BBC Three's 'Things You Should Have Done' Returns with More Laughs than Tears in Series Two Review
The dry and quirky comedy about Chi, a recently bereaved "stay at home daughter" from middle England, is back for series two, and it's more of the same. The premise remains bleak - an inept young girl navigates life without her parents who left behind a list of tasks for her to complete before she turns 30. However, the show's tone has shifted slightly, with Chi receiving therapy suggestions from her therapist Ruth, played by Bridget Christie.
While series one worked on the narrative conceit of the list, in series two it feels almost nonexistent. The show now takes a more fragmented approach, with each episode focusing on a different task for Chi to complete. Despite this change, the show still manages to deliver plenty of laughs, thanks to the return of Sarah Kendall as Sarah Gilbeaux and Juliet Cowan as Claudia, Dave's unstable sister.
Chi, played by Lucia Keskin, remains endearingly gormless throughout the series, often seeking advice from miniature versions of her heroes. However, without Karen, one of the show's most catty characters, Things You Should Have Done feels like a different show altogether. The loss of Karen means that some of the show's best scenes are now missing.
The show still delivers flashes of brilliance, particularly in its writing and performances. Keskin shines as Chi, delivering excellent lines such as "My dead auntie is inside this Drift-max cordless IZ900!" The supporting cast also excels, with Christie bringing a new level of energy to the role of Ruth.
While series two doesn't quite live up to the first series in terms of emotional impact, it remains an enjoyable and hilarious comedy. If you enjoyed the first series, you'll likely enjoy this one, even if it feels slightly different without Karen's scheming antics. With plenty of laughs and memorable performances, Things You Should Have Done is a show worth watching - just don't expect to be too emotionally invested in Chi's journey.
The dry and quirky comedy about Chi, a recently bereaved "stay at home daughter" from middle England, is back for series two, and it's more of the same. The premise remains bleak - an inept young girl navigates life without her parents who left behind a list of tasks for her to complete before she turns 30. However, the show's tone has shifted slightly, with Chi receiving therapy suggestions from her therapist Ruth, played by Bridget Christie.
While series one worked on the narrative conceit of the list, in series two it feels almost nonexistent. The show now takes a more fragmented approach, with each episode focusing on a different task for Chi to complete. Despite this change, the show still manages to deliver plenty of laughs, thanks to the return of Sarah Kendall as Sarah Gilbeaux and Juliet Cowan as Claudia, Dave's unstable sister.
Chi, played by Lucia Keskin, remains endearingly gormless throughout the series, often seeking advice from miniature versions of her heroes. However, without Karen, one of the show's most catty characters, Things You Should Have Done feels like a different show altogether. The loss of Karen means that some of the show's best scenes are now missing.
The show still delivers flashes of brilliance, particularly in its writing and performances. Keskin shines as Chi, delivering excellent lines such as "My dead auntie is inside this Drift-max cordless IZ900!" The supporting cast also excels, with Christie bringing a new level of energy to the role of Ruth.
While series two doesn't quite live up to the first series in terms of emotional impact, it remains an enjoyable and hilarious comedy. If you enjoyed the first series, you'll likely enjoy this one, even if it feels slightly different without Karen's scheming antics. With plenty of laughs and memorable performances, Things You Should Have Done is a show worth watching - just don't expect to be too emotionally invested in Chi's journey.
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. I mean, it's still pretty funny, especially with Sarah Kendall and Juliet Cowan back as Sarah Gilbeaux and Claudia 
. The writing and performances are solid too, especially Lucia Keskin's delivery of those funny lines 
. Overall, it's still a fun watch, but maybe don't expect too much depth? 
. Plus, Chi is still so relatable and lovable, even when she's being gormless. I'm all about that positive vibe 
. The only thing that could make it better is if they brought back Karen's scheming antics 
. But overall, I'm excited to see what the future holds for this show! 
lucia keskin is still cute as chi tho 
and i'm glad bridget christie is on board as her therapist, that's a highlight for me 
. Chi still shines as always, and Bridget Christie brings some great energy to her role 
. But yeah, without Karen, the show just doesn't feel the same 
. Still, if you enjoyed season one, this one's worth checking out for the laughs alone 
. Overall, it's still a hilarious show that'll keep you giggling from start to finish 