Red Dwarf REACTION | Me² S1 Ep 6 | Gallifrey Gals Get Dwarfed | Americans React | SERIES 1 FINALE

[@theyearsshallrun6641]

Rimmer’s self loathing is properly painful in this. Chris Barrie doesn’t just play it for laughs but finds proper venom & sadness in Rimmer. That and his spilt screen performance shows how good an actor he is.

[@theyearsshallrun6641]

@@Call-Me-I I don’t know how much further you’ve got with Red Dwarf but if you’re new to it, you’ve got tons of amazing multi-layered Chris Barrie performances to come!

[@makasete30]

It’s also that the new Rimmer is without the experience and development that the original one has had with Lister this season and is therefore not as annoying and uptight about things such as the exercise routines.

[@theyearsshallrun6641]

@@makasete30 100%. They’d both deny it but Lister & Rimmer need each other.

[@whovianhistorybuff]

The soup faux pas was based on a dinner the witers had with the producers, the first course was Gazpacho and they were both confused by it being stone cold, unlike Rimmer though they were smart enough to figure it out themselves and didn't complain or demand it be warmed.

[@tonyjackson4078]

Rimmer is a mind boggling character because despite all his glaring flaws, mark my words, you will begin to care about him.

[@danieljamesrice]

Red dwarf was commissioned just after Dr Who was cancelled and there were a lot of Sci fi people out of work who went to Red Dwarf

[@experi-mentalproductions5358]

Peter Wragg being the most important.

[@MilanousMedia]

What I really like about this episode is it drives home that Rimmer is not a narcisist. He's just insecure and overcompensates

[@KingOfGamesss]

Both Rimmers were identical...the new one wasn't "Meaner". They both wanted to be the "Leader" and neither of them could ever accept the role of "Follower"

[@sirenbrian]

I read it as that was what Rimmer was like when the hologram recording was made. His time with Lister has mellowed him slightly.

[@Vectorspace000]

In the Red Dwarf novels, in their version of this story, the reason Me² was meaner was he was the original snapshot of Rimmer from the moment of his death, whereas "our" Rimmer had changed from his time as a hologram with Lister.

[@elfboy29]

That makes sense.

[@jimwatson1013]

I did not know that about the book, I assumed as much. The Second Rimmer is an older version of Rimmer one who was meaner before death, more so with Rimmer we see what he does when he gets to be in control he takes down to the military word written, never the spirit. First Rimmer is softer from his time dead and with Lister, so the older version can get the upper hand and is in control. Trying to out do himself and going to extreme lengths to keep on top of his own platform he raised himself. Which First Rimmer has now learned is horrible.

[@gordon861]

@@jimwatson1013The books are good, they don't follow the series, but they do fill in gaps etc that cannot be fitted into a 30 minute tv show.

[@wodmarach]

@@gordon861 The first book is more a retcon in preperation for season 3 the pre-radiation leak content of the books is canon rather than that shown on screen, (for example Lister and Kochanski now dated and broke up in the ways laid out in the book).

[@corringhamdepot4434]

Just watched a documentary where Craig Charles and Chris Barrie said that filming this episode was when they started taking the series seriously.

[@backtoearth1983]

Show co-creator Doug Naylor has retweeted your S1E1 reaction. It's great seeing people discover this show that has been dear to me so I dropped him a heads up.

[@KatAlysha]

Just woke up to seeing that this morning and it was SO COOL!!! Ah!

[@VonBlade]

I adore how in the intro you can't fathom a world in which it's just the boys on the ship for endless series, and you've just seen S8E1 and bemoan that it's not just the boys on the ship. It's very in-keeping with the whole Red Dwarf experience.

[@PuppetDungeon]

The ultimate irony being Rimmer is always cruelest to himself. His self loathing is like a gravitational well he can never escape. Great reaction Gals!

[@person.probably]

I think the key part of red dwarf is that they didn't just allow characters to have flaws, but built those characters around their flaws. Lister is lazy, The Cat is a narcissist, Rimmer is deeply insecure. Although their characters develop over the series, they never lose those traits completely, just build on them.

[@carlhartwell7978]

Very well observed, and Kryten is no exception to that rule of course! Though respect for leaving out a spoiler of his flaws.

[@person.probably]

@@carlhartwell7978 yeah I'm trying really hard not to give any spoilers, I was so obsessed with red dwarf growing up and I'm loving watching someone experience it for the first time

[@Vectorspace000]

There's an outtake from this episode, can't find it on KZbin, where when Lister says "Souper" at the end and Rimmer looks at him, they hold their serious faces for just long enough for the take then they all crack up and burst out laughing.

[@mijmijrm]

suffering Gazpacho Soup Trauma would leave anyone scarred. I feel for Rimmer.

[@robgrimes887]

Holly's April fools joke was originally part of a radio comedy sketch, Dave Hollis Space Cadet, that eventually developed into the Red Dwarf we now know

[@AlmightyCRJ]

"We have a final demand here for 100 million pounds... raised by 10 to the power of 27."😂 "Hal, you've got genius IQ - what can I do?" "You hide under the kitchen table, I'll tell them you've gone shopping."

[@BlameThande]

Indeed - they scaled it back from 7 billion years in the original sketch to a more modest 3 million for the series.

[@cb361]

The novel points out that the difference between the two Rimmers is that the new hologram Rimmer hasn’t spent time with Lister. Rimmer hates the idea, but life with Lister has mellowed and improved his personality.

[@Alexandrashepiro]

4:04 "What a guy" ...LMAO!!

[@SteffBrockley]

This is when the writers really started to understand what they could do with the character Rimmer.

[@whobp8]

Originally, Confidence and Paranoia was intended to be the season one finale, but with production delayed by an electrician's strike, the writers decided to drop a story already written for the series that they thought was a weak episode and substituted Me2 instead. A good move, as it adds more dimension to Rimmer as a character and develops his relationship with Lister.

[@BlameThande]

Which is ironic/appropriate considering the reason why they started doing Red Dwarf reactions!

[@LostieTrekieTechie]

​@@BlameThandewhy did they start doing Red dwarf reactions?

[@benlee8436]

Something I love about this is that the duplicate Rimmer is Rimmer as he was in episode 1, so you can see how Rimmer's experiences in this season have mellowed from the unutterably horrifying scumbag he was into a less shocking annoying git. Character progression!

[@DannKriss]

So glad y'all enjoyed the first series! There is so much exciting stuff, I seriously doubt that you will be disappointed! Red Dwarf is still my favorite show ever! :)

[@quasarsphere]

I absolutely cannot wait for your reaction to the "Stasis Leak" and "Queeg" episodes in season 2. Those are truly wonderful episodes!

[@SpartasEdge]

So many episodes I'm looking forward to them seeing. Red Dwarf really takes off after the first series.

[@Dr_Rich740]

The first season is a bit hit and miss but the next few seasons really take off in terms of comic characterisation and sci-fi storylines

[@cb361]

I enjoyed the lonely minimalism of early Red Dwarf - But it would probably have got boring.

[@Calzaki]

@@cb361Same, but I get turned off by the production design, So... much... grey

[@DontEatTheSquid]

​@@cb361"Porridge in space" (S1) is my favourite series.

[@burnethedragon7065]

Imo series 1 and 2 are great, but series 3 to 8 are the absolute best.

[@bigfrankfraser1391]

@@burnethedragon7065 i cant rememebr which, but i think seasons 4 and 5 have a few bad episodes but otherwise great

[@philly_osophy]

During the production of the second series, the creators asked the BBC not play repeats of the first series, as they felt it wasn't anywhere close to the quality they wanted. Everything from here gets better, from the sets to the comedy it all goes up, and then solidifies in the third series to become the show it was always meant to be.

[@aaroncarter7164]

Agree with that. S2 might be my favourite series but S3 is kinda like the first "proper" series

[@Splagnate]

No spoilers people!!!! Let them experience it the way it was meant to be!! I’ll be honest it’s difficult for me as well😅

[@johnlarro6872]

Absolutely! Having to bite my tongue a whole lot here! But have loved watching Marie-Claire for example watching Classic Who, and not even looking at the episode titles so she truly goes in dark... I think the Gallifrey Gals are in for a great 5-6 seasons of Dwarf. Ok - look - I'll retract that. Perhaps they'll enjoy right on through to... um... what - The Promised Lands from 2021?

[@AlmightyCRJ]

The director Ed Bye was doing the other half of the Jumping Jacks both times. Citizen Kane tribute in the death video Danny John Jules was in the cast for Starlight Express ...and Cats. The novel 'Red Dwarf', more commonly - 'Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers' has Rimmer wondering whether being with Lister has changed him.

[@jonathanross149]

Citizen Kane referenced in a story about someone's last words.

[@gestaltdude]

This episodes shows how much of an impact Lister has already had on Rimmer. The new Rimmer was the version recorded, for lack of a better word, years ago, and therefore was unaffected by the events leading up to his death and beyond. And if you want something to indicate how low Rimmer's self esteem really is, it has to be those little headlines on the back of his door.

[@doves7056]

Always pleased to see Red Dwarf getting more attention, especially overseas. Next few series are wonderful. Enjoy the ride

[@manticore117]

One interesting idea of why Holly decided rimer was the best fit to help keep lister sane instead of one of his friends is because friends confined for too long can fall out and if their relationship completely breaks down it could effect his long term mental health. Where on the other hand he never really got on with Rimmer and always had a goal to find new ways to annoy him, giving him that goal will keep him occupied and driven, and instead of a relationship breaking down as it's already quite rocky, it has a chance to develop in to a real friendship. Also if you're getting in to the series i highly recommend the books. they're written by the writers of the show and give so much more backstory and detail, a really fun read.

[@ziggythedrummer]

"Souper" absolutely fantastic, glad you're enjoying this show. I always loved Red Dwarf, even the episodes and seasons a lot of people didn't think were that strong.

[@cthulhucollector]

Yes please maybe 2 a week would be good. Your predictions are so adorable.

[@peteworrall9203]

I think, because my brain is a bit sketchy these days, in the book the reason why the Rimmers don't get along is the new Rimmer is a copy of who he used to be when he first came aboard Red Dwarf as they have their personality recorded when they come aboard. However, original hologram Rimmer is softer and not as course around the edges thanks to sharing a bunk with Lister and being alone in deep space with no one to answer to. The jump-squat scene hints at this as original hologram Rimmer is happy cutting corners. Great vid, thank you for doing Red Dwarf, I was a huge fan, i had t-shirts, keyrings and several copies of the Smegazine.

[@nataliedunn5239]

They wouldn't have known if they were going to get a second series or not, so the stories had to be fairly contained. As the different series go on the storylines open up a bit more. Also the budget increases as they progress and became more popular, so expect a continuous rise in quality also.

[@robertpartridge2536]

I only found your reaction vids when you started doing the “boys from the dwarf” I have been a fan of Red Dwarf since I was 8 yes some of the jokes were lost on me back then but still so funny, and I going to check out some of the other reactions you’ve done.

[@TenebrousFilms]

Now's a good time to mention that Danny used to be in Starlight Express, hence the rollerskating prowess. I saw it once when I was young, and I still have no idea if he was in it at the time.

[@nickthepeasant]

Smeghead in stereo, glorious. One series down, hoping you keep with it because it only gets better - thank you again for watching this show.

[@maisiesummers42]

This episode is amazing for the subtle differences between the two Rimmers. Chris Barrie does a great job, considering half the time he was acting opposite his own imagination. But please do continue; this series just improves so much.

[@PurpleNurpleSPN]

Fun fact - Cat rollerblading in is kind of a call back to when he was on the west end stage doing Starlight Express - which for people who don't know, is all performed on rollerblades as all the characters are trains

[@moseshorowitz4345]

Fun Fact - The actor who plays Cat had been in a stage show called Starlight Express, where everyone played trains (I know, roll with it) and wore roller skates to move around the stage. So, he's an expert roller skater and I'm sure the producers wanted to give him a moment to show off.

[@cb361]

He was also one of the Fierys in Labyrinth that try to take off Jennifer Connolly’s head.

[@Skeezer66]

That's an Andrew Lloyd Webber production that was done here in the US as well, so I wouldn't be surprised if they knew it already.

[@TestOfInsanity]

'Roll with it' lol

[@Henchman_21]

And a small roll in Little shop of horrors

[@williamoarlock8634]

Great finale to the first series and introduces the recurring gag/theme of 'Nobody hates Rimmer more than he hates himself'.

[@n.d.m.515]

They are going to have a blast when the opposite-Rimmer shows up.

[@williamoarlock8634]

@@n.d.m.515 Is that Arlene or Ace?

[@n.d.m.515]

@@williamoarlock8634 Ace, as I forgot about Arlene.

[@paulmidsussex3409]

The budget for the first season was tiny and that is why almost all the scenes were in the same few rooms. The budget goes up for the second season so the sets include some small improvements. After that the budget goes up more. I love the first 2 seasons if you were watching Doctor Who and Blakes 7 in the 70s and 80s then the sets were a huge improvement.

[@jasperdevries1726]

Series 3 also had the late Mel Bibby who really helped give the show the visual identity it deserved.

[@paulmidsussex3409]

The other thing about these episodes is that it gives you an insight into what it would be like to see a small group of guys living without female company. My housemate has been in Turkey for 6 days. I have 6 hours to tidy the house, maybe more because the plane might land in 6 hours. I have already washed my clothes and the crockery and emptied the bins but there is still a lot to do after just 6 days.

[@GrilloTheFlightless]

Most of the budget for series 1 went on the model shots of the Dwarf and the shutters. For series two they got a bit more money but also saved a lot by reusing the model shots from series 1 and dint have to build more shutters. I think the real game-changer was series 3 when they had enough cash to massively o prove the sets and record those tasty Star Bug shots.

[@hellsbunniestv584]

This has fast become my weekly thing to watch. You've got to carry on watching! So many questions of yours I want to answer but shouldn't. If you continue watching these, after series six, you need to watch The Smeg Ups, it was a video of all the outtakes. EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEXTARODINARY!!! [In joke[.

[@AlmightyCRJ]

*pushes finger in ear* Eeeeeexxxxxtraordinary!

[@VicMikesvideodiary]

I've subscribed to you guys because of this, I hope you keep going. It's caused me to have a complete Red Dwarf marathon. I've seen most of the episodes a few times over the years but never watched series 11 or 12, which I'm on 11 right now.

[@MalcolmWolf]

They certainly plan to keep going 🙂

[@TimeLord1231]

Love that you are continuing with this series!

[@tancar2004]

Series 1 is very much a comedy in a bottle. From here on out they'll be plenty of guest stars and even some episodes done on location.

[@ritahamblin1043]

I'm a little jealous when red dwarf came out we had to wait 9 months for the next series you guys 5 minutes. Of your questions I'm not going to spoil it for you. But as I've there are very inspired episodes that are very funny

[@stevegoldy2196]

Everyone always talks about the huge leap in quality between season 2 and 3 and rightfully so, but there is actually a noticeable jump in quality from season 1 to 2. I'm so glad you enjoyed the first series and i am really looking forward to seeing you both continue this journey because you are in for a wild ride

[@christopherwall2121]

I did warn you last week, you were in for a wild ride this time. It's our first look at Arnold Rimmer's flaws, laid bare for all to see: his ego, his self-loathing, his need to tear down anyone and everyone around him, his inability to accept responsibility for his mistakes and blame others, and his cowardice (note how he only fessed up when he was about to die, or believing he is about to die) From here on out, Rimmer-centri episodes will be exploring _why_ Rimmer is the way is. It's also a spectacular display of Chris Barrie's ability to act with his nostrils. Any of the various talents the Cat demonstrates, quite often it's something Danny John-Jules was actually doing with no double needed

[@ingylu]

Don't know if anyone else mentioned, but the second season was commissioned before the first one even finished it's run - that's how instantly successful it was

[@chrissonofpear1384]

One of the best episodes... early on, and often, later. Also, when Rimmer started to grow...

[@MrAlbieWan]

If you've laughed more and more at each episode, expect that to ramp up 100% 😂😂😂

[@aaroncarter7164]

Can't wait for their Polymorph reaction and you know the scene I'm talking about

[@MrAlbieWan]

@@aaroncarter7164 before that, I'm looking forward to Queeg 😁

[@travisboyle285]

​@@aaroncarter7164... I'm waiting for the reaction to the end of Season 3 episode 1.

[@swanchamp5136]

I do love the bit in this episode when the rimmers keep repainting the hallways different shades of grey but can't remember which is which.

[@YouTubeMrP]

Series 2 is a a step up. Really really good scripts. Then series 3 is smegging unreal!

[@davidsavage6910]

They stayed on the ship because it was a new show and producers will never spend money worried it will crash and burn (Original Star Trek, they hardly went to planet and when they did everything was Californian desert and hills and polystyrene), Amazon being the ridiculous exception

[@paulwalsh2344]

OH MAN ! This is easily a tie with the pilot episode "The End" as my favorite episode of the first series ! So great ! I mean how Rimmer do you have to be for your exact duplicate to hate your guts like Rimmer does... FRICKEN HILARIOUS !

[@eldritchmaxwell2545]

Please watch more! I love Red Dwarf and it's so good to see it reach new people.

[@El_Smeghead]

Holy Smeg! It's another Red Dwarf reaction! ❤️

[@CyberNatasha]

I'm glad you are both enjoying it, it's always great to see new Red Dwarf fans, the second season gets even better, from both a comedic and sci-fi point of view.

[@ClaireWW]

Oh it's so hard not to give you spoilers so you stick with it when you're discussing things.

[@PreceptorGrant]

Definitely keep going. If you like it now, you're going to keep liking it all the way. Maybe certain series more or less than others, but overall you're in for a wild ride.

[@stevewright2444]

All the questions your asking are so on point. You have got to stick with this all the way and hey who knows they all might be answered.

[@aaronjuergens5219]

Oh man, I want to say so bad what Dwarfers get up to in later seasons, but I won’t. Some amazing things are coming, and especially season 3 and onward.

[@DavidMacDowellBlue]

You literally cannot predict what this show will come up with.

[@OmegaII]

Slight spoilers so dont read if you want to be spoiler free: from 12:30 on, the answer to all your questions are both yes and no.

[@Skeezer66]

As much as people talk about the 3rd season and beyond, the 2nd season is incredible! In one case, better than life!

[@aaroncarter7164]

Also, Queeg! And I love Thanks For The Memory. We also get some new characters.... S2 is criminally underrated because of its look. I flip between s2 and s3 as my favourite

[@aaronbraegen8651]

I truly cannot wait for you to get the answers to your questions! :)

[@vincentking2552]

So Danny was a dancer in starlight express, hence why he could roller skate so well!

[@JustinWatson23]

You both ask so many questions at the end of episodes and thankfully no one is spoiling them so far! Its been great watching your reactions to season 1. Season 2 has some pretty cool sci fi concepts that when you realise the time it was aired predate a lot of other shows doing similar plotlines.

[@hilarywilliams1909]

There is usually a good joke in Holly's intro to each episode.

[@crappleindusuries]

You know what I love most about this series is that the creators had to basically sneak it past the BBC because they didn't want another space-y thing for a while so they marketed it to them as just an odd couple sitcom.

[@TheZapan99]

I think the DVD bonuses mention the BBC legally had to produce a new sci-fi show after cancelling Dr Who, because despite their contempt for the series and the shoe string budget, it was still their cash cow in licensing rights. Just like Red Dwarf ended up to be. The showrunners just pitched it as "a comedy show using existing sci-fi sets" to butter up those smeg-heads.

[@ajivins1]

The Beeb were a bit trepidatous of a Sci-Fi comedy as they'd had a flop with 'Come Back Mrs Noah' which was basically Molly Sugden in space. I quite liked that as a kid though.

[@DavidSmith-cx8dg]

Anyone remember " Crime Traveller " with Chloe Annett , or Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer in a rebooted " Randall & Hopkirk ( deceased) .

[@danielroche114]

Yea series 2 is better and series 3 is when it really takes of thank u ladies for watching red dwarf I love it love from the UK xx

[@scotstrucker127]

Great review and welcome to the Red Dwarf family

[@Mikeabbo]

Loving you watching these, a week wait feels so long 😂❤

[@MrHazz81]

I am so envious of you getting to watch Dwarf for the first time. Cannot wait to see your reactions to the rest of it. I’ve been lucky enough to attend the recording of two episodes! Keep at it, all the way.

[@DaSoulmann]

Always look forward to Thursdays with The Gallifrey Gals... come to expect that you have no idea what to expect... it makes it so much easier. 🤪🥴😎

[@jimcook1161]

Hi Gals! About your question about the size of the cast. Uk sitcoms typically only have between 2-4 regular cast members and its quite rare for them to have say 6 or 7 regulars like Friends or Frasier. TV budgets here as I'm sure you've noticed are much lower than in the US

[@twelvefootnine]

I'm looking forward to you two watching the next few seasons and seeing for yourselves which of Paula's predictions come to fruition... and (more importantly) how. No spoilers, but the series does continue to develop and it gets more and more dynamic as it goes.

[@jeffjefferson7384]

It does gets better and better, probably reaches its peak Season 6.

[@roach498]

Really hope they stick with this and do all seasons!

[@jonathanross149]

Definitely the best episode of the season. We have all felt out of place like Rimmer., and Lester's trick is awesome.

[@interghost]

Yes please, sraight onto series 2... and maybe... there might be more members of the "boyz from the Dwarf" coming later?!?!?

[@timelordvictorious]

glad you you guys are watching red Dwarf is a classic English comedy

[@wiredtardis]

I had a stressful day today. It was nice to come see this when I got back home! I know there was a lot of rough elements to Series I, but it's good to see that you two are having a great time! Imagine how impressed you two will be by changes made in Series II and III!

[@GodlessScummer]

Please stay with this series. I feel as if in the first series this show was still trying to find it's feet. It gets better as it goes on. Season 3 is when it really starts to get good.

[@person.probably]

Season 3 hits the ground running with "Backwards" and never looks back lol. Still one of my favourite episodes.

[@BaldusCattus]

So glad you you're enjoying your journey through this show; I think I said it before but RD was a huge part of my younger life, even if I did eventually fall out of love with it around series 7 and 8. S2 is pretty similar in style and scope to the first, but with much better stories and more character development.

[@Ninzumecha]

You’re so gonna love what happens in the future! It gets better! It gets iconic in fact! This series was such a highlight of my adolescence

[@Sinewmire]

Chris Barrie is great in this episode. I really feel for Rimmer in his little monologue, you can hear the misery, shame and embarrassment in his voice, all too recognisable for anyone who's being mugged down memory lane. Rimmer is hard to like, but you have to feel a little sorry for him. The New Rimmer (or should that be the old one?) is utterly horrible too, the venom and hatred in his voice are almost upsetting.

[@Terrahawk_]

I’ll definitely keep watching. Season 3 onwards every episode is an absolute classic, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet!

[@TheSpectre223]

Really glad you're both still enjoying this show, it's good fun and it really gets into its stride before too long. Keep them coming!

[@ProgressiveRoxx]

Given that the Doctor Who reactions are called Timey Wimey and the Gals do a hand motion to signfy this at the start of every reaction, I just want to congratulate them on not trying to come up with a hand motion to signify "Dwarfed". That could be.... problematic.

[@hugh-hoof-hearts4360]

One of best episodes season 2 episode 1 ... enjoy

[@DoctorPompidou]

Love the unintentional "what a guy" about Rimmer

[@aaroncarter7164]

Absolutely loving this reaction series. The next 5 series are golden! There's a little drop off in 7/8/9 as one of the writer leaves but its still decent and it gets back on form in the more recent series :)

[@UKJesterVids]

I'm really loving the reactions, with you not knowing what's coming next, just like those of us old enough to have seen it first time round. 40 years later, the fans are still still here, and you'll see why when you see what's coming up in the next few series :)

[@hammond8692]

it's cool seeing someone watch it from the beginning for the first time, I only discovered Red Dwarf at the end of season 5, so when I eventually saw it from the beginning I already knew a lot about the characters, I'd have loved to have seen it from the start

[@MacTechG4]

This is such a “Souper” episode…

[@georgeowain]

FYI, the cinema scene had some footage cut from it, where the two Rimmers are still feuding with the seating arrangement. This is why Lister picks Rimmer for deletion when it seems he picked Me2.

[@craig2349]

It is most amusing to hear you guess what you’re expecting. 😂

[@cosmocassidy420]

Love the Dwarf. LOL. Season 2 things start to pick up now. It's so hard not to say anything . You just have to enjoy ride that's all I can say.