hello-07474 Instead of listing all the reasons why this show is so brilliant, I need to address the people that gave it a low score.I know the American guy wrote this series, but it is written in tune with the characters you will meet in the UK.The only people that gave this series a low score were from American cities. NOW wait... I do know that a lot of Americans scored this show highly, however, the only ones that didn't understand or like it were also from the USA.Now, without being negative or discriminatory, I have to say that this show has a LOT of UK based characterization and cultural references that are so subtle yet prevalent throughout the whole series.You don't have to be from or have lived in the UK to love this show, however, it really helps. The 'annoying' or 'depressing' or 'rude' characters that some people were complaining about are actually very accurate if not slightly exaggerated for comedic reasons. To address some of the comments on the jokes not being funny, well, they are not so much 'jokes' rather than witty responses to cultural observations. Wit plays a huge part in the structure of comedy of the UK. It IS different to the USA in that respect. I am not saying American comedy is not witty, I am saying that in the UK it is a base structure and not so much a additive like it is in USA comedies. Neither is better than the other.Just like Costanza in Seinfeld who demonstrates the highly anxious, elaborate and morally confused New Yorker, Catastrophe highlights the stereotypes of the UK in just as an elaborate way. Comedy in the UK is based around financial struggle, family problems, outlining how miserable and depressed one can get very quickly with the sharp turn of ill-fortune as well as keeping their chin up and making the most of it all by cutting someone else down for instant gratification. The wit is expressed by self deprecation and dark comedy as an observation and reaction to these dire circumstances. Comedy in the USA has a lot of different traits and I love them both. USA comedies are more often than not set in mid to high level income groups that either live in conveniently rent controlled penthouse apartments or 6 bedroom, 3 storey houses in affluent suburbs. UK comedies are usually set in low income groups where the character's lives are threatened by poverty or being perpetually ordinary.These reasons are why some people may not quite like or get the comedic flow and brilliance of this show.I do love comedies from both the UK and USA and there is no competition between them. If you don't like Catastrophe then you either simply don't like it or you don't understand the subtleties of the UK culture. THAT is NOT a bad thing, I am just saying that it happens, just like I would not understand the subtleties of Indian comedy or German comedy. They might not understand USA comedy either, it's more of a cultural gap than an intelligence thing so do not think I am putting anyone down. Thanks.

standardpropagation I'll start of by saying "dumpster fire". Classic. If you ever saw a dumpster fire (which I have) then you are fully aware of the magnitude of such an analogy. The synergy between Sharon Horgan (The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret) and Rob Delaney is spectacular and hard to look away from. The utter sarcasm makes this one of the best shows available to watch. This show has a gravity to it, when it comes to relationships, there is a draw because most of us have gone through what these characters have gone through. Also, I love London as a setting. The U.K as a whole gives this show a great feel of "NYC Anywhere". So, if your into romantic comedies and you and your partner fight like normal humans then this show is for you! Enjoy

lalataylorlife What draws me to a comedy requires that I can relate too the situations and the characters. As an African-American female, there can be times when it's difficult to focus when no one looks like me. However, the story of this couple is so relatable regardless of race or location. Their story could happen to anyone, and the relationship continues to be realistic. What I love most is that the success of their relationship comes from their ability to find humor even at the worst of times. And they don't take themselves too seriously. If more real relationships developed this quality there would be less divorce in the world. But that is my humble opinion.This is a great watch for anyone looking to have a good time and a great laugh!

carriembyrne I want to like Sharon Horgan after her funny turn in Pulling ten years ago - but her portrayal of an entitled, mean spirited teacher with zero redeeming features isn't funny enough for me to find her character enjoyable. Does she hate women? Why does she write such a mean spirited role for herself? Rob fares better, he relies heavily on sex jokes, but comes across as a nice guy - it's not clear why he wants to be with her. She treats him dreadfully. They're propped up by some interesting friends - the very fine Ashley Jenson who has the best comic timing and her strange Scots husband- wish we could see more of them and less of Sharon and Rob! Can't fathom why this became such a hit, - a formulaic sitcom with unlikeable characters.