Inside No 9 S1 E1 Sardines

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Inside No 9 S1 E1 Sardines

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Күн бұрын

Inside No 9 S1 E1 Sardines. Time to look back at the episode where it all began - a very good place to start! So, let’s all awkwardly climb into the wardrobe and review the very first episode of Inside No 9.
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@tomking3166 Ай бұрын

Wow, this show seems interesting. Hope it gets more seasons! 9 seasons, that would be the perfect number. Fingers crossed it continues.

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

I dunno - nine seasons is an awful lot!😜

@NB-gu9rs Ай бұрын

I don't know, shows like this always get all self-referential. Mark my words, by the end of the series they're just going to be making episodes about making episodes!

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

@@NB-gu9rs Sounds a bit self indulgent - let's hope that never happens!

@lucywillis4174 Ай бұрын

They should do one on a bus ...

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

@@lucywillis4174 What happens though? Never mind - we can just leave the twists and clever bits to the writers!

@FTZPLTC Ай бұрын

I do like the irony of Sardines being an "ice-breaker", when everyone playing it has been incredibly uncomfortable and desperate *not* to talk to each other.

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

Sometimes, I think the ice should be left unbroken!

@eoj8371 Ай бұрын

One detail that's little mentioned is that Lee tweets a photo of them all in the wardrobe. Whether that would be enough to affect anyone's fate, indict Pip, or even if it would've sent from an old manor house is up for debate, though I find the photo itself quite haunting in how it's framed and lit considering this is likely a photo of everyone's final moments...

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

That is a haunting thought (and one I might steal if I'm ever talking about what I think happens after a No 9).

@isabelalexander6381 Ай бұрын

@@WeeLini LOVE this idea! what happens next?!

@Neil_TheShiningMile Ай бұрын

I thought that too. How haunting that photo looked knowing it would be shown after all their deaths.

@z_202 Ай бұрын

@@WeeLinA series or even just one video where you thereorise what happened after the episodes would be amazing, and a great way to keep making no 9 content now that the show is over.

@lokinachodaisy Ай бұрын

I loved the callback to "seeding" in Plodding On. That made me laugh. I am re-watching the series again with my friend who has never seen any of them.

@can-xe5ub Ай бұрын

i don’t have much to comment on apart from the fact that the wardrobe is labelled “design no.9” which means this episode mostly takes place inside a no.9 that is itself inside no.9

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

Well spotted - I've never noticed that! So, it's inside no 9, inside no 9 - Nineception!

@FredrickAlone Ай бұрын

not now babe WeeLin posted a new video

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

🤣

@fstopcornea Ай бұрын

I was a fan of League and Psychoville before this came out, but after watching this episode i knew i would love this series.

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

It's incredible, as we always knew it would be! As a fan of the League and Psychoville, I'm amazed it took me so long to get round to watching this.

@SickWhiteTiger Ай бұрын

This timing is perfect! After watching your other no 9 videos I recently started watching the series and the first episode blew me away.

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

It's an incredibly strong start, especially looking back on the series as a whole. Really shows the potential of No 9!

@teadrinker99 Ай бұрын

So glad to see you starting over from episode 1 and look forward hearing your take on the early episodes. This is a top 5 episode for me, funny and dark with a top notch ensemble cast.

@mikenelson3632 Ай бұрын

Thank you for feeding my inside no 9 addiction with this video.

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

@CatBlackGuitars Ай бұрын

I always enjoy going back to watch this episode and knowing there's another 9 series to follow is an absolute bonus. I binge watch the lot every couple of months.

@Mark_Nowa_Taylor_Composer Ай бұрын

I remember seeing the twist in this at the very end and I had almost the same reaction as you 😂 This episode while being the first is so underrated in my opinion

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

It certainly set the bar high for the No 9 twist!

@johncoe1413 Ай бұрын

Was a great opener, cannot wait for your review of a Quiet Night In, my favourite. Don't forget to mention the hares and where they are...🐇

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

Dammit, I forgot the hare! And this was one of the trickier finds in series one I think, as you could only see it in a few shots.

@TS-qr3rk Ай бұрын

Such an excellent start and still one of the best episodes, I love the comedy, overall tone, and looming danger you just know is coming.

@gavvo-7640 Ай бұрын

Yay! I'm sooooo happy you are doing this Lin!!!! This is gonna be an amazing way forward :) Thank you 😍

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

You're very welcome! Glad to hear you're excited for more reviews.

@soulfoodie1 Ай бұрын

Really lovely that you are doing this and looking forward to future reviews!

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

Thanks! I'm looking forward to making them, and to revisiting those earlier series. So many classic episodes!

@lloroshastar6347 Ай бұрын

It's interesting that this is effectively one of the darkest episodes and yet one of the most comedic. In fact I was struggling to think of many episodes which were more comedic than this, Death Be Not Proud, Wuthering Heist and Zanzibar are very comedic, there are definitely plenty of jokes throughout the series but often the humour is downplayed in favour of the mystery element or drama, but this story despite having arguably some of the darkest themes also has comedy throughout.

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

It's amazing that they hit the balance between darkness and comedy so well. Though I guess they'd developed a knack for it after League of Gentlemen and Psychoville. Still not something many writers could pull off.

@LoganPosthumous Ай бұрын

And here we go again! (for the first time)

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

Back in the wardrobe we go!

@aeo1195 Ай бұрын

YEAAAAAA i was so excited for this, your videos are always such a highlight for me

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

Thanks! Hope you enjoy it

@afjkernow1808 Ай бұрын

Ooh, you’ve begun your reviews of no 9 with the one that started it all. I shall go and watch the episode then watch your review.

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

Thanks! It definitely leaves an impression, I'll say that much!

@catbhoy Ай бұрын

I do think that’s the way ahead (although I’ve seen this a good few times) so sack that and hit play

@secondbestpriest Ай бұрын

Ahhhh thank you for this!

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

@kittycattt93 Ай бұрын

I fell in love with Tim Key during taskmaster and I started inside no9 post taskmaster and his character was so chilling lol

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

I remembered Tim Key from his weirdly awkward poetry sections on Charlie Brooker. Weirdly enough though, I didn't recognise him in Peep Show until my second watch!

@Katielovegood44 Ай бұрын

I adore the more 'clever plots' riddle spinx ect.. but this, withering heist and (now) mulberry close are my go toos. I love the comedy factor!!

@brobs0463 Ай бұрын

Here we go again.

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

That's what I thought at the start of Plodding On!

@inside_n0980 Ай бұрын

YAY IVE BEEN EXCITEDLY WAITING FOR THIS❤

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

Hope you like it!

@inside_n0980 Ай бұрын

@@WeeLin YESS I DID I love your videos so much it always makes my day when you post

@DCSMedia Ай бұрын

EYYY it’s awesome that you’re going back to the older episodes. I always found Sardines to be the sort of benchmark No.9 episode, anything better than this I consider a success and anything weaker I consider a bit of a weak episode, a bit like how treat Dr No for the Bond franchise. Sardines is admittedly one of my lesser favourite episodes, but is still good. It does feel a bit rough around the edges in terms of the claustrophobic atmosphere and large cast, but is still fun and the twist is really good.

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

I agree, it's a good benchmark, and also the best place to start watching No 9. I mean, technically you can watch them in any order, and I'll often recommend a particular episode to someone I know based on what I think they'll like, but whenever I'm asked in general which episode to start with I'll always say Sardines.

@cameronmcgregor2583 Ай бұрын

I think it's one of the greater twists of the show to be honest. Its far from obvious but it's also possible to get an idea of what might be the case before it's fully revealed which is the sort of twist I like.

@annierosewrites Ай бұрын

when I tell you I SQUEALED when I saw this upload!!! xxxx

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

Wow! I can't believe people get that excited for my wee reviews! It's an honour, thanks for sharing x

@bmo14lax Ай бұрын

I'm definitely glad I chose to watch this as the first episode of insider number 9. Even though it's the obvious starting point, I do think that it is a great introduction episode as well. Thanks for getting to these earlier seasons. Can't wait for the rest!

@bmo14lax Ай бұрын

Still have not been able to watch series 9. Will definitely get to "plodding on" when I can though.

@cpnlsn88 Ай бұрын

Nice review. Some interesting aspects you bring out His innocence wasn't spared so he didn't spare the innocents. Not an ince breaer but a fire starter. I imagine how this was conceived in the writers' minds. V effective. I can't remember if this is the first insid no 9 I saw, I think it probably was, thinking back. Dark secrets that slowly reveal and a twist.

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

It's just so well written that you can watch it over and over again and pick up on new things every time. Definitely set the bar high for the show too!

@smuldohuntermuldo9312 Ай бұрын

Great review and like the episode , managed to pack everything in. Lots of "Britishness" on show, especially in the not saying stuff or in sweeping it under the carpet. I don't think they made it to Narnia as it was a lot warmer at the end but that Ian took the Pip (sorry). Cheers and catch you on the next one for a quiet night in.

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

It is a very British attitude, isn't it? Works well here I think, both in how it's played for comedy and in all the horrors that come out after being repressed for decades. They'd have been better off in Narnia!

@afjkernow1808 Ай бұрын

Well that was fascinating. Superb cast, really effective portrayal British appreciation of awkwardness and the sensitive handling of a serious issue. All these factors demonstrate why Inside no 9 should be a set text for writers. In less than 30 minutes you have enough plot, backstop and characterisation for a whole six part series. The economy of the writing is breathtaking. This is what kept us returning. 'Ensweetie' is hilarious. I really enjoyed your review and the points you make about forced jollity, nature of Pip's plan and revenge affecting innocents and the links to Plodding On. Looking forward to the next.

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

Thanks! It really is a writing masterclass for all of the reasons you just mentioned. So many layers to it, which is why I think it holds up to many, many rewatches! Plus they're able to handle some incredibly dark topics AND still make us laugh. Pure genius.

@simonsimon325 Ай бұрын

I reckon you have to be posh to even attempt playing sardines. Try finding a single place where 10 people can hide in a council house.

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

That's probably very true. I think the only time I ever played it as a kid, it ended up being not much of a challenge, what with a load of legs sticking out from under the bed, behind the couch or bodies that kept falling out of a cupboard (assuming there was cupboard space at all to begin with), which were the only available hiding places for more than one child.

@irshadmohammed6539 Ай бұрын

Ghost stories 2018 (Jeremy Dyson) was amazing

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

Loved it, and I've got tickets to see the stage version in Glasgow next year - so excited!

@LovelyRuthie Ай бұрын

It's interesting that I've read a lot of fans consider 'Sardines' not a good episode to start on. If you're introducing someone to 'Inside No.9' yet, like you, I was recommended it when it first aired - my bestie, not my sister who says she can't watch it because she gets too scared! - & so it wasn't like there was a choice. For me, it will always feel like a natural start, as you say a literal baptism of fire, which absolutely sets the viewer up to expect the unexpected. And one aspect of casting I don't think you mentioned re: Timothy West. He starred in one of the most well-known episodes of 'Tales of the Unexpected,' 'Royal Jelly,' which was also incredibly dark & left the viewer feeling uncomfortable in the episode's wake. Given the casting choices made in this series, I'm sure that was very deliberate (this may be well known - maybe it's covered in a book or interview somewhere & I'm over-explaining something obvious). And 'Sardines' certainly felt very connected to that anthology series, almost like a baton being handed over.

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

I have a few friends that struggle a bit with the darker episodes, or avoid them altogether. One of them stopped watching the show after The Devil of Christmas, which was admittedly extremely dark and shocking. But, dark as it gets, I've never heard them say that Sardines was too much for them, and I think it works as a pretty good benchmark for the tone of the show. That's a weirdly sweet thought on the casting of Timothy West! I'm yet to watch Tales of the Unexpected, and I know it was quite a strong influence on No 9 so I'm looking forward to that.

@shonimacmill Ай бұрын

Yessss this makes me so happy!!!

@mikenelson3632 Ай бұрын

I have never heard of sardines until this episode I thought they made it up

@Alex-cw3rz Ай бұрын

Can't wait for the next espisode in this series!

@bmo14lax Ай бұрын

If you are going to mention more of season 9 I do appreciate the warning like you did with Plodding on thanks! 👍

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

I always try to add spoiler warnings, as it's not a given that everyone's seen all the other episodes - it's an anthology, so folks can jump in wherever. Glad they're appreciated! Oh, and I might be mentioning the episode "Dead Line" in the next video, just so you know (but I strongly suggest you watch that one AFTER "A Quiet Night In", for reasons that will become clear after watching!)

@bmo14lax Ай бұрын

@@WeeLin Oh Loved your deadline analysis. as the only thing I have not seen is series 9 yet due to region. Thanks again for being so thoughtful of your audience and where they might be at at the show. ✌️

@juniper.... Күн бұрын

if I remember correctly the twist didn't make sense, pip somehow knew loads of stuff about them and ian? he moved away?

@tomreay-bennett1804 Ай бұрын

One of the few episodes I struggle to rewatch.

@GoatAndDog Ай бұрын

I'm curious what happened to the real Ian is he still waiting to be picked up from the station or did Pip do something to him to make sure he would be the one attending the party instead.

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

Ooh, good point! Maybe Pip's body count was even higher than we realised?

@UDKeyes Ай бұрын

I've also started re-watching all the IN9 eps from the beginning!! Sardines is arguably my fave ep, and I've watched it several times. I've been thinking a lot recently about the actual engagement party. Were those the only guests? Or is it just that they are the only guests who agreed to play the game? It seems odd that Rebecca doesn't have any actual friends at the party. Or maybe (as Carl says) she's kind of a bitch and doesn’t have any? Do "local people" avoid the entire family because of the scandal? If there are other party guests, it's possible someone might smell smoke or hear screaming and save the trapped guests. Or does Pip plan on getting rid of everyone in the house? Regarding Real Ian. My theory is maybe Pip rigged it so Ian missed his train and had to take a later one? Thereby pushing back Jeremy's arrival to the house? The point is that Jeremy HAS to arrive late to the party. Pip's plan hinges on him volunteering to be "It" and choosing to hide in the wardrobe. If Jeremy had seen him at any point before the game started, his cover would have been blown. It is a bit weird that Pip has to re-introduce himself to everyone as they enter the wardrobe as he must have introduced himself as Ian at the start of the game. But I guess he's so boring, everyone instantly forgot him!?! Sorry for all the deep dive questions, but I can't help but think about this stuff after watching so many times. I also found another tenuous link to Sardines in Plodding On. After Robin Askwith pees while talking to Reece, he doesn't flush the toilet. If it's yellow, let it mellow...

@thehammersmithcrumpetradar Ай бұрын

once we get to series 6 which I think you started reviewing, then there’s only one thing… the reece shearsmith rage machine…the whole series roundup

@can-xe5ub Ай бұрын

it could generate enough reece anger to power the country for a millennia

@thehammersmithcrumpetradar Ай бұрын

maybe decamilleniums, megaanums, decamegaanums or megamegaaanums, or maybe tempus immemorial, or maybe just 5 minutes

@irshadmohammed6539 Ай бұрын

Yay

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@catbhoy Ай бұрын

First Episode … not for me that was (next weeks) a Quiet Night In. Who else arrived late 🙈

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

I ended up four series late, but that was one hell of a binge!

@Regis2001 Ай бұрын

I watched this episode without any idea what I was getting, and then I had to go away and take a minute to recover. That was... a lot.

@lloroshastar6347 Ай бұрын

Is there any origin to referring to an En Suite as 'En Sweetie'? Just wondering if it might be a northern thing or if its just something Steve and Reese do.

@WeeLin Ай бұрын

Maybe it's just something that Steve and Reece do (and now so do I!)

@lloroshastar6347 Ай бұрын

@@WeeLin that could be an idea for a video, examples of when Steve and Reese reference themselves 😁 in jokes and things like that. Like Maureen's Tina Turner being referenced twice in Inside no. 9