Excellent, a Must See

Not sure how, but this is easily one of the best movies all summer. Multiple levels of funny, never takes itself seriously, super colorful, and creative.

Yes, absolutely, there is fun to be had, as well as many, many things to go boom, all amid an atmospheric urban jungle.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

I don't know why, but this might be my favorite comedy. The awkwardness of the characters, the need to belong, the complete unconcern about being " the other - this is the best written and acted comedy series I can think of.The first episode was...not enthralling; will this be another "make fun of the nerds" show? By the second, I was intrigued - hooked by the third. By the end of the third series, I was desperate for more.

*This review is for the disc release of season 3*I'd never heard of this series until season 3 came my way but I'm glad it did. What I found was that the series is one of the driest and funniest shows to come from British TV. The show revolves around two main characters. Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook), an agency worker with a degree in archeology that's going to waste, is married with a child, forced due to his work situation to live with his mother-in-law (Dianna Rigg). Lance Stater (Toby Jones) is a forklift truck driver and amateur musician. The two are best friends and both part of the Danebury Metal Detecting Club (DMDC). Living in Danebury near Essex the main plot of the show is what takes place in their lives and how it revolves around their hobby which is being detectorists. Now I'm not saying detectives but detectorists, someone who uses a metal detector trying to find treasure or historical items. With season three I gathered that they've were granted permission to go over the same piece of land for some time now, with little luck to date. This season finds Lance no longer living alone as his daughter Kate (Alexa Davis) has moved back in with him. She's inconsiderate of his home and life, leaving the place a mess not cleaning up after herself and uncaring of any time he wants to spend in his own home with his girlfriend Toni (Rebecca Callard). The pair could spend time together at her place except that she lives in a houseboat and the waves make Lace seasick, the focus of one episode. Andy on the other hand has found his dream job, working on a crew checking excavation sites in the hopes of discovering ancient relics. That comes crashing down around him when he discovers one, a set of tiles that excites him. Until the foreman tells him to ignore them and the next day he shows to work to find them covered over. It turns out the company he works for is more inclined to satisfy the clients who employ them by ignoring things like this to sign off that construction can continue without fear of disturbing anything.What brings the pair together is their scouting the farm in search of artifacts when time allows. Moving meticulously across the countryside they scan for anything and begin to find bits and pieces though nothing major. But that comes into question with this season as the farm has been sold and the detecting is opened with their fiercest competitor trying to home in on the farm. Worse yet is that we the viewers are shown that the pair are nearing what could be a tremendous discovery, a set of ancient coins that would not only be a major discovery but worth something as well. If it weren't for the magpies.The series was a hit and also an award winner. Why, in a world where hit shows from other countries are revamped for American audiences, this one hasn't been adapted yet is beyond me. Fortunately with the series on disc it gives those of us here a chance to watch and enjoy the adventures of this unlucky duo. But it's not just their search that offers the charm of the show. It's their entire lives from their love lives to their home situations to their odd friends in the DMDC. They each have a charm that makes you care about each of the characters here and want to know what happens next. I found myself in the throes of binge watching once I began here, unwilling to stop because I was having such a good time watching and waiting to see what would happen next. That the series only lasts 6 episodes was disturbing as I wanted to watch more.So take the risk and give this series a look. The performances by both leads is so low key and wonderful that you won't be able not to cheer them on with each methodical step they take on the farm. And you'll root for something to happen to change their fortunes. These two everymen are a welcome addition to the world of comedic television and are worthy of your time.

This is such an enjoyable series. Not overboard with pranks, bad language or innuendo. Its humor is based in human nature of the common human being. It is simple in the genius way The Detectorist brings a peaceful and contented smile that doesn't go away. My teen grandson has started to watch it with us.

Like a great wine this has improved with each season, we are now part way through season 3 and I continue to sit waiting each episode with eager anticipation, its entertainment as it used to be with every actor performing to the enth degree. Subtle humour with many enjoyable plot threads and beautiful scenery.