched the inbetweeners. It’s an integral part of British teenage years and is one of the only comedies which manages to show emotion well

  • @moonflow5133
    @moonflow5133 3 роки тому +23

    Love the Inbetweeners! Almost as good as Peep Show

  • @WhoamI-su7pg
    @WhoamI-su7pg 4 роки тому +22

    This and peep show never get old

  • @warwickbull5559
    @warwickbull5559 4 роки тому +11

    The Inbetweeners reminds me that your teenage years can be horrible at times, that's what makes it so funny.

  • @OverlyPositiveFanboy
    @OverlyPositiveFanboy 4 роки тому +15

    The only thing I dislike about the first movie is that it kinda feels like another season happened in between the show and the film. Simon being in a relationship with Carly felt a little built up, but where did Will's dad come from?

    • @ir0ngamer393
      @ir0ngamer393 2 роки тому +3

      Well given that there was a gap between the end of the third series and the start of the first film it’s logical that some fairly big stuff would have happened in their lives in that gap, Simon getting with Carly is admittedly a bit of a stretch but I’m pretty sure the time jump was meant to be around a year so it’s possible, especially since it did seem like she may have liked him in season 3 when he discovered he was meant to be moving away. For me I would say that your criticism applies more to the gap between the 2 films because it was apparently only a 6 month gap between them, because at the end of the first film life was great for all the boys, they all have girlfriends, are all presumably going to lose their virginity, all reached the peak of their emotional development and maturity etc, then the second film just took a gigantic shit on everything and ruined it. All but one of the relationships from the first film have broken up for no obvious reason, and the one that survived is now toxic and manipulative, again for no good reason other than some fairly average humour compared to the rest of the series and the first film. All the characters also seem to have just gone backwards and completely undid the development they went through in the original film for the sake of advancing the plot of a film that didn’t need to happen in the first place because everything had been concluded in the original. The second film is honestly so bad in terms of the story that I don’t even consider it as being canon to the rest of the series, as far as I’m concerned all 4 boys are still in happy and loving relationships with the girls they met in the original film. The humour in the second film was alright but nowhere near the level of the series and the first film, plus it came at the expense of ruining basically every character’s development and at some points completely ignoring certain personality traits for the sake of one joke that wasn’t even very funny anyway

  • @SamThatcher234
    @SamThatcher234 4 роки тому +34

    Can you make a video on why you hate Peep Show? I adore it, and it’s interesting that you love Inbetweeners and despise Peep Show as its mostly a universally loved show. Great video!

  • @thomasbarrett5676
    @thomasbarrett5676 3 роки тому +4

    The show is either something you; done or wished you’ve done. I’ve skipped out on college to drink with my friends. I’ve been to clubs to get girls only to just be drunk with my mates and having a laugh. I’ve always wanted to go on a camping trip, and fuck it up and end up walking home before the first nights end. This shows incapsulates young adults, and it’s so funny and hilariously cringy because we all actually thought like this. This was released when I was in sixth form, and it was soo good then.

  • @lukeet331
    @lukeet331 2 роки тому +2

    This or peep show are quite possibly the greatest comedy shows of all time

  • @shaf621
    @shaf621 4 роки тому +12

    What do you reckon on stuff like the Cornetto Trilogy, IT Crowd, Come Fly With Me and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia?

    • @HarboWholmes
      @HarboWholmes  4 роки тому +3

      Cornetto Trilogy - Hot Fuzz and SotD are amazing, World's End is disappointing in comparison
      IT Crowd - Absolute perfection
      Come Fly With Me - Don't really remember it enough
      Always Sunny - Can't stand it

    • @shaf621
      @shaf621 4 роки тому +11

      @@HarboWholmes Shame you feel that about It's Always Sunny because I reckon that's one of the best American sitcoms ever made. It has a unique charm to it, that distinguishes itself to other conventional American comedies.

  • @urbestfriend1597
    @urbestfriend1597 5 років тому +17

    Dunno how I came across your video but i'm so glad I did, it was really enjoyable and interesting to hear your opinions. Great video man :^)

    • @HarboWholmes
      @HarboWholmes  5 років тому +2

      I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much :)

  • @donnythedealer9761
    @donnythedealer9761 3 роки тому +3

    It's not really a coming of age story though. It's just a comedy set at a school age. The characters dont learn anything episode to episode and it's almost the fact the characters never learn from their mistakes that creates the comedy. Will doesnt become less socially inept and considerate as the show progresses. Will in season 3 would still chat up a girl saying "feisty one you are". Even in the movies he's like that. "my mother worries" in movie 2. They only have almost-arcs in the movies because they are movies. And movie 2 is good.

  • @jezzaus2124
    @jezzaus2124 2 роки тому +1

    Looks like we have a Mrs Brown's Boys fan here everyone.

  • @irishlilyxx6106
    @irishlilyxx6106 4 роки тому +5

    I was taught by Greg Davies; he was my drama teacher in Year 9. Not a bad bloke but not my favourite either

  • @sullivans2004
    @sullivans2004 3 роки тому +1

    "Think _American Pie_ but actually funny."
    BRUH LMAO
    (fr tho American Pie is actually fucking hilarious, the second movie specifically, when Jim got his hand stuck to his crotch by accident and tried to unstick it while a remix of Smooth Criminal played in the background)

  • @philg269
    @philg269 3 роки тому +5

    Wow, who else paused at 1.04 to read the comments about peep show. What a great tv programme, would be good to hear why it's disliked though

    • @adamcole4623
      @adamcole4623 3 роки тому +1

      Ha! I just checked the timecode as I'm scrolling through - 1:04!

  • @OverlyPositiveFanboy
    @OverlyPositiveFanboy 4 роки тому +3

    It's not just an under-30 thing. My parents watched this when it came out (I was too young at the time), and they were probably mid-to-late 30s when it started. They would've been roughly 40 when the movie came out. The only thing they haven't seen is the sequel.

    • @SunnyStreak_
      @SunnyStreak_ 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah my dad is 52 and he'd probably love this show if I showed it to him.

  • @lilshady2485
    @lilshady2485 3 роки тому +2

    The Inbetweeners is pretty much like the British version of Superbad

  • @LibertyBridgeProductions
    @LibertyBridgeProductions 2 роки тому +1

    Sorry but I have never seen anyone ever say peep show is painfully unfunny.
    Everyone I know that’s seen it just think it’s hilarious and very well written.
    Inbetweeners and peep show I find so similar because they r probably the two comedy shows where I found every singly episode absolutely hilarious.
    And also basically the scenes in both r so funny and cringy I can’t watch certain bits because of how real they are.

  • @nathanwilson2116
    @nathanwilson2116 2 роки тому +1

    As soon as he said that about peepshow, i wouldnt be able to take anything else he said seriously and had to stop watching.

  • @ir0ngamer393
    @ir0ngamer393 2 роки тому +4

    If I was told I had less than 12 hours to live, I’d watch all 3 series and the first film (fuck the second film, the plot was non existent and made no sense, and it ruined the great ending to the series that the first film gave us as well as destroying a lot of the characters progression and development that they went through in the first film to the point where I don’t even consider it to be canon to the rest of the series) and after doing all that I’d join the dead hand gang

    • @t.c.6920
      @t.c.6920 Рік тому

      I agree. The second film was so mid

  • @professorpigeon6517
    @professorpigeon6517 3 роки тому +1

    As someone who still in secondary school I can say it’s still relate able

  • @sebastianbrown2270
    @sebastianbrown2270 4 роки тому +3

    I could project my entire social group in to the characters

    • @matthewduncan8523
      @matthewduncan8523 4 роки тому

      Every friend group ever has sat and decided which one of them would be what character in the show

  • @whoelsebutmatty
    @whoelsebutmatty 5 років тому +35

    gavin and stacey is one of the most unfunny and unrelateable british shows and will never have anything on the inbetweeners

    • @HarboWholmes
      @HarboWholmes  5 років тому +14

      I've never seen Gavin and Stacey but I absolutely despise James Corden haha!

    • @whoelsebutmatty
      @whoelsebutmatty 4 роки тому +6

      @@HarboWholmes same here mate aha

  • @Morpheus0000
    @Morpheus0000 3 роки тому +1

    As soon as he said he *hated* Peep Show I tuned out. Just knew I wouldn't relate to his comedy sensibilities.

  • @timeofthewhoviansunited1504
    @timeofthewhoviansunited1504 5 років тому +6

    I'm really enjoying your channel

    • @HarboWholmes
      @HarboWholmes  5 років тому

      Thank you! I appreciate the support

  • @syrniaboy
    @syrniaboy 3 роки тому +10

    Peep show is the best lol soo funny 😂

  • @markcrorigan554
    @markcrorigan554 3 роки тому +1

    0:56
    how did you hack into my camera?

  • @FurQ69
    @FurQ69 6 місяців тому

    Your point at 7:20 is exactly why Peep show is excellent.

  • @jayboy2kay7
    @jayboy2kay7 3 роки тому +3

    Mate i agree ... except about peep show? Wtf??

  • @cupcake1065
    @cupcake1065 3 роки тому +1

    BBCs Some Girls was really good as well.

  • @michaelmarrinan9981
    @michaelmarrinan9981 3 роки тому +1

    How tf does someone not like peep show? I need a vid explaining that...

  • @timeofthewhoviansunited1504
    @timeofthewhoviansunited1504 5 років тому +2

    Have you seen Peep show or Black Mirror, if so will you make content on those shows?

    • @HarboWholmes
      @HarboWholmes  5 років тому +3

      Peep Show is the worst thing ever, I hate it. But I've followed Black Mirror since Series 2, I like it a lot. I feel like there's nothing new I can say about Black Mirror, though, since every single frame of every episode has already been pulled apart and analysed to death!
      If I ever think of something Black Mirror-related or I get more requests for it, I'd love to make something about it!

    • @fintan8145
      @fintan8145 4 роки тому +15

      @@HarboWholmes shame you don't like peep show I think it's one of the the greatest comedy shows of all time

    • @oliverbull-lifely9110
      @oliverbull-lifely9110 4 роки тому +5

      I respect your opinion on Peep Show. But I do wonder if you’ve actually seen early peep show. Series 1 of peep show is pure sophisticated comedy genius that is also pretty relatable at points. But series 7 to 9 is pretty terrible. Whilst the Inbetweeners is funny in an obvious way, peep show is subtle yet realistic, at least the first few series

    • @shaf621
      @shaf621 4 роки тому +1

      @@oliverbull-lifely9110 Tbh I thought all of Peep Show was brilliant lol

    • @tylersinclair6622
      @tylersinclair6622 3 роки тому

      @@oliverbull-lifely9110 season 7 is one of the best imo. season 9 isn't great but has the threeism episode which is one of my favourites

  • @mosty85
    @mosty85 2 роки тому +1

    You are just wrong about Peep Show.

  • @dtz1000
    @dtz1000 3 роки тому

    One of the best comedies I've ever seen and I'm gen x.

  • @tombaker02
    @tombaker02 Рік тому

    I don’t understand how while simultaneously liking Inbetweeners (which is a great show) you can say that about Peep Show which is nonetheless far more intelligently written lol.

  • @williams7713
    @williams7713 3 роки тому

    I've been will for 19 years of my life since my name is will

  • @Batmanthe3rd
    @Batmanthe3rd 3 роки тому +3

    American Pie an awful film?
    Are you having a laugh
    It’s literally the most successful teen film ever probably only Ferris Bueler is ahead tbh

    • @Matt_Mosley1983
      @Matt_Mosley1983 3 роки тому

      AP is my favourite comedy and second favourite movie ever.... But Ferris Bueler sucks ass 😉

  • @FilmFan-iv7sz
    @FilmFan-iv7sz 3 роки тому +1

    Rewatching it now at 33 yrs old still funny but makes me cringe lol.
    In the Thorpe Park ep were Jay is, saying girls in the school are crap. In the background one of the extras reacts to that and then does a great look of shock when Jay says that Simon car will be a p*ssy magnet. It's quite funny.
    Then in first ep season 2 the whole thing of will and Simon in regards to Lauren was a good realistic look at 2 guys liking the same girl

  • @freddiewilson4583
    @freddiewilson4583 3 роки тому +2

    Bruh peep show is so good what u on about

  • @pillywilly6794
    @pillywilly6794 5 років тому +1

    good shit harvo

  • @derekbos4404
    @derekbos4404 3 місяці тому +1

    You don't find Mark and Jez funny? Oh GROW UP!! 😅

  • @Mr_Tweed97
    @Mr_Tweed97 4 роки тому

    Yo chief, this was a great video

  • @olivermaynard3380
    @olivermaynard3380 3 роки тому +3

    The writers/creators of The Inbetweeners had nothing to do with Peep Show...
    And Peep Show is leaps and bounds ahead of The Inbetweeners in terms of writing. Not that The Inbetweeners isn't also superb.

  • @zakparsons9109
    @zakparsons9109 4 роки тому

    Go on, do IT Crowd

  • @mattyguy4286
    @mattyguy4286 3 роки тому +1

    Can't agree more, first movie is great, second one is so bad

  • @mateja7438
    @mateja7438 Місяць тому

    I disagree on Peep Show. It is for slightly older audience while Inbetweeners are definitely directed at teenagers.

  • @timeofthewhoviansunited1504
    @timeofthewhoviansunited1504 5 років тому +2

    Agreed

  • @erlenmeyer4810
    @erlenmeyer4810 5 років тому +4

    Nice

  • @elijahthegoat9681
    @elijahthegoat9681 3 роки тому

    americans love this show

  • @FilmFan-iv7sz
    @FilmFan-iv7sz 3 роки тому

    Fun show anyone over 30 still watch it??

  • @Ohzyn420
    @Ohzyn420 3 роки тому

    They took it off Netflix

  • @lolaandjoe123
    @lolaandjoe123 3 роки тому +1

    I like Inbetweeners and dislike Peep Show. I just think the main characters of Peep Show are unredeemably bad people, and friends, whereas whilst Inbetweeners cast are twats, they're kids, so you can see past that.

  • @jackhopkins5956
    @jackhopkins5956 3 роки тому

    Glad I finally found someone else who doesnt like peep show

  • @dilegox
    @dilegox 2 роки тому

    Nah dude if you're gonna make an Inbetweeners vid, you can not censor the cursing.

  • @cameronspalding9792
    @cameronspalding9792 3 роки тому

    I liked the second movie

  • @billyblanden5585
    @billyblanden5585 3 роки тому

    Why don't you like peep show?

  • @captoonschannel
    @captoonschannel 3 роки тому +1

    I still love the Inbetweeners 2. It’s got some good unique things about it which just don’t come to mind at first.

  • @itsalwaysoniontime
    @itsalwaysoniontime Рік тому

    Peep show is good

  • @basedchungus
    @basedchungus 6 місяців тому

    The inbetweeners and peep show was not made by the same people. Did you do any research?? L opinion. peep show is legendary

  • @ltr9698
    @ltr9698 3 роки тому +2

    How to hurt your credibility: immediately say a blatant lie as an opinion (as it has no arguments) during the first minute of your video. Peep Show was a great show and certainly very funny, creative and well made. Everyone in the comments disagrees with you.

  • @bubbercakes528
    @bubbercakes528 Рік тому

    If you love animals then DO NOT watch this program. Disgustingly cruel.

    • @t.c.6920
      @t.c.6920 Рік тому +3

      Its a fish calm down you melt

  • @charlielloyd4099
    @charlielloyd4099 4 роки тому

    Wow, I’d love a video explaining and analysing why peep show is the worst comedy. Especially when IT crowd, Friday night dinner and Gavin & Stacey exist.

  • @Matt_Mosley1983
    @Matt_Mosley1983 3 роки тому

    Saying *AMERICAN PIE* isn't funny just shows that this kid only likes THE INBETWEENERS simply for the fact that they swear a lot. Dude doesn't get comedy. Talks about how good the characters are....then gets why the American version didn't work all wrong. Generation Z. 🤪

  • @thekillingfieldsable
    @thekillingfieldsable 3 роки тому +4

    The comments say it all....Peep Show...unfunny?! Beggars belief 😯