Richard Ayoade killed this role so hard. Having to act like a person who doesn’t know how to act, while also acting like the same person _not_ acting in the interviews, it’s just brilliant
Like that would happen in real life , you find out shes cheating then you slam the door after kicking her out saying go fuck charlie then! See if he pays for your lulu lemons, then the doir just doest slam right so you, out of frustration slam it again. Godamn you Erika.... you and charlie
I never heard of this show before. But after this clip and Matt Berry managing to say "solo" with 5 syllabils in another one I know that I NEED to see it
This is one of the rare shows that does good 'bad acting', you really need to sell the actors trying to sell their lines instead of just being obviously bad on purpose.
@@neuvocastezero1838 Idk what's funnier the fact that the joke past way over you or that you felt triggered enough to post. Obviously I'm not dissing any actor, I honestly love Ayoade and Matt Berry, I'm just pointing out... you know what... if I have to explain the joke I guess it wasn't so funny to begin with anyways.
I love the more subtle humor in here they got in. The timing being off where he obviously and intentionally stopped walking and waited for him to say "not so fast" is pure gold.
I got the British DVD quite some time ago. And making most DVD-players region free is usually a rather simple affair. Though, I would love to see this on Blu-Ray. I mean. It's shot on 16mm. And I'm fairly certain they could rescan most of it even if there are sections that have video compositing. So a really decent 1080p master should be able to be produced... Though, it is hard to sell these things so I guess it is a matter of cost of printing and distributing the discs more than a matter of making an HD master.
Richard Ayoade hands down has the best bad performance I have ever seen in Darkplace. It's masterpiece level, acting this believably yet entertainingly bad intentionally is Danial Day Lewis levels of skill. XD
There are obviously a lot of amazing things in this one scene, but I think one of my favourite little details is how poorly composed the over-the-shoulder shots are - Thornton is so far into the frame that you can see the other shoulder, isn't close enough to the camera to give Dag's face more space, and the angle suggests that they either couldn't or just didn't bother to raise the camera up to match Thornton's height.
It was hands-down the best comically bad show ever made. They nailed it. Every character was believable in their awful acting, but still damn entertaining. Though Richard Ayoade was the best at it.
I do not know if anyone has mentioned this, but in a interview, Matthew Holness stated that the trash cans on the set were used by people not understanding that they were just props. That is why there were flies on the set that day, and it was just a happy accident that one landed on his nose while filming.
In Scandinavia, we know the word ting which means council or meeting. Similar to Latin forum. So the English word thing becomes a synonym to the word object, because in ancient times "object" refers to a body that decides or judges, another relic from the past which has given us terms used in linguistics.
There is a point and click adventure called The Barrows. Its sounds shockingly like this show. Even in the dialog capture. There is somthing distinctive about early British audio capture thats different from everyone else's.
*Steps* -Stands still for a solid second- Ayoade: *Side-steps into frame* Ayoade: "Not so's fast mister" This is so perfectly bad that the effort that they put into it could be compared to that which went into the Sistine Chapel.
Richard Ayoade killed this role so hard. Having to act like a person who doesn’t know how to act, while also acting like the same person _not_ acting in the interviews, it’s just brilliant
And an entire spin-off series!
The backstory they've woven for Dean Learner is so great, filthy but great.
All 4 of them played their parts with ridiculous attention to detail, it’s a bonafide classic that will never be matched
man you just watched cosmonauts video lmao you just said exactly what he said💀 what a joke. try to have an opinion of your own
Have you considered the possibility that perhaps the man simply can't act. I've yet to be impressed by a single role he's acted in.
The fact that he has to stop to wait for Learner to say "not so fast" kills me every time
Love it, it reminds me of npc's trying to interrupt another npc's line of dialogue but there's just an awkward pause in the middle.
That lil extra push he had to give the door right at the end of the clip lol
Like that would happen in real life , you find out shes cheating then you slam the door after kicking her out saying go fuck charlie then! See if he pays for your lulu lemons, then the doir just doest slam right so you, out of frustration slam it again. Godamn you Erika.... you and charlie
Holding another man's gaze is perfectly natural.
I'd play anything, a nazi... Anything. I don't think I'd kiss a man...
@@JosephJoeseph You know, not even for the big boys.
I never heard of this show before. But after this clip and Matt Berry managing to say "solo" with 5 syllabils in another one I know that I NEED to see it
I've watched the same 2 clips and need to watch this show now lol
Same bro. What is this
@@abhijithcpreej garth marenghi's darkplace
I remember seeing this on adult swim a long time ago.
To paraphrase my first girlfriend talking about Breaking Bad, I wish I'd lost my virginity to Darkplace
This is every interaction ive ever had with HR
if you close your eyes, it sounds like a Richard Ayoade questioning Jason Statham
I love how Dagless stops before Reed says anything.
So true! I heard darkplace on my car radio not knowing what it was, before I ever saw it, I thought it was Jason Statham!!!
I genuinely didn't realise it was Richard Ayoade until I read your post. It's like my brain couldn't process the idea of Ayoade with that moustache.
Moss vs Shaw
How HOW did they get the fly to land on cue?
Matt Holness has claimed in a (serious) interview that it was 100% unplanned and unscripted. Amazing.
PlaneManShip did you know that Matt Holness is Bob Holness’ son from Blockbusters fame ??
Because all the crew members used the set bins as real bins haha so there were a lot of flies in the studio
It was jeff goldblum, he was uncredited
Its a british fly, they listen.
I love how Thornton says "Not so fast" even though Dag isn't even moving haha
That fly has better comedic timing that most of the actors guild put together.
This is one of the rare shows that does good 'bad acting', you really need to sell the actors trying to sell their lines instead of just being obviously bad on purpose.
I heard that fly won a Bafta for another role.
@@neuvocastezero1838 Idk what's funnier the fact that the joke past way over you or that you felt triggered enough to post. Obviously I'm not dissing any actor, I honestly love Ayoade and Matt Berry, I'm just pointing out... you know what... if I have to explain the joke I guess it wasn't so funny to begin with anyways.
@@MalakianM2S Sorry, Malakian, I got the joke, but was just adding another little (I guess _very_ little) joke, sorry that you didn't find it funny.
Ok, buddy.
That fly actor is amazing.
its the same fly as the Pence fly. He's in way more stuff than you know!
Fun fact he was in Raiders of the Lost Ark. The commentary track for that film has him tell a funny anecdote.
@@OmegaTrooper i understand that fly has his own agent and manager …and his own luxury trailer on set 🤔
Ok, but can we just talk about how slick the 'Don't make me stand here and count' line actually is?
Get your Sorry Shot to Shore is awesome
gotta love that intentionally bad acting
im replying to this comment 9 years after you first typed it lul
@@sm0lcretcher and i just happen to click this 9 year old comment one hour after you did
@@PantherFoxahem
@Sam Hewitt well, you see...
9 years! Jesus!!! R u still here lol?
Watch the way Dag leaves the room 🤣
The attention to every detail is incredible
It's the punchline, but it's slapstick. This scene is genius.
I always notice something new when watching this show. Like Matthew's awkward turn to walk out the door.
I like how insistent Dagless is that he was literally nowhere.
It can be a lonely place to be.
SLAM! *gently closes
Nice work building those sets ;D.
I love the more subtle humor in here they got in. The timing being off where he obviously and intentionally stopped walking and waited for him to say "not so fast" is pure gold.
I remember when this show aired in 1980s. We were scared to death.
Yeah, but it sucked after Dagless got together with her and they moved to America.
crazy how both of these actors were dubbed by Jason Statham
Dean's acting is improving, you have to admit that.
I was thinking the same thing.
It's not an act. Its the truth.
its like a retard playing a drumkit - Todd Rivers
LOL the fly landing on dagless' nose
I'd love Darkplace to be made on a region free media format! OMG I'd definitely buy it Blu Ray!
I got the British DVD quite some time ago. And making most DVD-players region free is usually a rather simple affair.
Though, I would love to see this on Blu-Ray. I mean. It's shot on 16mm. And I'm fairly certain they could rescan most of it even if there are sections that have video compositing. So a really decent 1080p master should be able to be produced... Though, it is hard to sell these things so I guess it is a matter of cost of printing and distributing the discs more than a matter of making an HD master.
The fact he has to fix the door before it cuts fucking floors me every time.
Richard Ayoade hands down has the best bad performance I have ever seen in Darkplace.
It's masterpiece level, acting this believably yet entertainingly bad intentionally is Danial Day Lewis levels of skill. XD
Looks like they aren't mmmmbuddies in this scene
Best use of a fly in television history
There are obviously a lot of amazing things in this one scene, but I think one of my favourite little details is how poorly composed the over-the-shoulder shots are - Thornton is so far into the frame that you can see the other shoulder, isn't close enough to the camera to give Dag's face more space, and the angle suggests that they either couldn't or just didn't bother to raise the camera up to match Thornton's height.
That afro guy looks like Richard Ayoade without glasses
boy have i got news for you!
No way is Richard Ayoade old enough to be in this 🙃🙃
It is
@@giantsalsa3977 this was shot in the early 00s but it's made to look like a rlly crap 80s horror show
Richard is SO BRILLIANT!! Why isn't he the next Dr. Who??
Because he'd be a shit Doctor
This is the longest minute Ive ever watched.
Probably because it's 1minute 6 seconds... Pedantic maybe, but the perception of time should never interfere with acting of such intensity.
God this show was a masterpiece
It was hands-down the best comically bad show ever made.
They nailed it. Every character was believable in their awful acting, but still damn entertaining. Though Richard Ayoade was the best at it.
i've been hearing quotes from this scene for the past five years, not picking up on the joke. LOOK WHO'S LAUGHING NOW, MISTER
I've watched this clip like 89 times and it's always funny
Whole scene's worth it just for that fly.
That walk as he's leaving the office kills me
what is this masterpiece
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace. It’s all on CZcams. You should check it out, it’s *hilarious* !
@@DimaJeydar thank you friend!
@@DimaJeydar Thank you. I must see it now.
Just make sure you dim the lights, or turn them off if you don’t have dimmers.
I say enjoy!
The funniest THING is how they framed that beautiful Mullet at 0:21,
just the reverse shots when you see their shoulders kills me, they look so stiff
man I forgot about this scene from Dexter
I thought this was actually from the 80s and it wasn't Ayoade 😅
Genius coverage over the shoulder.
I don't know exactly what this series is but it feels like a fever dream haha.
f#%kin Reed. stealth entrance 😆
why does he sound like the ancient reptilian brain in Disco Elysium
Based solely on the thumbnail I knew exactly what I was looking at. Dark Places forever
Vaguest dispute in history
Final scene has the beauty of a northern renaissance painting.
Thornton sounds like the narrator from Disco Elysium
It looks and sounds like 90% Richard ayoade but I can't comprehend that is indeed richard ayoade
Thing doesn't even sound like a word anymore.
this show is finally on Amazon prime video, been watching clips forever waiting for this moment
0:02 That guy looks like he rolled in on casters instead of walking 😂
This dialogue give me Guy Ritchie vibes, love it.
THAT FLY IS A REALLY POWERFUL ACTOR
this is a good opportunity to recommend the 1989 horror film 'Things'... if you like Darkplace you'll probably appreciate it.
Don't make me stand here and count
That fly tho
I do not know if anyone has mentioned this, but in a interview, Matthew Holness stated that the trash cans on the set were used by people not understanding that they were just props. That is why there were flies on the set that day, and it was just a happy accident that one landed on his nose while filming.
I like when he walks out the door like a puppet
"Thing" comes from an ancient German word for a seasonal open-air committee that makes judgments and proclamations.
In Scandinavia, we know the word ting which means council or meeting. Similar to Latin forum. So the English word thing becomes a synonym to the word object, because in ancient times "object" refers to a body that decides or judges, another relic from the past which has given us terms used in linguistics.
This video was so bizarre watching it late at night that I had to check my phone again to make sure this video wasn’t a hallucination
so....where were you lastnight?
@@CivilSerpant nowhere.
@@glitchmaster2672 Nowhere can be a lonely place to be....
i get by.
sounds my inner thoughts.
Close your eyes and it sounds like an elden ring cutscene
God this show was amazing.
average Aaron Sorkin dialogue
There is a point and click adventure called The Barrows. Its sounds shockingly like this show. Even in the dialog capture. There is somthing distinctive about early British audio capture thats different from everyone else's.
The shotgun scene in the graveyard... i hurt myself my fits of laughter when i saw that on tv.
*Steps*
-Stands still for a solid second-
Ayoade: *Side-steps into frame*
Ayoade: "Not so's fast mister"
This is so perfectly bad that the effort that they put into it could be compared to that which went into the Sistine Chapel.
Jason Statham is such a chameleon. It’s crazy that he played both parts simultaneously
love this show, it's fucking amazing
I just remembered us all seeing the fly. Every time. The fly!!
If you didn't spot it… you will now.
Things? Things.
Considering how terrible an actor Dean Learner is, he did pretty well here.
1:01 That clopping of the shoes is some ASMR good shit.
They brought back Twin Peaks. Next it's Darkplace please.
The walking sound at the end, sounds EXACTLY like Ultima VIII
Rick Grimes is having a stroke after this discussion about 'things'.
I cant believe he had been nowhere, I was so sure he would've been somewhere
This is giving me major "I should've left you on the corner where you were standing" vibes.
So...we just ignoring the fact that Dean was late on his delivery of “Not so fast mister!” 😂
okay but this is just *chefs kiss* content. i want more shows like this tbh
I want to see more shows of you kissing chefs
its funny because some scenes his pretty good.
The fly at the end really caps it all off
0:03 Orson Welles has been put to shame
TANGLEWOOD? TERRY!
I lol'd XD
and the door steals the scene!
I love how he almost missed the door
The timing of that fly landing right on his nose at the end..
Best scene
English Vocabulary, word: chaos. Example given: this scene.
Daglass should remember that Thornton has to answer to Wonton.
Exactly!!!! Give the man a break, Wonton is breathing down his flipping neck!
if i saw wonton on the street i wouldn't stop to slap his ass but he's one fiery dragon who's tail you don't wanna pull
"We'd better come up with some answers for Wonton, and fast, or else my ass is grass! And he's got a lawnmower!"
The music is perfect for this
My favorite "not so fast" besides Loaded Weapon! 1
Holy Spirit it's Richard Ayoade
Things Dag
lol the door didn't close at the end
Sounds like Sean Harris
I would have watched 4 season of this easily