The Thick of It Reviews

The variety of insults alone means this show gets top marks

It's insane how perfectly and accurately the writers and actors captured and projected the state of UK politics. 2005 or 2025, turn on the TV, and the comparisons are uncanny, to the point you couldn't tell reality apart from parody. It's unfortunate that there are only 21 episodes, especially because each season is better than the last. I doubt the BBC would bring back a political show like this, but I'm hoping someone does. Peter Capaldi, Joanna Scanlan, James Smith, Rebecca Front… The casting and cameos are peak. If you hate to love politics, this was meant for you.

Hilarious show!

every moment of this is unbearable cringe and unrelenting wit. ace.

Peter Capaldi is absolutely brilliant as “Malcolm Tucker” AKA Alastair Campbell. A superbly realistic look at British Politics. The casting is spot on.

One of my fav series, I love it so much

Witty dialogue mixed with sharp, biting political satire which is still relevant in today’s British political climate