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# Colin from Accounts (2022): what the critics said

Critics' score 81 from 7 reviews: 7 positive, 0 mixed, 0 negative.

Most critics welcome Colin from Accounts as a funny, warm Australian romantic comedy whose awkward characters give familiar situations a less predictable shape. Praise centres on the leads’ easy chemistry, their bickering and vulnerability, and writing that makes their messiness worth caring about. The reviews also agree that the humour accommodates both silliness and emotional weight: embarrassment and toilet jokes do not prevent the series from developing into meaningful drama. Supporting performances draw praise too.

The spread is chiefly one of enthusiasm rather than disagreement, with all seven reviews positive and no recurring reservation emerging from these accounts. Some concentrate on the offbeat courtship and economical setup; others stress the emotional range or the second season’s sustained humour. Collider is the most enthusiastic, particularly praising the balance of comedy and drama and Helen Thomson’s supporting performance as Lynelle. There is no negative dissent here.

## Variety — Mike McCahill

Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 5 May 2023. 

An Aussie gem that recalibrates rom-com expectations like Catastrophe, with relatable messy characters, winning befuddled chemistry between the leads, and economical setup that makes viewers care about the stumblebums.

[Read the review](https://variety.com/2023/tv/global/colin-from-accounts-tv-review-1235603344/)

## Radio Times — James Hibbs

Rating 4/5. 3 September 2024. 

The second season recaptures the magic of the first with laugh-out-loud humor, pitch-perfect tone, and exceptional on-screen chemistry between the married leads and creators, making it consistently funny easy viewing.

[Read the review](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/comedy/colin-from-accounts-season-2-review/)

## The Hollywood Reporter — Daniel Fienberg

Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 8 November 2023. 

A fun Aussie import that tweaks rom-com tropes and hits the sweet spot through clever writing and strong chemistry between the married creator-stars, swiftly establishing wide emotional range and a deep ensemble.

[Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/colin-from-accounts-review-1235639527/)

## The i Paper — Rachael Sigee

Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 3 September 2024. 

The critic calls it Australia's best comedy export, praising its sharp yet charming interrogation of modern romance through the leads' easy chemistry and generous humor that mixes silliness with emotional heft.

[Read the review](https://inews.co.uk/culture/television/colin-from-accounts-review-3253640)

## The Times — James Jackson

Rating ★★★★☆. 11 April 2023. 

The critic describes an offbeat rom-com with an earthy Australian twist, highlighting the unconventional meet-cute and the bickering awkwardness that keeps the central relationship from feeling simplistic or inevitable. The series is commended for its humour and character dynamics.

[Read the review](https://www.thetimes.com/culture/tv-radio/article/colin-from-accounts-review-when-will-they-rom-com-meets-earthy-oz-gags-fdbjpf5hp)

## The Guardian

Fi1m's normalised score 75/100 (inferred from the text). 1 December 2022. 

The critic finds this Australian romcom series very enjoyable and praises its will-they-won't-they chemistry between the leads along with its ability to evolve from unassuming situational comedy into meaningful drama. The show balances toilet humour and deeper emotional layers without shying away from either.

[Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/dec/01/colin-from-accounts-review-delightful-romcom-doesnt-shy-from-drama-or-toilet-humour)

## Collider — Erick Massoto

Rating A. 9 November 2023. 

The critic praises the series as a perfect blend of comedy and drama that feels realistic and relatable. They single out the authentic self-deprecating humor and vulnerability of the two leads, along with strong supporting turns like Helen Thomson as Lynelle.

[Read the review](https://collider.com/colin-from-accounts-review/)

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