Inside No 9 Series 9 Awards and my episode rankings

[@thehammersmithcrumpetradar]

I think you should do an ENTIRE series roundup, doing every 9 series and annoying Reece even further

[@WeeLin]

If we can hit Mulberry Close levels of rage, then it has to be done!

[@thehammersmithcrumpetradar]

@@WeeLin oof, that’s a level of rage never CONCEIVED by man!(#Concerningbehaviour)

[@irshadmohammed6539]

X2

[@jdixon390]

Reece, if you're reading, we love you!!

[@amiauprr]

Wait, wait, wait! "Annoying Reece"? What did I not know? What happened? 😯😯😯

[@Katielovegood44]

I say this after every season but i am blown away how steve and reece sell the chemistry between characters! In a short 30minute show they convice us so well with relations and bonds between actors its just so impressive! They make it look so easy!!

[@WeeLin]

It takes a lot to pull that off in 30 minutes, but they are incredible writers and actors who get to work with other incredible actors, directors, producers, editors - each episode comes together so well, and yes, they're making it look too easy at this point!

[@BlueOnna]

I think it's so hard to rank Plodding On, it was an absolutely perfect ending to the show and a well deserved victory lap but you can't really compare it properly to any other episode. At least it's given us a definitive answer to the question "what is the worst episode to watch first if you are just starting Inside No 9?" lol

[@SBBSGekb9]

“But it’s only pissed up Reece in a Halloween mask so we’re alright” 😂😂 Also thanks for a WONDERFUL video as always - at least even though the series may be coming to an end the fandom will remain alive and strong. 💪 Aaaaaand I very much appreciated the Bentley/Popcorn idea, dark as it was! ❤

[@JAProductions494]

Series 9 really was the perfect way to end this show and I’m so glad that this season was a banger. My favourite episode was probably Plodding On. Another brilliant video WeeLin 😊

[@spitfire5180]

i associate the background music in your videos almost as strongly with inside no 9 as I do with the main theme of the show

[@WeeLin]

The music I use was inspired by the music of Inside No 9, and I've certainly got the mileage out of that background track by this point! We're talking about music ideas for future projects as well - ah, the perks of living with a composer.

[@MostlyLoveOfMusic]

How many Peep Show actors have appeared in No 9? I can think of 3... Tim Key, Paterson Joseph, and the Angus actor, but I'm probably missing one or two

[@sarahclarkson1212]

Sure I'm missing more as well, but I only realised recently that Cariad Lloyd in Séance Time was Megan in Peep Show - appropriately enough in series 9!

[@mankytoes]

Mulberry Close is number one for me. Most genuinely inventive, spot on hilarious observational comedy and a brilliant ending.

[@neo866]

The last episode actually had me close to tears?? Maybe it's my age, or its the end but it broke my heart lol i need to get out more lol

[@adycardiac698]

Hey watched your vids for a few years now and love your reviews…..inside no 9 is just wonderful….gutted it’s ended but hey that’s how it goes… highly recommend watching the film “ a field in England”which has Reece in it….a fine but brutal performance in that one…..thankyou for your smashin reviews WeeLin.

[@smuldohuntermuldo9312]

This was a top series overall with an excellent last episode considering it was THE last episode. Trolley problem was my least favourite, the other 5 can swap places depending on the day. I'll probably re-watch Curse of the Ninth and Boo to a Goose the most. Late night with the Devil was great, Abigail is a hoot. Looking forward to more reviews, cheers.

[@WeeLin]

I get that - it's the same for me for a lot of seasons. I know my favourite and my least favourite, and the rest float around depending on my mood.

[@bmo14lax]

I'm still waiting to watch the series in the US! I mean I have a VPN but I have a feeling BBC will not be fooled by that, currently watched season 8 and last rankings from britbox which is a service here for us but season 9 is not on there yet :/ Will come back to this video for sure once I watch it.

[@WeeLin]

Thank you, and I shall be sitting here patiently on the "Watch Later" list until that happens! The next video will be starting the series 1 reviews, so you should be able to see that one spoiler free!

[@bmo14lax]

@@WeeLin oh fantastic!!! Everyone on channel will certainly love that. You have a great channel and I love the accent you have is great :) Cheers from New York !

[@acid3137]

Lin, please continue wot yr doin! ... Don!t stop!

[@cjlister8508]

The description of Bodkin sounds very much like a recent episode of Black Mirror.

[@WeeLin]

I think I know the one you mean. That one took quite a turn, as I remember!

[@teadrinker99]

I put Boo to a Goose above CTRL/ALT/ESC as it has a great ensemble cast. I'm looking forward to your reviews of the earlier series as was have just started re-watching them. Totally agree with your comment on Bodkin a wonderful series that nobody is talking about.

[@WeeLin]

Great ensemble cast for Boo To A Goose - totally agree! And more people need to watch Bodkin - I can't believe it's not being talked about more.

[@DCSMedia]

This Series really fell into the top tier quality of some of my favourite series of the show, those being 2,3,5 and 7. The ones that really push the boat out most in terms of experimenting with the format. Series 9 felt like a real guns a blazing send off in comparison to the pretty box standard Series 8 (all just my opinion). The episode quality was also damn strong this time. Trolley Problem was the only episode I wasn’t too fussed on. The rest range from really solid to top tier. Here’s my ranking: 1) Plodding On 2) Mulberry Close 3) Boo To A Goose 4) CTRL/ALT/ESC 5) The Curse of the Ninth 6) The Trolley Problem As for other things I’ve been watching, there was the recent season of Doctor Who airing alongside No.9. Movie wise, some recent viewings of note include the Mad Max franchise and classic Planet of the Apes films, as well as some golden oldies like Singin in the Rain and 12 Angry Men, the latter of which is mandatory viewing for any No.9 fan

[@classicaljg]

I’m sort of surprised Series 9 ended up mostly fairly low on my overall series ranking - CTR ALT ESC in the top 25, Curse of the Ninth and Plodding On in the top 30, though I really liked all three. I guess that’s just how good the other series were! And I wasn’t so keen on the other three episodes, though Mulberry Close was good - there are just so many really good episodes!

[@amazingpurplegirl0903]

My best Reece was definitely in The Trolley Problem

[@WeeLin]

Another Angry Reece, which is the best kind!

[@george4mon]

Traitor! curse of the ninth and plodding on are the only 2 from this series I’ve rewatched so quite hard for me to rank them fairly, no.2, 3 and 4 are pretty interchangeable as well 6. Crtl alt del 5. Boo to a goose 4. Curse of the ninth 3. The trolly problem 2.mulberry close 1.plodding on

[@george4mon]

One of the best series overall!

[@can-xe5ub]

the boo to a goose fandom is dying, repost this if you’re a true gooser

[@WeeLin]

Me, and also I'd like to confirm that I'm the same person who got on that underground train carriage earlier, why do you ask?

[@metalknight4388]

Great Video! Now for a very personal top 9 from me based on quality and rewatch value 9. The Devil of Christmas 8. How Do You Plead? 7. Boo To A Goose 6. Death Be Not Proud 5. Cold Comfort 4. Mr King 3. Sardines 2. The Referee's a W***er 1. The Bill

[@LeahKizzyPeirson]

I whole-heartedly agree with your top pick, honestly I'm debating whether it's my favorite episode of all time, a beautiful, frightening and tense story, and it's the most I ever cared about an inside number 9 character (and there's A LOT of amazing competition). Right now I'm putting it joint first with Bernie Clifton's dressing room and (sorry Reece) 12 Days of Christine.

[@WeeLin]

Those would be two of my top picks as well - I like the ones that made me cry!

[@Katielovegood44]

Ctrl/alt/esc is my second faviurite. I was literally calling out loud for steve to wake up and so wanted a happy ending!! But mulberry close is just superb to me! It seemed the perfect episode, shows their humour, has the fun filming hurdle, the slight jump scare with drunk reece and the twist was good. It was honestly my favourite all time i think!!! Plus mr jolly!!

[@stevencowie7151]

They really went fo it this time imho. Some dark shit on show. Kudos, as always, and I look forward to your revisiting the earlier ones.

[@WeeLin]

Thanks! I'll be putting the first one together shortly.

[@stevencowie7151]

@@WeeLin Sound. It'll be worth the wait.

[@singIeservingfriend]

Don’t stop making IN9 videos. There’s plenty more you can do

[@gavvo-7640]

Favourite guest actor for season 9 for me was Hayley Squires as Devonshire in Curse Of The 9th. She was absolutely hilarious!! Agree with you, this episode for sure had the best soundtrack too. I agree with a lot of your awards, but my Episode Ranking is quite different.. 6. Plodding On ... 5. Boo To A Goose ... 4. The Trolley problem ... 3. Mulberry Close ... 2. Ctrl,Alt,Esc ... 1. Curse Of The 9th!

[@CatBlackGuitars]

Loved every episode of series 9 and a massive thank you to you WeeLin for your fantastic and informative reviews. Looking forward to what you, Reece and Steve do next.

[@WeeLin]

The way you phrased that made me wish we were doing some collaboration. Though it does appear that they are aware of this channel... lads, if you're not busy after Stage/Fright!🤣

[@CatBlackGuitars]

@@WeeLin Wouldn't that be the coolest thing. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

[@daverage4729]

Angry Reese IS best Reece! Lol! I should know as I was regarded as the 'Reece' in my group in college. Oh I've been putting off watching this video as NOW it really feels like the end. Its been wonderful being part of a little group who mutually appreciate the demented. Great puns btw Weelin. I was laughing all the way...probably too much at that 'Upstairs Downstairs' gag.

[@marklancaster6558]

I completely agree with you on your series rankings Lin. Ctrl/Alt/Esc is a masterpiece. I did have a different spun on the ending the first time I watched it i.e. I thought Jason had died at the end. I have since rewatched it and realise I was wrong and agree that it was indeed an upbeat ending. Being a fan of all of Steve and Reece's writing projects I am looking forward to what comes next. I know it will be dark, twisted and wonderful. I am also looking forward to what comes next on your channel. I love your take on the series. Cheers.

[@shawbag11]

For me my rankings are worst 6 the trolly problem 5 curse of the ninth 4 plodding on "mainly as a stand alone episode it was kinda meh its only cus it served as the final to number 9 that made it special if you remove all the number 9 references the 4th wall breaky stuff and make the story more or less the same but about fictional characters rather than Steve and Reece its kind of forgettable as a stand alone story." 3 boo to a goose 2 mulberry close best 1 ctr alt escape it seams your rankings was kind of the same as mine. i will say ctr alt escape is probably in my top 5 number 9s of all time not above 12 days of Christiane and Bernie Clifton's dressing room but its not far off. and the trolly problem is probs near the bottom not as low as that referee, and the winner is, silent ocastra and the balloon one but again not far off. ill be honest as well even my least favourite episodes there's probs only 2 i actually hate and thats that referee cus football bores me to tears and and the winner is cus it was kind of pointless and unfunny. only 2 episodes that i really didnt like is honestly a testament to how good number 9 was if even the lowest episodes are still enjoyable.

[@WeeLin]

I always say that the "weakest" No 9s were probably still the best thing on telly that week. The Referee surprised me by how much I wasn't bored or lost (I don't like football), and I liked Last Gasp but I can see the flaws in the pacing/writing. And The Winner Is made me laugh, but if the humour doesn't land then there's not too much else going for it I suppose. 12 Days/Bernie Clifton would be among my favourites too!

[@Doo-topia]

6. The Trolley Problem 5. Curse Of The Ninth 4. Boo to a Goose 3. Plodding On 2. Mulberry Close 1. Ctrl/Alt/Esc FANTASTIC series!

[@WeeLin]

Very similar rankings you got there - great minds think alike?

[@gavvo-7640]

I went to see Late Night With The Devil at the cinema - absolutely LOVED it! Would be good to hear a full on review from you 👍Also, Ghost Stories movie was brilliant, especially the Paul Whitehouse segment!!! So creepy!!!

[@gangrenousgoblingangrounou7583]

Going to miss your Inside No.9 Videos as much as I'll miss the show :) I agree mostly with your list but I think i would put Boo to a Goose as my favourite, that one just got better with every rewatch for me, a twist well seeded indeed. I love stories that dont overplay their hand like that and leaving us with more questions with answers, a story telling decision I wish we had more of in the Trolley Problem and Symphony of the Ninth. Thanks for all your videos so much WeeLin!

[@WeeLin]

You're very welcome! Plus there are more No 9 videos to come - I never reviewed the first four series, plus there are others that I want to make too. Boo To A Goose does get better with repeat viewings, which is one of the reasons I liked it so much.

[@bmo14lax]

Just for the topic of the future of your channel and that : Any other type of high quality British/UK show you would recommend, I would watch on your part. You convinced me to watch Psychoville and i loveddddd it. Same with deadline So I Definitely would be interested in most anything you would recommend. Also, looking forward to all of the other types of videos you mentioned at the end of your "Plodding on" review (finally got to watch it, wonderful!) Going to miss the show but glad to have your channel here and I did appreciate the kind words you put into the plodding on review as well.

[@dariogeorge8680]

CTRL/ALT/ESC was also my favorite from series 9,

[@WeeLin]

Snap! Great episode it is too

[@apri1fool240]

If burying alive freaks you out i would LOVE to hear your thoughts feelings opinions on the movie I Saw The TV Glow. Seems like a movie you'd jive with.

[@shawbag11]

A quick suggestion of stuff you could do next besides more number 9 videos. black mirror ik its kinda been done to death on yt at this point but i would be curios to see your take on some of the episodes epsiecly demon 79 since tbh that felt like a number 9 to me but not set in a single room. and another anthology i was recommended a while ago called room 104 witch dose feel like number 9 expect every single episode "with the slight exception of 1" takes place in a hotel room but the story's are very different and i think this is a series that hasnt been covered very much so might make for a interesting summary series.

[@WeeLin]

I've considered picking a few favourite (or most emotionally distressing) Black Mirrors to do a video on. Many of them left me feeling physically horrible for hours after watching, and that's got to count for something! I haven't seen Room 104, but I should give that a look, thanks!

[@shawbag11]

@@WeeLin i was recommended it by someone while we was discussing number 9 since they said it was similar in that the episodes take place in one room and where i wouldn’t say its as good as number 9 and there are defiantly some stinker episodes there are also alot of really good ones with well done twists that have left me both in tears and also horrified. Id deffently recommend at least having a peek at it to number 9 fans cus i was pleasantly surprised how much i ended up likeing some of the episodes

[@Katielovegood44]

Could be fun to do a most disturbing ranking for black mirror, instead of episode by episode review x

[@jdixon390]

I miss your weekly reviews! I miss my favorite show even more but I'm so glad they ended on a huge high 💔

[@JackMatthews1998]

As promised on the "Plodding On" video, here is my ranking of all 55 episodes of the series: 55. And The Winner Is... 54. Last Gasp 53. Wuthering Heist 52. Nana's Party 51. The Trial Of Elizabeth Gadge 50. Seance Time 49. Kid/Nap 48. Nine Lives Kat 47. The Bones Of St. Nicholas 46. The Harrowing 45. Tempting Fate 44. La Couchette 43. Last Night Of The Proms 42. Sardines 41. Love Is A Stranger 40. Once Removed 39. Love's Great Adventure 38. Mother's Ruin 37. A Quiet Night In 36. Empty Orchestra 35. Merrily, Merrily 34. Hurry Up And Wait 33. The Referee's A W***er 32. Boo To A Goose 31. The Bill 30. Mulberry Close 29. The Understudy 28. Lip Service 27. The Stakeout 26. Death Be Not Proud 25. Private View 24. To Have And To Hold 23. The Curse Of The 9th 22. Diddle Diddle Dumpling 21. The Last Weekend 20. Paraskevidekatriaphobia 19. Cold Comfort 18. Misdirection 17. How Do You Plead? 16. Thinking Out Loud 15. Zanzibar 14. A Random Act Of Kindness 13. Simon Says 12. Plodding On 11. Dead Line 10. The Trolley Problem 9. Mr. King 8. Tom & Gerri 7. 3 By 3 6. CTRL/ALT/ESC 5. The Devil Of Christmas 4. The Riddle Of The Sphinx 3. Wise Owl 2. The 12 Days Of Christine 1. Bernie Clifton's Dressing Room

[@WeeLin]

Wow, you've been busy! Some excellent top picks there, I must say - some of my favourites as well. I bet that, as soon as you posted this, somewhere Reece Shearsmith felt a twinge of irrational anger!

[@rabbait1308]

(SPOILERS) My ranking would go: 6. The trolley problem: not all that memorable on retrospect honestly, Steve and Reece were on point as always but I tend to like The episodes when Steve and Reece interact with other actors the most. 5. CTRL/ALT/ESC: Coma twists often leave me rolling my eyes, while it wasn't awful and was still written well to me it still felt tired and cliched. 4. Mulberry Close: Found the ending a little hard to digest in all honesty but the ending gag made the whole thing worth while. 3. Plodding On: Probably the best possible way to end the show as they couldn't really resolve any plot points since this was an anthology show, It could've easily come across as self indulgent but the writing for both the characters of Steve and Reece gives them a level of realistic selfish humanity that ended up going a long ways. Also can't turn my nose up at a gratuitous Mark Gatiss cameo. 2. Curse of the Ninth: I really liked this one, It remined me of films like The Old Dark House (1932) and other 30s horror flicks that I greatly enjoy. I was also impressed with the cinematography as well, although I felt that it maybe should of been in black and white to more capture the classic and gothic horror I felt they were deriving from but that doesn't detract anything from the episode. 1. Boo to a Goose: Really great start to a new season as I'm sure everyone can agree. I felt that this episode is very pertinent to the times that we live in now as bystander effect and the idea of "anything for a quiet life" is becoming a massive issue in my opinion, I also appreciated its approach to the idea of people who were once opinionated and would fight for what they saw as right mellowing down and becoming complaisant and boring. while not the best season of the show, I was left more than satisfied and will definitely re-watch my personal highlights of this season alongside highlights from the rest of the show ad nauseam till my death :)

[@WeeLin]

Thanks for sharing, and that is a sound argument for Boo To A Goose (which I also loved). Lots of very interesting interpretations and social commentary while still being subtle (I didn't feel like anything was hammered in to the point it felt condescending) and above all, extremely disturbing.

[@oliverholmes-gunning5372]

For me it would be 1. Plodding On (fantastic episode, a bit self-indulgent but a great way to round off the series, and we finally got that bus episode!), 2. The Trolley Problem (story doesn't quite hold up the second time round, but I really enjoy the two-handers and the nastiest twists; The Devil Of Christmas and The Last Weekend- which this one was reminiscent of- are my two all-time favourite episodes), 3. Mulberry Close (definitely the best of all the "gimmick" episodes, and really well acted), 4. Boo To A Goose (didn't care that much for it at first, but I couldn't stop thinking about it afterwards and really enjoyed it on the rewartch), 5. CTRL/ALT/ESC (good, but the twist came too early to have much of an impact- am I the only one who really doesn't care that much for the "the-twist-isn't-the-important-part" episodes like Love Is A Stranger?- and it was stolen from Andy Nyman's excellent Ghost Stories), 6. The Curse Of The Ninth (really enjoyed the atmosphere- love MR James, but the twist was both underwhelming and nonsensical- the person who finishes a piece is the person who wrote it, not the person who arranges the pages, and I don't care how much jigsaw foreshadowing you throw in). Anyway, great series all round, and a fitting sendoff to the show. Sad to think there will never be another twist to guess or hare to spot...

[@WeeLin]

But hey - it sounds like they're open to doing specials! Christmas or Hallowe'en would be prime No 9 time for me. I'm glad to see some appreciation for episodes on the second watch in your list - the second watch is often my favourite!

[@michaelloughlin409]

One of the stronger series, not that there have been any poor series IMO. Agree with Bodkin recommendation, Ghost stories and would add a 2:22 to the mix. .

[@WeeLin]

2:22 was very good! Saw it last year with my sister and we were definitely getting No 9 vibes.

[@TFTNGaming2001]

I agree that Devonshire got the worst of being buried alive in Curse of the ninth i feel like Jason got it pretty bad in Ctr/Alt/Esp! Speaking of, Ctr/Alt/Esp I had a feeling it was your number 1. I loved this episode too! Very intense

[@WeeLin]

I was raving about how much I loved CTRL/ALT/ESC in my review, wasn't I? Still, there were plenty of strong contenders for that top spot!

[@TFTNGaming2001]

@@WeeLin I saw your review!

[@jgr2637]

Looking forward to a total series awards video!

[@WeeLin]

I'll need to do awards for series 1-4 first. And series 5 I think, because I reviewed the episodes, but I don't think I was doing series round-up videos back then!

[@haitchbee3320]

I have very much enjoyed watching your Inside No9 videos, and was thrilled between series when you did the extra videos on League, Ghostwatch and Darkplace. Whatever you decide to talk about in future videos I’ll be watching! I watched Bodkin too, right up my street and off the back of that was recommended a series also on Netflix called Obituary staring the same Irish actress so I pass this recommendation on to you. Perhaps something to review for a future video 😉. Keep doing what you enjoy because the best videos to watch/listen to are when someone talks on something they are passionate about.

[@jjklewis]

Thanks so much for all these reviews. This was such a great series and I've enjoyed your insights. Yes, 'Late Night With The Devil's is brilliant and needs to be reviewed. And, there's an episode of Series 9 that led me back to the great film 'Spoorloos' (1988). I think that you'll like it!

[@MyNamesMichael]

Definitely make a series roundup! I have my list written out myself! Can't wait to see the boys in feb, who else is going!!!?? 😀😀

[@mrdoctorgilmore]

Currently mixed on S9, it's definitely good however it does a couple of things I'm personally not a fan of, however it ends on a pretty strong note. In terms of ranking: 6. The Trolley Problem: Don't think Steve's son should've taken the punishment for his crimes. 5. Boo to a Goose: left wanting more of this world 4. Curse of the Ninth: One of the best looking episodes. 3. Mulberry Close: really funny but the format did limit the story, I wanted to see the nosey neighbour get her just desserts. 2: CTRL ALT ETC: refreshingly wholesome twist on escape room horror. 1. Plodding On: Perfect ending for the show, no notes.

[@WeeLin]

I thought it was quite a strong series thematically (between the self referencing, use of the number nine and recurring theme of finishing/ending). Ended on a strong note too!

[@mrdoctorgilmore]

@@WeeLin fair, they are just me issues.

[@Kidcurry999]

The Trolley Problem delivered a world where Reece’s daughter took the punishment for Steve’s "crimes" so I personally believe having the same done to Steve’s son was how Reece’s character got vengeance for his daughter by making the man who caused Reece so much pain deal with the same grief

[@cameronmcgregor2583]

As someone else already mentioned I think the murder of Steve's son was meant to be a sort of poetic justice. I felt the ending of mulberry close was far more of a stretch, I'm not saying its entirely impossible for someone to murder the murderer of their dog but to do it with little to no evidence is not very believable

[@mrdoctorgilmore]

@@cameronmcgregor2583 You're right, not saying that it's a bad ending, I just don't enjoy watching that type of suffering, unless it's someone really unpleasant, it's the reason I don't want to revisit Riddle of the Sphinx.

[@WesCaseyProductions]

69th watching lol

[@WeeLin]

🤣

[@DCSMedia]

very cheeky 😉

[@martinjmcc1981]

Thank you, I enjoyed this as usual. Your takes are strong.

[@WeeLin]

Thanks for watching, glad you liked it!