Murder in Successville

2015

Seasons & Episodes

  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

7.8| 0h30m| en
Synopsis

Each week Successville's loveable detective, D.I Sleet, enlists the help of a celebrity sidekick to solve the latest high-profile murder in this improvised comedy murder mystery series.

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VividSimon Simply Perfect
Spoonatects Am i the only one who thinks........Average?
Kidskycom It's funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam. On one hand, the set-up isn't quite as complex as it seems, but there's an easy sense of fun in every exchange.
Aiden Melton The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.
pmcdeee I'm not a fan of giving these type of celebrities anymore airtime than they deserve, however, I do think this works well. I love the film noir styling, the concept of the show is great, ad lib to a certain degree makes the comedy genuine and you can't help but laugh. It's off the wall approach is fresh a mix of mighty boosh meets sin city... The lead guy (Sleet played by Tommy Davis) is great in his role an obscure giant of a character that keeps the celebs ticking along the process. The celebrity impersonations aren't great but I'm sure it's intentionally rough to keep it edgy. There is also the element of who done it, I know the plots are very random but it's still another element of intrigue and keeps you guessing. I would like to know how informed the celebs actually are, I do hope they are as in the dark as is made out. I'm hooked and hope it continues for a third series.
The_Critical_Eye This show is all about the concept - putting an unsuspecting TV celeb in the position of solving a murder mystery. Throw in exaggerated character impersonations, a bit of humour, a touch of awkwardness, a bit of improv (this is where it really comes to life), and great end credit songs, and you've got a gem.Rarely do I feel the need to watch something twice when it comes out, but this programme has that affect as it is full of nuances and little bits of information that are good for a second viewing.DI Sleet, the chief (Gordon Ramsay) and Ciarad Lloyd deserve special mention, though the celebs each play their part.It's nice to see something different from the usual panel show/sitcom based comedy. Hopefully there's more to come.
ianlouisiana "Murder in Successville" is reminiscent of an overlong sketch in a "Footlights" Christmas Panto.You laugh at first because it's quite funny in a clever - clever way,but people showing off their post - modern ironic grasp of current popular media trends can quickly become tiresome then bum - numbingly boring.At that stage I normally look around for the "Exit" signs and pop out for a fag - which is bit desperate because I don't actually smoke. However,last night at home,trapped on the sofa,short of turning the TV off,which would be a bit ungracious because I would have disturbed my sleeping Labrador,I fronted it out and stayed with it to the bitter and not very surprising end. It told me nothing I didn't already know about British comedy where,particularly in "stand up",it has become the norm for the performer to laugh more than the audience. Written by smart - arses for smart - arses just about sums it up.
Prismark10 Murder in Successville is a silly mish mash of genres whose success depends on how much effort the celebrity of the week makes an effort to fit in and do some detective work.Somehow each week a real celebrity is introduced as a new recruit at a police station where he is paired with hard boiled DI Sleet and investigate a murder of a celebrity. Last week it was Bruno Tonioli and this week it was Reese Witherspoon.During the course of their investigations they come across celebrity crime scene investigators (Taylor Swift for example) and celebrity suspects. Last week we had the Carr twins (Alan and James Carr.) This week Gary Barlow was among the suspects.There are shades of Stella Street here where we had celebrities living in an ordinary street and it was noticeable that Phil Cornwall was a celebrity impersonator here as well.It is ridiculous and its more enjoyable if you know the C list celebrity of the week. There are actual clues when various suspects are questioned and it is up to the celebrity to call the suspect and we find out whether they are correct.There is a lot of corpsing as DI Sleet put them in an absurd situation or the suspects make them do silly things. The giggles add a lot to the fun but it is also haphazard as well.