This gentle sitcom describes the
simple ways of a man trying to survive in a small Catholic community while
trying to figure out the next step in their lives. It’s a battle of
one-upmanship; whether it’s the neighbouring parish; the bishop; or even the
church itself as they’re seldom seen actually taking communion. Every act that’s
designed to better themselves and improve their lives always seems to backfire;
and Ted has somehow stop events from escalating even further. Although Ted
drops hints of his actions in his past life; we know very little of Dougal and
Jack; and it would have been great to have seen some kind of origin story for
them. It’s such a shame that this well-written comedy had an untimely ending
because of the loss of the brilliant Dermot Morgan. I don’t think O’Hanlon has
come close to fame in any other acting roles as a charming simpleton.
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