4.0 out of 5 star rating
Inside No. 9 is an impressive showcase for creators Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton, proving them more than capable of writing and acting across a wide variety of genres, from unnerving horror to slapstick comedy. While not every episode has been solid gold, the duo consistently rise to the challenge of crafting a satisfying 30-minute story, set within the confines of a single location. Indeed, any concern that the working partners could be short of ideas going into their sixth series is thoroughly dispelled by Wuthering Heist.
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This opener falls firmly onto the comedic end of Inside No. 9‘s storytelling spectrum, putting a farcical spin on the heist movie format with some classical inspiration mixed in for good measure. The tone is established immediately as foolish Arlo (Kevin Bishop) arrives at a Reservoir Dogs-style warehouse, where he and his criminal associates are planning an elaborate diamond theft. If you enjoy