This TV show was my first encounter with the Alan Partridge character, and watching the (mis)adventures of the insensitive and insulting television host-turned radio presenter was a bumpy ride. For enjoyers of "cringe comedy", I'm Alan Partridge would be a wonderful watch since the protagonist finds himself in numerous embarassing and awkward situations of his own making that can make for humorous viewing. But for me, it proved irksome and there were many moments where I felt mortified or angered rather than cheered.
Hence, my rating is more of a subjective opinion of my own liking for this series; I reiterate that for the right audience, the show will have its viewers laughing out loud many a time. It has some absolute gems for its episodes, like the one in which Mr. Partridge angers the local farmers, and the small number of episodes mean they are all varied and provide different situations and settings. The music is great and it has the quintessential British comedy touches. If you love darker, crass, humiliation-based humour, you'll love I'm Alan Partridge. But if you don't, like myself, you might be better off avoiding it.
Hence, my rating is more of a subjective opinion of my own liking for this series; I reiterate that for the right audience, the show will have its viewers laughing out loud many a time. It has some absolute gems for its episodes, like the one in which Mr. Partridge angers the local farmers, and the small number of episodes mean they are all varied and provide different situations and settings. The music is great and it has the quintessential British comedy touches. If you love darker, crass, humiliation-based humour, you'll love I'm Alan Partridge. But if you don't, like myself, you might be better off avoiding it.