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Tag: Black Books

British TV series which ran from 2000-2004 with reviews by Remus Lupin the Third

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Black Books Series 3, Episode 6: “Party”

March 10, 2018March 10, 2018 remuslupinthethird

In which truths are revealed that are as bitter as a Beetroot Liqueur. Original air date: 4/15/2004 And here we are at last. It’s funny that the final episode of Black Books is a bottle episode . The series has … Continue reading Black Books Series 3, Episode 6: “Party”

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Black Books, Series 3 Episode 5: “Travel Writer”

March 3, 2018March 3, 2018 remuslupinthethird

Wherein Manny and Fran are swept off their feet, and Bernard goes on a hunt Original airdate: 4/8/2004 This was a fairly light episode. I suppose you could call it the last ‘shop shenanigans’ episode before the end. Manny invites … Continue reading Black Books, Series 3 Episode 5: “Travel Writer”

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Black Books Series 3, Episode 4: “A Little Flutter”

February 24, 2018 remuslupinthethird

Wherein Bernard bets the house, and Manny and Fran become rivals. Original Airdate: 4/1/2004   This was interesting. This is the first episode upon watching that I genuinely had no recollection of. Not to say it’s bad or uninteresting, just … Continue reading Black Books Series 3, Episode 4: “A Little Flutter”

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Black Books Series 3, Episode 3: “Moo-Ma and Moo-Pa”

February 17, 2018February 17, 2018 remuslupinthethird

 Pardon me boy, is this the Chattanooga Choo-Choo?   Original air date: 3/25/2004 Ah, The Adult Child-Parent relationship. It’s perhaps the most awkward of relationships. This is particularly true if the child doesn’t feel like they’re quite done “baking” yet. … Continue reading Black Books Series 3, Episode 3: “Moo-Ma and Moo-Pa”

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Black Books: Series 3, Episode 2 “Elephants and Hens”

February 10, 2018February 8, 2018 remuslupinthethird

Wherein a tale is woven, and dark truths are revealed. Original Airdate: 3/18/2004 The Bet is a classic sitcom trope. Be it Barney Miller or be it Seinfeld, there will always be an episode where the action hinges upon a … Continue reading Black Books: Series 3, Episode 2 “Elephants and Hens”

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Black Books: Series 3, Episode 1 “Manny Come Home”

February 3, 2018 remuslupinthethird

                       Wherein Manny leaves Black Books for another store, Bernard’s life falls to pieces, and Fran tries to put it all back together again Original airdate: 3/11/2004   Hey everyone, … Continue reading Black Books: Series 3, Episode 1 “Manny Come Home”

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Black Books: Series 2, Episode 6 “A Nice Change”

January 20, 2018January 20, 2018 remuslupinthethird

In which our heroes go on holiday and come back to a finale. Original air date: 4/5/2002 And here we are at the finale of series 2. Black Books would not return for series 3 until March of 2004. While … Continue reading Black Books: Series 2, Episode 6 “A Nice Change”

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Black Books: Series 2, Episode 5 “Hello Sun”

January 13, 2018 remuslupinthethird

In which Manny and Bernard’s relationship turns Freudian and Fran tries the clean life. Original Air Date: 3/29/2002 Let’s talk about Manny and Bernard. I mean, yeah, we’d be doing that anyway but my goodness there’s a lot to unpack … Continue reading Black Books: Series 2, Episode 5 “Hello Sun”

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Black Books: Series 2, Episode 4 “Blood”

January 6, 2018January 6, 2018 remuslupinthethird

Wherein Bernard and Manny try to out-Borders Borders, and Fran goes off in search of her roots. Original air date: March 22, 2002 For all of the early-modern cellphones, standard definition image, and lack of a high-speed wirelessly connected world, … Continue reading Black Books: Series 2, Episode 4 “Blood”

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Black Books: Series 2, Episode 3 “The Fixer”

December 31, 2017January 6, 2018 remuslupinthethird

              In which Fran fakes it ’till she makes it, while  Manny and Bernard attempt to teach a dangerous mind. Original airdate: 3/15/2002   I kind of love how hard it is tell exactly … Continue reading Black Books: Series 2, Episode 3 “The Fixer”

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Black Books: Series 2, Episode 2 “Fever”

December 23, 2017January 6, 2018 remuslupinthethird

Wherein Fran find the walls closing in on her, Bernard tries to find a Manic Pixie Dream Girl, and Manny desperately tries to avoid his own Tempocalypse Original Air Date: 3/8/2002 Heat can do things to people. There’s nothing worse … Continue reading Black Books: Series 2, Episode 2 “Fever”

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Black Books: Series 2, Episode 1 “The Entertainer”

December 16, 2017December 16, 2017 remuslupinthethird

                 Three Blind Mice, See How They Run Original Air Date: 3/1/2002 Series 2 opens with a deftly handled, beautifully crafted episode that has all three of our main characters in one plot. … Continue reading Black Books: Series 2, Episode 1 “The Entertainer”

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Black Books: Series 1, Episode 6 “He’s Leaving Home”

December 9, 2017December 16, 2017 remuslupinthethird

Wherein everyone is talking at Manny, and Fran and Bernard confront a harsh reality.   Being alone and cynical has its merits. You can concentrate on yourself, do the hobbies you like to do, the world’s your oyster, why, you … Continue reading Black Books: Series 1, Episode 6 “He’s Leaving Home”

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Black Books: Series 1, Episode 5 “The Big Lock-Out”

December 2, 2017December 2, 2017 remuslupinthethird

In which Bernard stays out all night long, Manny learns essential survival skills, and Fran has a pleasant evening listening to the radio. Original Air Date: 10/27/2000 One of the key aspects in Bernard’s characterization is his intolerance for the … Continue reading Black Books: Series 1, Episode 5 “The Big Lock-Out”

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Black Books: Series 1, Episode 4 “The Black-Out”

November 25, 2017November 25, 2017 remuslupinthethird

In which Manny gets his man, Fran tries to not to look at hers, and Bernard brings Belly Savalas to a dinner party.    In the episode, Fran and Bernard engage in a discussion on a societal quirk (in this … Continue reading Black Books: Series 1, Episode 4 “The Black-Out”

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Black Books: Series 1, Episode 3 “Grapes of Wrath”

November 18, 2017November 18, 2017 remuslupinthethird

Bernard and Manny housesit for a friend and Fran goes on a date. Everything goes well.  Streaming? How do? Black Books is available on Amazon Prime, Hulu, Vudu, and the Channel 4 site for those in the UK. This episode … Continue reading Black Books: Series 1, Episode 3 “Grapes of Wrath”

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Black Books: Series 1 Episode 2 “Manny’s First Day”

November 11, 2017November 17, 2017 remuslupinthethird

Wherein Manny must prove himself to Bernard to keep his job. Available on streaming? How do? Black Books is available on Amazon Prime, Hulu, and Vudu. Update: Commenter Ben has pointed out that UK viewers can stream it on the … Continue reading Black Books: Series 1 Episode 2 “Manny’s First Day”

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Black Books: Series 1, Episode 1 “Cooking The Books”

November 4, 2017November 17, 2017 remuslupinthethird

A recap of Season 1 Episode 1 of Black Books ‘Cooking The Books’. Continue reading Black Books: Series 1, Episode 1 “Cooking The Books”

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