Extraordinary (2023)

Chaney finds the second season flat-out great and a clever, richly imagined comedy. She especially praises its inventive world-building and Máiréad Tyers’s performance as Jen.

The critic finds the series surreal, subversive, and consistently funny, with an unexpectedly affecting turn. He especially praises Máiréad Tyers’s performance for balancing cockiness with emotional vulnerability.

Greene finds the series a promising, lively start with room to improve. He especially praises the friendship between Jen and Carrie, brought to life by the leads’ performances.

Mangan finds the series a fun, heartfelt watch, though it feels underdeveloped after its playful premise settles in. She praises Máiréad Tyers’s energetic lead performance and the show’s unexpected one-liners.

The critic finds the series silly, comforting and consistently funny, though lacking depth. She especially praises Máiréad Tyers’s performance and the awkward comedy built from everyday situations.

The critic says the second season is better than the first, with a richer world and more emotionally developed characters. She especially praises Jizzlord’s satisfying character journey and Luke Rollason’s performance.

The critic calls the series a very enjoyable binge-watch, praising its sharp, oddball humour and lively performances. They single out leads Máiréad Tyers and Sofia Oxenham as terrific, while noting that Siobhan McSweeney is underused until the finale.

The critic finds season two fresh, funny and infectious, with only a slightly disjointed subplot to fault. They praise its salty-sweet tone, Tyers’ central performance and banging indie soundtrack.

Cavenaugh finds the series enjoyable, though its jokes are uneven and its self-acceptance message is heavy-handed. She especially praises Jizzlord’s endearing naïveté and the camaraderie among the main characters.