Gavin & Stacey: Series 3 (2 Discs)

I came to G&S pretty late via the repeats on BBC3 and last years Christmas special. Having enjoyed every episode, I've watched series three and felt that it was a good idea that JC and RJ ended the series now rather than go for a fourth series.

It's not that the writing is bad, far from it. This is still one of the best comedy series on TV. The problem is coming up with new situations for all the characters to interact in. With s1 and s2, it seemed natural, now if felt slightly forced and contrived. The visits to and from each side of the family, with everyone in tow just seemed wrong, and the series suffered from that.

Yes, this series does deal with more adult situations and that's handled well, but the moments that sparked continuously in the past just didn't appear as often. That aside, the series was enjoyable and I don't regret for a second buying this DVD. I'll watch it again, but not as often as earlier series.

The extras on the additional DVD are also well… more »

I came to G&S pretty late via the repeats on BBC3 and last years Christmas special. Having enjoyed every episode, I've watched series three and felt that it was a good idea that JC and RJ ended the series now rather than go for a fourth series.

It's not that the writing is bad, far from it. This is still one of the best comedy series on TV. The problem is coming up with new situations for all the characters to interact in. With s1 and s2, it seemed natural, now if felt slightly forced and contrived. The visits to and from each side of the family, with everyone in tow just seemed wrong, and the series suffered from that.

Yes, this series does deal with more adult situations and that's handled well, but the moments that sparked continuously in the past just didn't appear as often. That aside, the series was enjoyable and I don't regret for a second buying this DVD. I'll watch it again, but not as often as earlier series.

The extras on the additional DVD are also well worth watching, unlike many others. Now, if they decide to make one-off Christmas specials, I think the form of old would return.