The nine most disturbing episodes of Inside No 9 (part 1)

[@user-dm7xe4ty1y]

While not the most disturbing, but the most shocking episode in my opinion is the live Halloween special, the twist that nothing went wrong after all, and the re-run of a quiet night in wasn’t actually a re-run, it was the episode.

[@WeeLin]

Dead Line had a great twist, didn't it? I'm planning to do another video just on that one episode.

[@nathaliegrieves3859]

That one was crap

[@caroldias5219]

I watched that one drunk alone at home and that was soo trippy

[@speedverse3266]

@@nathaliegrieves3859 it was better live tho

[@013pieter]

It was fake, and it was not even that clever.It was fake, and it was not even that clever. sk8 you are not so smart.

[@technophobetortoise9646]

the cold comfort twist was the most astounded I've ever been by a TV show

[@WeeLin]

I couldn't believe it. To think, he'd been right there in front of our eyes the whole time.

[@theextantsrilankan5443]

i cannot stress enough how underrated this show is. An absolute gem

[@WeeLin]

I agree, and I'll keep banging on about this show until it gets the credit it deserves!

[@theextantsrilankan5443]

@@WeeLin watching the twilight zone now to get my fix. Doesn't match to 9 though

[@shaunlodwig]

i thought the same about Psychoville! one of the best shows ever!

[@emiliarobson]

SERIES 5 IS COMING EARLY NEXT YEAR WHEYYY

[@RAC00NFANGIRL]

Emilia Robson yay 😁 British people know how terrify me. Also the fact that know how make good twists make me more happy!

[@emiliarobson]

Shadow Force can’t wait! Agreed, we British are good at terrifying people. 😂 And Reece & Steve’s twists are incredible, I’ve never watched a programme with more unpredictable and amazing plots!

[@RAC00NFANGIRL]

Emilia Robson I love horror this show has it. Most shows are predictable not inside number 9.

[@emiliarobson]

Shadow Force me too & agreed.

[@RAC00NFANGIRL]

Emilia Robson holycrap I’ve seen all the episodes! I loved it! 12 days of Christine made me cry. I loved cheese and crackers that made me cry too. I love it. Also have you seen the Halloween special?

[@Chronos146]

cold caller was a good one the ending caught me off guard a bit

[@reece42069]

I was in shock, genuine jaw wide open shock. I’ve never been caught that off guard by a episode ever before

[@Olduvai9]

My favorite episode!

[@terrencehatesyou3208]

cold caller?

[@silentro65]

I just finished it and it was so gooood

[@PrinceKumar-ec8qt]

@@silentro65 m watching this series and i m 4 th episode of season 2. I already consider this series a Gem 😍😍

[@DCSMedia]

I recently watched Seance Time, and I went from laughing hysterically when Pemberton’s character punched the dwarf guy, to being down right disturbed and feeling uncomfortable when the ending comes. It’s a cracking episode. Also as a doctor who fan, it was great seeing Dan Starkey (who plays Strax the Sontaran) in a number 9.

[@WeeLin]

I had no idea he was in Doctor Who (hard to recognise when he's covered in blue paint!) I loved that tonal shift in Seance Time, and weirdly enough I didn't see it coming at all. Going from goofy and slapstick to genuinely chilling and spooky is no easy feat, but they managed it perfectly!

[@Kointa]

Didn’t realise that until you pointed it out

[@davidgutierrez7933]

That show was cursed and the spirits has been released to take over the studio

[@WeeLin]

The haunted TV studio was a great idea, first in Seance Time and then taken to the extreme in Dead Line.

[@RAC00NFANGIRL]

WeeLin that was first episode I watched because people kept talking about it! I loved it!! I actually enjoying the episodes. Also fact real history build up the horror was brilliant!

[@shardyfox4123]

I’m surprised you didn’t mention that the hare statue is hidden somewhere in each episode , it’s such a brilliant series and it sometimes leaves you cold x

[@WeeLin]

I mention the hare in part 2 - it comes up because, in a certain episode, there are two hares. I'd originally started writing the list as one video, but it was turning out to be far too long.

[@shardyfox4123]

WeeLin we love trying to find it in each episode , I’m going to rewatch all the episodes you picked up on things I totally missed but I can’t wait for series 5 xxx

[@ssai90]

I love your analysis, and I'm really glad Sardines made it onto the list - it's my favourite one! Reminded me of another bit of foreshadowing we get at the beginning of that episode besides the R.I.P. line - when Ian and Rebecca are alone in the wardrobe, Ian says it "could be a long game". He's definitely been playing one.

[@WeeLin]

Playing the long game... now that's genius! Didn't even think of that. Every line in Sardines is solid gold.

[@hjfleeds]

Really good video. I think 'Dead Line' would be my pick. I totally bought that it had all gone wrong so when A Quiet Night In malfunctioned and the ghosts invaded, I was genuinely terrified to the core. It might be the most scared I've been since I was a child.

[@WeeLin]

I ended up giving Dead Line its own video. I really wish I'd seen it live at the time, but it's still creepy to watch it now.

[@connordervoncyberlifegesen8529]

hjfleeds I wish it was on netflix :(

[@jamiecurley1720]

Even if I just think of when Christine realises she's dead.....I lose my shit! I recently started watching the whole series again with my new girlfriend ( who is also a massive fan of everything these amazing talents have done) & was dreading the 12 days episode....because of what it does to me! And on cue, as usual....I well up!! Thankfully she thought it was sweet & showed I had actual real feelings!!lol.

[@WeeLin]

Aww, that's nice! I always cry at this one, and Bernie Clifton's Dressing Room, and by this point I don't even care who knows it!

[@NobleCloverVA]

That episode left me in awe and made me feel a bit emotional.

[@simplylibby997]

I have been unfortunate enough to be on the receiving end of a phone call, such as the one described in 'Cold Comfort'. It is messed up. It is an absolutely crazy situation, especially when one has had no training, and has never done anything remotely like that before. I'm actually really pleased you put that episode on the list, I think the gravity of the scenario could be lost on some people. The young teen I spoke to is safe and alive, if anyone was concerned. I was able to get Police to her in time.

[@WeeLin]

First of all, I am so sorry you had that experience, but I'm relieved to hear the person is alive and well. Well done on getting the police to her - you probably saved someone's life. Second, I didn't want to say in the video, and I won't go into much detail here, but I once experienced a similarly troubling phonecall at work. The circumstances were different, as this was someone I knew, plus I had support from my colleagues who called the ambulance. The person was fine in the end, but I've never forgotten what it was like to be there on the end of the phone. That's why I had to pause the episode on my first watch, and why I took extra care in the discussion part for this video. In fact, the experience might have broken the tension a little too well for me watching IN9. When Chloe called back, I felt I should have been more freaked out. Instead I was thinking "oh thank goodness, she's alive!"

[@simplylibby997]

@@WeeLin Thank you so much for replying - The event happened for me just over 8 months ago but it always helps to talk about it and hear from other people who've been through the same. I felt exactly the same way when Chloe called back, it took me way longer than perhaps intended to realize why he wasn't as relieved she was back as I was. And well done to you too, for getting through it, and making sure that person was okay.

[@paulquinn7980]

Number nine I just can’t get enough of it is so unique

[@WeeLin]

There's just nothing else like it at all. Even other anthology shows don't feel quite so unique as this.

[@russell2525]

idk why but seance time really fucked me up the first time I saw it. There was something about him talking to the blue demon that really shook me up. great vid

[@WeeLin]

It was him talking in the little boy's voice that I found creepy, especially when you know what happened to the kid. For an episode that started with comedy and breaking tension, it does end up being genuinely scary.

[@melaniemayone-radford3665]

This episode prompted me to have the most vivid nightmare of my life - very brief, thankfully - but so real ! Thanks Steve, Reece. Blinder !

[@mkp5530]

i loved ur take on each episode and i’m glad someone else appreciated Private viewing like i did☺️ The league references were a great addition& I’m happy to have found someone on youtube who has similar interests to me! i look forward to part 2

[@WeeLin]

I've spent quite a while looking at other people's analysis and hearing them talk about their favourite episodes, and I think Private View is massively underrated. Good killings! Glad the League references were appreciated (I was starting to worry I'd overdone it!)

[@mkp5530]

WeeLin i agree! and trust me, u could never overdo the league references haha x

[@RAC00NFANGIRL]

WeeLin I love good gore show. It might be consider mindless but I enjoy good way person depending on that personality. Also the fact most think gore cannot be scary is dumb. Also love good horror/comedy you guys should watch zombieland trust me it’s really good!

[@jillyb100]

The twelve days of Christine broke me 😭

[@WeeLin]

Me too! In fact, I made a whole video about it (and even managed to record it without crying)

[@jillyb100]

@@WeeLin I'll need to check that out.

[@vivioniglitters1697]

Inside number 9 is just brilliant. The writing is so clever Ive always been a fan of the writers and loved the league of gentlemen as a teenager but this is more grown up and matured and is exquisite

[@WeeLin]

Me too - in our teens, my sister and I were massive League of Gentlemen fans (and still are!) and are now obsessed with No 9. The writing has definitely matured, and it's been a great experience growing up with their work.

[@IfIHadMyTimeAgain]

"if human organ repossession holds some ghoulish appeal to you and you're a fan of musicals" Me: SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY

[@WeeLin]

Definitely check out Repo! It might be a hard sell for some, but if that sounds good then you might just love it.

[@IfIHadMyTimeAgain]

@@WeeLin I listened to the soundtrack and I am 100% sold

[@twokindsofovenfries32]

cold comfort left me with a horrid sinking feeling for hours

[@WeeLin]

I had to pause it in the middle because I felt so awful after the first "Chloe call".

[@tesnimguesmi6087]

When I started watching the first episode of this show, I thought it was a comedy (I didn’t know Shearsmith and Pemberton’s legacy). For 29 mins, the episode delivered on that comedy caused by awkward situations then the ending hit me like a ton of bricks ! And this is how I knew I discovered a gem that I am obsessed with till now..

[@katkit1479]

Spoilers for Private View It’s funny because when I saw Private View it really reminded me of Saw and Se7en. Just like the Jigsaw killer Jean elaborately plans out the victims’ death trap and wants to teach them a lesson. Like John Doe she’s punishing them for their sins. All three make sure that the death relate to the crime and all believe this is a moral thing to do: they’re not amoral serial killers who just want a thrill.

[@WeeLin]

Some of the best killers in fiction work to their own logic and moral code, determined that their own brand of punishment is the only thing that fits the crime. I love how Jean's became extra twisted, just to fit her own narrative (the "heartless critic" comment, for example). And yes, I was definitely getting a Se7en vibe with the killings on my first watch!

[@katkit1479]

@@WeeLin That is true about Jean! Tbh it's the same thing with Jigsaw who decided to punish a guy because he skipped a day off work. However, even though we don't know exactly how 'heartless' this critic is the ending reveals a bit about this trait: instead of telling the police about the brutal murders he decides to profit from the horrific event.

[@WeeLin]

@@katkit1479 So in other words... Jean was right about him all along? That's pretty clever actually!

[@skxyeon]

sardines shouldn't have ended with the hint of a fire being set, they should have locked the wardrobe and that's how it's ended. That's way more chilling then them being set on fire

[@WeeLin]

Personally, I did like the implication of setting the wardrobe on fire, but now that I think about it... wouldn't it have been even worse if he'd just kept them all locked in there? And the more I think about that, the worse it gets. I didn't think this episode could get much more disturbing, but there you go!

[@roslyn-rose124]

Idk I feel as tho the just locking the door would give me a sense of hope the gasoline makes me feel like they're definitely gonna die but slowly

[@camillechobert8274]

Great analysis of each episode and loved the fun facts thrown in! Thanks

[@dylvasey]

My uncle who has worked with both writers of the show (points to anyone who can identify him ha), mentioned a) how these two are some of the best writers in the UK, and b) how they were working on a new dark comedy for the BBC over a decade ago. Inside No. 9 is one of the best things on British TV, even if Unc isn't in it! A bit of trivia is a hare appears in every single episode.

[@WeeLin]

Definitely two of the best writers around today, and I'd imagine anyone who's worked with them would agree. Your uncle's a lucky guy! As for the other dark comedy from a decade ago, that wouldn't happen to be Psychoville, would it? I think I mention the hare in part 2, as there's an episode that has two hidden hares instead of one.

[@mantistoboggan5171]

i'm guessing your uncle would be roy chubby brown (born royston vasey, who the gentlemen named the show's main town of hadfield and alston after. he also played the mayor of the town). am i correct?

[@mantistoboggan5171]

@@WeeLin i'd imagine they are talking about psychoville. i loved the hitchcock-esque episode where they have the body in the trunk.

[@dylvasey]

@@mantistoboggan5171 You sir ... know your British comedy!

[@mantistoboggan5171]

@@dylvasey damn well hope so. in my twenties, but i was raised on flowery twats, monty python, blackadder, father ted etc. then i discovered the league of gentlemen. my father actually told me, when it was doing re-runs in about 02, that the mayor of the town was a comedian whose name was used for the name of the town. never seen anything as dark as this. my dad couldn't watch it when he first watched, as edward and tubbs creeped him out so much. unfortunately i'm quite ignorant in regards to your uncle's stuff, but have watched a fair bit. Orville the duck is what i remember strongly.

[@mantha8583]

The 12 Days of Christine made me cry at the end. The episodes that was weird to me or made me feel weird was Seance Time, A Quiet Night in, Cold Call and the episode (can’t remember the name of it) where a girl goes to look after someone called Andras.

[@sylvz7135]

I don’t know how I came across your video. But I’m glad I did, loved your review, now I gotta find somewhere To watch it in the US

[@WeeLin]

Any US viewers out there that can help? I've seen a few comments about where to watch Inside No 9 in America, only I can't seem to find them!

[@nxgan1088]

Rewatching this after this week's episode - I wonder if it would win a place on a revised list or a second installment. Personally I think I'm biased bc I love the genre it veered into so much so I spent the entirety of the twist pointing at the screen like that one picture of Leonardo DiCaprio from Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and going "AHHHHHH" - I think I was excited they even went there rather than disturbed lol

[@WeeLin]

Ha! That DiCaprio meme works perfectly for a good No 9 twist reaction! As for this week's episode, it would absolutely have earned a place here if it had been in the first four series. Maybe I'll revise this list or make a whole new one once the series has wrapped. If there are nine episodes more disturbing than Mr King, I'll be shocked!

[@blueTwl]

i'm glad i'm not only one obsessed with this show

[@WeeLin]

Oh, not at all! In fact, I thought this was going to be a niche topic that got zero views, but now Inside No 9 videos are the most popular ones on my channel. Turns out there are a lot more fans out there than I thought!

[@blueTwl]

@@WeeLin i'm curious as to whether you have tried writing an inside-no-9-esque short story. because the show is so analysable, i feel driven, at times, to see if i could imitate their style. again, i wonder if i'm the only one who does this.

[@WeeLin]

@@blueTwl I think that a lot of short stories in general follow this format - minimal cast, single setting, and seeding clues towards a twist that is revealed right at the end. I've tried it, and it is really hard to pull off. I'd say the two main things are to think of a scenario that's maybe slightly unusual but still relatable, then think of a secret that one of the characters might have. I know Steve and Reece look for odd things in everyday life for their characters and stories, and the simplest ideas are often the best (e.g. "where did that shoe come from?") That, or any quirky interests or hobbies, like Steve's crosswords in "Riddle of the Sphinx", or Reece's fondness for magic tricks in "Misdirection". Short stories can be fun and really rewarding to write - by all means, give it a bash, see what you come up with!

[@mantistoboggan5171]

1:35 that was the episode that got me to tears. there is only one episode i don't care for, and that's the voting for a best ctress award.

[@WeeLin]

I love Bernie Clifton's Dressing Room, and it's made me cry more than once. While I enjoyed the best actress episode (And the Winner Is), I know a lot of people didn't. It's one of the lowest rated, along with Last Gasp from series 1. Maybe I should review the "worst" IN9 episodes, and see if I can figure out what works and what doesn't?

[@mantistoboggan5171]

@@WeeLin that sounds great. i watched all of your videos, except dead line. a can't find it anywhere. you speak with a real understanding of filmmaking and storytelling, and it's really interesting hearing your ideas and opinions. i personally really liked last gasp. i was going out with friends later that evening, and when i arrived, i had to explain i'd totally been blown away by an episode about a balloon filled with air.

[@soulfoodie1]

Belated comment- just noticed you mentioned series 3 of League of Gentlemen- my favourite series! Love the converging stories and focus on Pauline, Geoff and Charlie

[@WeeLin]

I did mention it, yeah! Series 2 was probably my favourite, but even the weakest sketches of League of Gentlemen are still better than most things on telly. My favourite part of series 3 was probably Papa Lazarou in the charity shop recreating scenes from The Exorcist. Fair play to the League for trying something new, even if it wasn't popular. If I remember right, there was a feature on the DVD where you could mix up the end sequences so they didn't make sense anymore!

[@youraveragemfdoomenjoyer5513]

For me it’s cold comfort that disturbed me the most

[@WeeLin]

That one really took me by surprise when I first watched it. I'm not joking when I say I had to pause the episode and take a moment to gather my thoughts.

[@youraveragemfdoomenjoyer5513]

@@WeeLin ikr it really caught me off guard especially the woman who killed her selfs son coming to kill Steve not only that the fact Reece had been doing that disturbing fake suicide call over and over not only that if Reece didn’t call Steve he wouldn’t of got angry at the cat woman and the son wouldn’t of killed him it’s pretty disturbing. (Sorry for the Long and late response) I appreciate your response keep up the vids they are amazing

[@TheHopperUK]

I still think about the end of 'Sardines' about once a week

[@suzannebarnaby9509]

Probably not most disturbing But so far my favorite is from season 1, episode 2, A Quiet Night In Brilliant, no dialogue, 💕 Next, I think disturbing and very good Season 5, episode 2 Death Be Not Proud

[@WeeLin]

I love both of those episodes too. It's a shame that Death Be Not Proud came out after I made this list, or I might have included it here.

[@emmamorley138]

I have to say I ran screaming from the room at the end of Private View. My husband had a heart bypass years ago and you never know how far the guys will push boundaries with this show, so I bolted as soon as I realised what was going on. I was reassured and we rewound it so I could see it play out and I'm glad I did. These reviews are fab by the way, and I did a little squeal when I saw Repo! pop up! Love love love that film, and Terrance Zdunich! Love the little League references too 🤘🏻😃

[@WeeLin]

Wow, that would have freaked me out too! And that episode came out after Riddle of the Sphinx and Devil of Christmas, so you know they'll sometimes take things to the extreme. It's different when it's relatable too - I remember talking to another fan who was really disturbed by the episode Diddle Diddle Dumpling (she was a mother of twins, so I can't even imagine what that was like to watch). I love Repo, and it's been great to see that it has more fans out there. To this day, "Zydrate Anatomy" will sometimes pop randomly into my brain. And that's no bad thing at all!

[@lucyhurst2534]

If you ran screaming from the room in reaction to that, maybe you need to seek some sort of counselling. Because that sounds like an extreme reaction. I hope you’re better now.

[@melon9456]

i just binged all of seasons 1 -4 just to watch these vids lmao

[@WeeLin]

Wow, I'm flattered! But to be fair, it is very binge-able.

[@melon9456]

@@WeeLin it was very worth it!

[@EditedAF987]

I reckon George still got arrested at the end. I mean whilst Andy got killed, Joanne also found out about George’s activities and considering she wasn’t Glen’s intended target she was presumably still alive after the episode so she could still go to the police. Unless George took the precaution of telling Glen that she was also responsible for his mother’s suicide, in which case she’s fucked as well and George still roams free.

[@WeeLin]

I love that someone else thought about this! It all depends on what Glen does next - he might shoot up the entire office, or target Joanne (if George has mentioned her too), then maybe he'd turn the gun on himself, in which case it could be a long time before the police make connections and figure why Andy was murdered. As for George, he could be calling from anywhere, and may never be tracked down, whether or not the police are made aware of his crimes. I think it would have been a good twist if George had been arrested, and that was the phonecall he chose to make, but as Joanne and Andy were wondering if he'd show up in the office then I don't think that's the case. Victoria knows what he did too, so there's one more loose end, even if everyone in the office dies. In that case, it would depend on if she could get the evidence, or if anyone would believe her.

[@EditedAF987]

WeeLin I guess the No 9 endings are like most disturbing things. It’s what you don’t see that makes you shaken

[@georgia033]

New subscriber who has been binge watching all your videos! Would LOVE for you to do an update on this now the series has finished! As well as any other rankings (e.g. your favourites)

[@jsclaim2game74]

Congrats on 100,000 views

[@WeeLin]

Thanks - I never expected this video would be popular at all! I just made it because I was obsessed with the show and I didn't see many people on KZbin talking about it. Watching No 9 grow in popularity (and with it, my little channel) has been incredible, and I'm glad so many people are into it now.

[@jsclaim2game74]

@WeeLin when’s the review for wise owl coming out?

[@WeeLin]

@@jsclaim2game74 Funny you should mention that here, on my disturbing episodes video! 🦉 Hopefully recording it this evening and it'll be up once I've edited. Turns out I had a lot of notes for this one!

[@jsclaim2game74]

@@WeeLin thanks for the update

[@creyag981]

How have you not got more subscribers? Your great!

[@WeeLin]

Probably because I don't post videos nearly often enough! But I'm working to change that, so thanks :)

[@RAC00NFANGIRL]

WeeLin hey looking into some horror stuff could you look into last shift. It was on shudder I cannot wrap my brain around it!

[@samhardie699]

Love it too! Nice to see someone else's opinions on it!

[@WeeLin]

Thanks! As soon as I watched it, I went on KZbin to hear what other people thought of the show. There weren't that many videos, so I made my own.

[@miqeyt3317]

I gotta watch that 1st 1 again. For some reason. I thought the lady went in the chest 1st.

[@WeeLin]

She thinks she's going in first when she opens the doors, but the other guy is already standing there. Very easy detail to miss the first time around.

[@cloaker609]

This is just a more mature goosebumps and probably better

[@djdaint6206]

The one that disturbed me The most was the harrowing

[@WeeLin]

I don't know if you've seen part 2 of this video, but The Harrowing really disturbed me too (especially the ending).

[@DanBickeru]

I couldn't stand the ending of Private View at first, but looking at it again I see it as the real twist of the episode, Maurice proving Jean was right about him all along. It wasn't enough for him to escape, he also stole Elliot's life's work and sold it as his own. He really is just a heartless ass.

[@WeeLin]

It does work very well with the "heartless" concept, so yeah, I'll give it that. It just seems unlikely that he would have gotten away with it, but maybe I'm just overthinking things.

[@NobleCloverVA]

I don’t think I’ve seen Mark Gatiss in an episode yet but I’d like to. 🙂 Also, as an Irish person, it’s interesting to see Irish actors/actresses in different shows and movies. 😁🍀

[@WeeLin]

It'd be great to see Mark Gatiss in a No 9. He did play a small part in Psychoville, and the three of them have been working together again since Inside No 9 started, so it's possible. Fingers crossed! I thought Fiona Shaw was brilliant in "Private View". I watched it with my partner, who's Irish, and after her first couple of scenes he said something about how he wished the Irish characters didn't always have to be the token thick ones, especially on British shows. Then he realised that her character was deliberately hamming up that stereotype to literally get away with murder. What a twist!

[@NobleCloverVA]

@@WeeLin This comment thread has aged like a fine wine. 😎😊

[@siobhannicolson5566]

i came back here after sitting down and watching sardines with my mum whos a massive fan of british comedy (and dark comedy in particular) and she liked it! we may actually be watching some more episodes (although im not sure which ones yet lmao, im avoiding sphinx tho :'))

[@GreysonMacAllister]

Private View is definitely a favorite episode of mine

[@Phoenix2312]

@WeeLin First, Can I just say I ADORE YOUR ACCENT! Second... I have never actually seen Inside No.9 - I know... Sad ain't it! While I used to enjoy the League of Gentleman, I was never taken by Psychoville... So I think this just passed me by... But, Screw it! I REALLY WANNA SEE THIS NOW!!! I grew up on good old "Tales of the Unexpected" (That Theme tune and title sequence still creeps me out even now... Bearing in mind I was only 8 when I was watching re-runs... I have no shame admitting at 46, It still makes me SHIVER!!!)... Yeah, You got me interested! I really wanna see this now! And Subscribing cos I wanna see part 2!

[@WeeLin]

If you liked League of Gentlemen and Tales of the Unexpected, you'll love Inside No 9! I just hope I haven't spoiled too much for you.

[@Phoenix2312]

@@WeeLin Nah! If anything you have me hooked... And now I get to treat my Horror loving Sister!!! :P Oh she will LOOOOOOVE this show!

[@Phoenix2312]

@@WeeLin Just watched Sardines and - Despite watching your video... I actually still missed the clues and was surprised!!! LOL! Yeah, I think I am really going to love this series!

[@drey8]

@@Phoenix2312 some of them are really funny - A Quiet Night In and La Couchette are hilarious, Trial of Elizabeth Gadge has really sharp and well written dialogue.

[@kxnoz]

I LOVE repo! So glad to hear it get a shout out. Night Surgeon is better than any Rocky Horror song.

[@WeeLin]

All hail Tony Head! What a singer. Perfect for the film.

[@ethanwbs2952]

Part 2 please!

[@WeeLin]

It's coming! Almost done with the script :)

[@RAC00NFANGIRL]

WeeLin you mam are brilliant person. I have say no one making list about a really good show a shame really. Totally tell my mom about the show so she can get into it.

[@NebLleb]

With BBC Iplayer installed on my Xbox, and since I was scared away from the current Post-Modern era of Doctor Who with that dreadful 60th Anniversary Special (though I actually really liked the Christmas Special that came out after it and its two brothers), Inside No. 9 is what I'll mainly use it for. And "Seance Time" was the episode I chose to watch and _HOLY SHIT_ it belongs on this list just as much as "The Devil of Christmas". [warning: long] Being the Series Two finale, you know Pemberton and Shearsmith will pull out all the stops and twists. And sure enough, it looks like a total fake-out after what appeared to be a genuine seance turned out to be a prank show called "Scaredycam"... but then you see the liquid. And then you see the teddy bear. And then you catch the explicit mentions of a "Spirit of Drowned Boy". And what began as a harmless comedy turns into a truly depraved and haunting ghost horror story that serves as an effortless critique of Reality Television and the people who make it. Honestly, they earnt the right to a Jumpscare ending after all that build up. [Side note, if you were to do a new list, without spoiling any of the episodes, what episodes from the seasons after Series Four would you go with? I know the Series Nine opener and its "IT'S A DYSTOPIA!" twist will definitely be on there if I were to do it, and I mainly got the twist through your review of that episode before I actually watched it]

[@jdixon390]

18:29 me too!!

[@speedverse3266]

I liked the one with migg

[@WeeLin]

Me too! I might do a video on the Migg episode sometime. It only just missed this list.

[@DMCMT01]

Why should you watch IN9? Because its the best British television programme to come out in the past few years Also "cheap, way of taking issues" LEGS AKIMBOOOO

[@WeeLin]

Couldn't resist. Long as they're not trying to "put themselves into a child", it's all good!

[@johnbread2267]

The dead line. it's all gone wrong. the ghost.

[@nathaliegrieves3859]

I love in side number 9

[@houndofzoltan]

Love Inside No 9...

[@literaIIyshy]

The nine can even be a football player 😂

[@WeeLin]

But how do you get inside... oh, right!

[@joshthibodeau5079]

So I'm guessing she can't show the clips?

[@pyroed7044]

Series 5 out 3rd February

[@WeeLin]

Did you see it? Great opener, I thought. Can't wait for the rest.

[@pyroed7044]

@@WeeLin yeah was good episode. I thought episode 2 was really good. As soon as she opened the door too David I new it would be a great episode.

[@WeeLin]

@@pyroed7044 I absolutely freaked out. I've been reviewing the new episodes on this channel now too.

[@xnicqq]

Nana’s Party was the best

[@WeeLin]

I'm a big fan of Nana's Party - I've even made the case for why it's a brilliant episode in my list of "Least popular No 9s and why I still love them". I know, I was shocked too when I heard that some people didn't love it!

[@xnicqq]

@@WeeLin I love the affair between the sister and Jim

[@connordervoncyberlifegesen8529]

2:27 except for Zanzibar.

[@WeeLin]

Gotta have the odd exception though! Plus, when you think about it, Zanzibar could have gone all kinds of wrong for everyone involved.

[@connordervoncyberlifegesen8529]

WeeLin well that’s the bards power

[@IfIHadMyTimeAgain]

ThInK oF tHe ImPlICaTiOnS

[@i_wouldprefer_not_to1196]

"John and Carol"...?

[@WeeLin]

It's "Carl" (Steve Pemberton's character). Maybe the way I say it sounds like Carol?

[@dripstolfo4557]

13:23 are you my mummy

[@WeeLin]

That kid was so creepy!

[@dripstolfo4557]

WeeLin yeah

[@connordervoncyberlifegesen8529]

Middle Management hah doctor who!

[@ianchesney9639]

No spoilers for me i live in the U.S. cant even watch it.

[@WeeLin]

I think I saw some other folks in the U.S. saying they got it on BritBox or Hulu. I don't know much about these services, but it might be worth looking into it. It really is a great show. But yeah, I always put spoiler warnings in my videos, and this one needed it more than most. The mysteries and the twists in No 9 are just so good!

[@ianchesney9639]

@@WeeLin thanks for the insight. I will check it out.

[@spraygun63]

Turn off that annoying background music

[@skele7584]

I know the live episode won’t count but it’s a masterpiece

[@WeeLin]

I actually did a whole video on the live episode! Look for "Dead Line analysis", or check in my No 9 playlist and you should find it. It gets an honourable mention in part 2 as well.

[@skele7584]

WeeLin just finished watching it! Thanks! Wish I could of been there to see it

[@WeeLin]

@@skele7584 I wish I'd seen it live too. But it was great, even on catch-up.

[@MrBuzzy92]

The KZbin algorithm has actually suggested something good for once. Subbed.

[@WeeLin]

Praise be to the algorithm! We shall not speak ill of it, lest it becomes displeased.

[@blossomcarpenter8595]

That one episode of the suicide helpline and Chloe...........killed me I COULDN'T STOP THINKING ABOUT IT!!

[@WeeLin]

It doesn't get mentioned that often, but it's a brilliant episode - both for how powerful that first call is (I'm not joking when I say I had to pause the video and take a breather), also the twist when "Chloe" calls back, and suddenly it becomes a terrifying stalker story. It's the only thing I can think of any time I hear the song "Shine" now too!

[@beyoncealways2911]

What’s the name!!!!

[@owainreeves7564]

@@beyoncealways2911 I think it's called cold comfort

[@Sprinkle_sprankle98]

@@owainreeves7564 yeah it is

[@KyuuTomoyaki]

I'm surprised you didn't bring up the fact that the episode Cold Comfort throws a red herring at the viewer by making it look like Liz is Chloe. Don't believe me? Watch it again with Liz in mind as the prankster. I was thoroughly confused at the end when it was revealed to be the boss, and kept thinking it had to be Liz and I was just missing something.

[@WeeLin]

You're right, especially the moment after one of the Chloe call where she's sitting behind, holding the phone. Maybe I never suspected Liz because I like Jane Horrocks too much!

[@reece42069]

I thought it was liz as she was behind during one of the calls but I quickly thought it couldn’t be her as she’d be loud enough even if very quiet to hear by others

[@marley4753]

Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith are absolute geniuses

[@josemaria8177]

I remember discovering this show. I had no idea about what it was. I noticed that Jen from the IT Crowd was the main actor and decided to keep watching Sardines. When it endeded, I was completely blown away. I knew right away I would become a huge fan of this show

[@WeeLin]

Yep, my first thought watching it was "hey, it's Jen!" By the end of Sardines, I knew this show was something quite special, which makes sense considering the people who made it. After about 5-10 minutes into episode 2 with no dialogue, I knew this was going to be experimental in all sorts of ways. You never know what they're going to do next, which is why I love it.

[@jimmy200570]

The reporter: Do you put your heart into it? The professor: Well, not quite.

[@WeeLin]

Much as I wasn't a fan of the ending, that was still a very good line!

[@soulfoodie1]

Excellent video - thank you for giving attention to 'Seance Time' and 'Private View' as these episodes deserve more respect. I personally really find the more psychological episodes such as Cold Comfort really disturbing -such as a man's mental collapse in 'Diddle Diddle Dumpling and the truth about a collapsing marriage in 'To have and to hold' which would get my vote for most disturbing episode. But also some of the best episodes such as 'The Devil at Christmas' and 'riddle of the sphnix' manage to be deeply unnerving and shocking in how they manage to end their stories

[@WeeLin]

Thanks! I think we share some opinions on the more psychological episodes, which are some of my favourites to talk about. Nobody writes and performs a mental or social collapse quite like these guys. To be honest, I could probably talk about this show all day. I won't say too much here, but please come back for part two... some of the episodes you've listed *may* just make an appearance.

[@soulfoodie1]

@@WeeLin I suspect as much! Thank you for discussing this show -you make some excellent observations!

[@ianisgay55]

one of the best shows i've ever seen.

[@jbrown3115]

Well done! Great analysis, and I love all the inside League references. Can't wait for the next video (and if #1 is not The Devil of Christmas, I will be SHOCKED). You know your stuff, and can communicate well. Subscribed! Glad to have found your channel.

[@WeeLin]

Thanks so much! Was starting to think I'd overdone it with the League references, but I just can't help myself.

[@WeeLin]

Greetings leaguers, niners and psychos of KZbin! It looks like I’m approaching the 1k subscriber mark, so I thought we’d have ourselves a little Q&A. Post your questions as a reply, and I’ll try to answer as many as possible in a future video. Cheers - Lindsay x

[@anxiousclown8918]

Just felt the need to say that your comment about the audience's​ impact on the plot of Seance Time really gave me some new appreciation for the ending which before now I'd just thought of as a lazy jumpscare - especially what you said around 13:47 onward. Terry wasn't the lone cause of the child's death, the audience were also at fault from their dehumanisation towards the humiliated child and the viral wide-spreading of his accident as you pointed out. The viewer being an extension of that same idea of audience deserves comeuppance just as much as Terry did - the audience deserve that final jumpscare. I could be wrong in that interpretation but it does make that scare feel justified and important rather than being one final cheap thrill and I love that

[@WeeLin]

The most rewarding thing about making an analysis video is if I can help someone to enjoy or appreciate a piece of media in a new way. Thanks so much for taking the time to reply. I'll admit, I didn't quite come to this idea at first. Steve and Reece often make some really interesting commentary on the world of television, having worked in the field for decades as both writers and actors. But ironically, because they're so deeply involved and knowledgable about the medium, I think some of that commentary gets lost on their audience, simply because they don't have the same experience as them. I've done a bit of work in telly, so now and again I'll spot some little detail, which I'll instantly want to share with anyone I can annoy! Still, I think it's great that IN9 can be critical of television but they obviously love making it after all these years.

[@anxiousclown8918]

@@WeeLin Well I thoroughly enjoyed your analyses on the IN9 episodes you've covered and I find your insight on the industry as a whole very interesting as well. Thank you for taking the time to reply to my comment - rest assured that I'm now subscribed and looking forward to watching more of your content!

[@thomasmedway7261]

Not joking when I’m saying that I’m bugging my friend to watch this show.

[@WeeLin]

Go for it! Is there an episode you think might personally hook them? I'd start with that.

[@witherwolf3316]

I spent a few minutes thinking of how you were installing bugs and hidden cameras in your friends house FBI or MI6 style in order to watch it before I figured out that's not what you meant.

[@bubbleyan4823]

Just subscribed!! Finally someone who watch inside no.9 ! For me this show is way better than Black Mirror and I absolutely love this show!

[@ambers4075]

I'm so glad another KZbin has made content on this show! I was really disappointed to see not many others have covered it, I'd love to see your opinions on the episode Private View!

[@WeeLin]

I know I talked about it a bit in this video, but I didn't really give my personal opinion. Here it is - on the whole, I love it. I love the gruesome murder spree, the killer's motive and backstory and thought Fiona Shaw was incredible. The flip from doddery dinner lady to crazed killer was absolutely brilliant. Loved the humour too, Carrie in particular. The only let down for me was the ending, as it felt like a twist for the sake of a twist. I heard a great suggestion that it should have been Jean at the end holding the exhibition, only well-groomed and dressed and putting on a posh accent. Still wouldn't explain why nobody investigated all those people that went missing, but it makes more sense than the mild mannered lecturer suddenly overpowering the killer and managing to cut her heart out before disposing of the remains. That's quite a lot to do off the cuff! Didn't spoil the episode for me though - it felt like a great idea for a black comedy/slasher film but compressed into half an hour with all the fat cut off. Maybe a bit gruesome for some tastes, but I thoroughly enjoyed watching it.

[@ambers4075]

@@WeeLin definitely! I still loved the episode but I agree it seemed like a twist as they maybe didn't think other endings had the same inside number 9 twist or sit in silence as the credit still moment

[@ambers4075]

4 years later and I'm forever grateful to hear someone other than my boyfriend talk about inside no.9 🤣 I'm giving your old videos a rewatch to get my fix in-between new season 9 episodes

[@CaatsGoMoooo]

After the first episode, I was hooked, and by the time I finished series 1 I had decided this was my new favourite TV show. Being from Canada, it was REALLY hard to find ways to watch this show, but I'm so glad I managed it. Never seen such a witty, mind twisting show in my life, and I think we can all agree that series 5 is gonna be absolutely bonkers!

[@WeeLin]

It's so cool that Inside No 9 has viewers in Canada... also cool that I have viewers in Canada! I absolutely can't wait for series 5 - who knows what they'll come up with next?!? I've seen a few posts about casting and a couple of behind the scenes clips, but I don't want to spoil anything for myself. Very excited though!

[@allandela59]

I'm from France and it's really hard to find the episodes. Can someone recommend me a website with English subtitles please?

[@1201blablabla]

I'm from indonesia and finding eps is like a chores for me 😅

[@Jman21UK]

The migg the hobo episode was seriously fucked up

[@WeeLin]

I agree, and it very nearly made the list! I might do a full video on it at some point, seeing as it was so well done.

[@Jman21UK]

@@WeeLin it was brilliant, that and a quiet night in are my favourite so far, also the one with the woman who dates the fireman is actually pretty cleverly done!

[@WeeLin]

@@Jman21UK Was that The 12 Days of Christine? I loved that one so much I made a whole video on it!

[@Jman21UK]

@@WeeLin yh that's the one! Thought it was all strange then it gets you at the end 😂 Oh didn't know will have to watch it.

[@Jmixup]

Love this show, I think "A Quiet Night In" has to be my favorite. Love them all though!! What they did with the live show was brilliant.

[@tw4803]

You know the hare statue that appears in every episode somewhere? Well does anyone think series 4 episode 6 suggests that main characters in each episode have come into contact with that hare hence what happens in each episode?

[@WeeLin]

I love that idea. The hare statue might be an ill omen, or a source of bad luck by its presence alone. Maybe some characters even made a wish on it that went badly wrong for them!

[@Picnicl]

@@WeeLin There's the saying Mad as a March Hare too. Hares are generally regarded as a bit more mysterious, wild, independent, individual, than rabbits. Qualities like the show itself.

[@jrobertheath]

Private View greatly disturbed me the first time I watched it. Especially seeing what they did to Patricia.

[@WeeLin]

Eye stuff is always extra gruesome, isn't it? They're just so... squishable!

[@ThatPancakeCat]

12 days of Christine is your favourite? I can understand that. It's perhaps one of my favourite episodes with such amazing foreshadowing.

[@WeeLin]

The ending still makes me cry every time.

[@ThatPancakeCat]

​@@WeeLin yes! It's rather emotional.

[@nathaliegrieves3859]

I didn't like that one

[@ThatPancakeCat]

​@@nathaliegrieves3859 it's a representation of life and death. How do you not like it?

[@nathaliegrieves3859]

@@ThatPancakeCat Just found it sad that's all. Especially at the end

[@marshall9790]

Private view was ruined for me too with that ending.It completely confused me and took away from the episode

[@WeeLin]

There's a commentary track for the episode by Steve and Reece. I got the feeling they weren't happy with it either.

[@newchannel7523]

I liked Private View. I liked the ending.

[@Dontworryaboutit961]

Yo repo the genetic opera is a great film

[@WeeLin]

Glad someone agrees!

[@RAC00NFANGIRL]

Marc-Anthony Martin I loved Ive heard of it I love it soo much!

[@RubenBJJ96]

Bernie Clifton's Dressing Room is my favourite. It's so simple, yet so powerful. Genuinely had my mouth open at the twist

[@WeeLin]

Beautiful, poignant episode and one of my personal favourites.

[@leoaranzaa]

Rhys and Steve are honestly so talented!! It’s absolutely incredible

[@WeeLin]

They've been creating some of the best things on TV for over two decades now, and I love them for it!

[@LemonTree9280]

Reece? Lol

[@leoaranzaa]

@@LemonTree9280 sorry I’m welsh 😂😂 I didn’t even notice lol

[@Adz-bk8ws]

Cold caller shook me up

[@WeeLin]

Me too - I wasn't joking when I said I had to pause the episode after the first "Chloe" call.

[@Samcole0408]

How many kilngs? 6 Awwww but she douse it in rely cool ways she takes there organs and puts them in jars.

[@WeeLin]

Too much act-ing, like that Bradley Pith

[@Samcole0408]

@@WeeLin but it wouldn't win preditor in terms of klings

[@davesmatedave]

I was a bit confused by the ending of Private View. Didn't the mother remove the heart at the end, thereby killing him. And yet he's alive in the final scene.

[@WeeLin]

I believe she was going to kill him and remove his heart, but he managed to slip his restraints at the last second. Then (presumably) he overpowered her, killed her, cut out her heart and stuck it in a jar, then proceeded to take credit for the art exhibition. Seemed a bit far-fetched to me!

[@RealCryptoTest]

Oh god Screw Seance time And screw that jumpscare.

[@WeeLin]

Screw you, creepy dead kid! Gave me a fright as well.

[@RAC00NFANGIRL]

WeeLin ghost kids I don’t do! If any kid in horror movie talk weird I’m outta there.

[@Dan_Ben_Michael]

Thanks Wee Lin for making this. I’m a huge fan of Inside No. 9. I feel it’s totally underrated, it’s up there with all the great anthology series’s like the twilight zone and one step beyond.

[@WeeLin]

Totally, criminally underrated. But from what I've seen, it looks like the fanbase is growing. Can't wait for series 5.

[@Dan_Ben_Michael]

WeeLin When is that coming out? I can’t seem to find a release date.

[@WeeLin]

@@Dan_Ben_Michael No official release date as of yet, but Steve Pemberton said on Twitter that it would probably be early next year.

[@Dan_Ben_Michael]

@WeeLin No wonder I couldn’t find anything. Btw do you have any programs of a similar genre that you would recommend me to watch?

[@WeeLin]

@@Dan_Ben_Michael If you enjoy the dark comedy elements of No 9, then I'd recommend two of Steve and Reece's earlier shows - "The League of Gentlemen" and "Psychoville". League is more sketch-based, while Psychoville is more dark humour and mystery. Both should be watched in sequence to get the most out of them, but I will say the Psychoville Hallowe'en special stands out on its own as a series of short stories with twists - I watched it today, and I can almost see the genesis of No 9 in there! For anthologies, I'd suggest Black Mirror, although I haven't seen the most recent series. The first ones were great, but very bleak indeed, so just a heads up there.

[@alexmason1554]

If you included season 4 to have and to hold should be be in this list

[@WeeLin]

You might want to take a look at part 2...

[@alexmason1554]

@@WeeLin I just did!

[@detectiveassassin7937]

Your analysis of The Babadook made me realize that not all good content creators have a sub count higher than 1K . I haven't watched anything else you have talked about on the channel so that is why I haven't watched those yet .

[@WeeLin]

Well, you've subscribed now, so that's me one closer to 1K! Sorry most of my videos contain spoilers (I'm always careful to warn people, even if it's a film older than me), but every film or TV show I talk about is something that got me thinking afterwards, and they all come highly recommended. Anyway, thanks for the sub and the feedback, and I'll hopefully see you back here soon.

[@detectiveassassin7937]

The Babadook was the first time a film got me thinking , I will tell you if I find films like that that you haven't talked about .

[@WeeLin]

That would be great. I need more films like that in my life, and I'm always looking for new video topics. I saw that you mentioned Black Swan - I've not seen that since its release, but it seriously messed up my head afterwards. Very intense.

[@johnnylobster4048]

Best show ever

[@WeeLin]

Totally agree!