Car Share (TV Series) The Kids (2015) User Reviews

Not the best episode, but still fun

[studioAT · 4/10 · 10 April 2017]

Of all six first series episodes this is probably the weakest one for me, though that's not to say that it's a disaster.

There are some nice moments within it. From John's accident to the sadness of Kayleigh's situation, combined with her jealousy towards Rachel, it's better than most comedy on telly and Peter Kay and Sian Gibson play these characters beautifully.

My only fault of the episode really is it was a bit short on laughs. The 'oh we've broken down' aspect felt a bit forced and the episode quite literally didn't go anywhere.

For all that though the 'Devil woman' moment more than made up for any lack of pace.

The best episode so far

[MrJRGO · 13 June 2020]

John has to take Kayleigh's irreverent nephew, and also her niece, to school. He ends up with his arm in a sling after a fall, leaving Kayleigh to drive him to and from work. The car breaks down after she puts the wrong fuel in and to add to his misery, Kayleigh declares she is going to have to move away. One bright light on the horizon for John is a potential date with sexy Rachel but how will Kayleigh feel about it.

My favourite episode so far, although that probably says more about me than anything else. This is where everything goes wrong and yet it feels so right for the viewer. The acting is at its very best throughout and, for me, this is where John and Kayleigh's relationship begins in earnest. I've enjoyed previous episodes but this is the first one with laugh out loud moments, with an honest portrayal of two people where deep emotion is involved and things are not going to plan.

Very cleverly written. The story could have felt trite, heading down such a well trodden comedic path, but it still manages to feel fresh and original, setting the series up nicely for its concluding episode.