19 Years Later, This British Gem Is Still the Best Geek Sitcom (Even Better Than 'TBBT')
This is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a smart, creative, and genuinely funny series that has stood the test of time.
When it comes to geek comedy series, The Big Bang Theory reigns supreme. However, long before Sheldon Cooper and his friends graced our screens, a British masterpiece hit the airwaves that many consider to be more authentic, witty, and truly iconic.
The IT Crowd is a benchmark sitcom that makes you laugh while depicting the world of IT specialists with great love and understanding.
What Is 'The IT Crowd' About?
Roy and Moss, IT specialists, work in the basement of a large London corporation, Reynholm Industries. Despite their extensive technological knowledge, they are completely unable to communicate with women and feel awkward in social situations.
Everything changes when Jen, a lively and active woman who knows nothing about IT, comes to their department. The three of them quickly become friends and plunge headlong into the fascinating, albeit awkward, world of corporate culture.
Even After Almost 20 Years, 'The IT Crowd' Is Still Relevant Today
The series, released in 2006, should seem hopelessly outdated. However, the paradox of The IT Crowd is that it remains incredibly relevant today.
It doesn't make fun of specific technologies, but rather, it satirizes eternal and universal things: the absurdity of corporate bureaucracy, toxic bosses, and pointless trainings.
Jen, a manager with no knowledge, remains an accurate satire of the hiring system. Scenes involving harassment from an odd boss or complete misunderstanding from management remain recognizable even after two decades.
'The IT Crowd' Has Kept up Its High Quality From the First Season All the Way to the Last
Unlike many long-running sitcoms that run out of steam, repeat jokes, or radically change genres by the end of their run, The IT Crowd maintains the highest level from the first episode to the last.
The secret is its perfect formula: the show never delves into the obscure world of computers, which would be incomprehensible to the general audience, yet it also doesn't betray its geek roots by sliding into typical relationship stories.
The series remains true to the friendship of its three characters, who, upon closer inspection, are not so strange after all. It is for this integrity, unique British absurdity, and brilliant cast that The IT Crowd is still loved.
What Did Critics & Viewers Think of 'The IT Crowd'?
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The IT Crowd has 85% from critics and 89% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.
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On IMDb, the series has a score of 8.5/10.
Where to Watch 'The IT Crowd'?
The IT Crowd is available to stream on Disney+.
