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Smoggie Queens review
Phil Dunning’s proudly weird and queer sitcom is ridiculous in the best way. Some will find it completely baffling, but fans will class these antics as comedy gold
TL;DR
- Smoggie Queens is a Teesside-set sitcom based on creator Phil Dunning's life, known for its weird and queer humor.
- The show features camp cameos and a blend of Teesside banter with UK hun culture.
- The second series is more boutique and bizarre, with episodes involving a lost rabbit and a charity football match.
- It revels in peculiarity, similar to other BBC Three comedies.
- The sitcom has a loose narrative, described as a warm, eccentric ramble and an inside joke.
- Humorous highlights include a straight pride event being hijacked and a misdirection involving an actress playing two roles.
- The show balances humor with poignant themes, such as family estrangement and coming out, without dwelling on trauma.
- The final episode is particularly ridiculous, and the show is unfussed by not appealing to everyone, aiming to make its fans feel seen.