‘The Other One’ had its initial pilot in 2017 but it wasn’t until 2020 that we got the full series. But was it worth the wait?
Mostly, the answer is no. It’s by no means a bad show, as it has a really talented cast and some occasionally funny moments, but on the whole it is entirely predictable and it feels like you have seen this show many times before.
The premise of the recently deceased father having a secret family and them having to bond isn’t new but it is interesting, and they do their best to explore it with a mix of humour and emotion.
Ellie White is good in the lead role as an incredibly awkward and uptight person, opposite Lauren Socha as her much more adventurous sister. Siobhan Finneran and Rebecca Front also get moments where they can shine but they’ve had much better material in the past. Amit Shah also gets some of the funniest moments but his role is limited in screen time.
Overall, it’s a watchable comedy that feels entirely like something you’ve seen before, and in these unprecedented times, maybe that’s what some people need.
Rating = 2.5/5
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