[S2E5] Just Act Normal

Act Normal | [s2e5] Just

: Heap is a specialist in playing highly-strung professionals; his slow descent into madness as he tries to diagnose the pair is a masterclass in reactionary comedy . Weaknesses

: The central irony is that in their desperate attempt to "act normal," they behave more bizarrely than ever. Highlights include their inability to sit still and Penny’s obsession with her "What would Margaret Thatcher do?" philosophy. Critical Review [S2E5] Just Act Normal

: The episode serves as a "two-hander" between Miranda Hart and Patricia Hodge . Their chemistry is the driving force, as they oscillate between competitive bickering and accidental bonding. : Heap is a specialist in playing highly-strung