Black Books: The Complete 3rd Series (2001)

Dylan Moran may, in fact, be God

The third series of Black Books for me is by far the best of the series, winning legions of fans and winning a BAFTA to boot. Two episodes in particular, no, never mind, I lied: they're all amazing.

In an episode where Bernard and Manny write a Children's Book, I laughed so hard, I nearly ejected my spleen.
In the final episode---which is the best ending of a series I've ever seen--- Bernard comes home from a party he's been dragged to and when told that it was fun replies, "The food was cold. The drinks were few. The people were many. It was everything I expected. And less." The episode continues on to complete hysterical drunken mayhem. I kept having to pause the DVD to laugh so I wouldn't miss anything.

I so enjoyed the third series on Netflix that I've bought all three series on Amazon so I can go back and collect the nuggets of comedic gold I missed the first time around.
During uncertain times, the comedy of Dylan Moran is certainly a balm for the soul. November 15, 2008

One of the best British shows!

Black Books 3 is as deliciously funny as the first two seasons. Bernard Black, Fran and Manny are back and they're the same anti-social, insane and bumbling trio we adore from the first seasons. Dylan portrays Bernard Black; a wine-guzzling, cigarette smoking, Irishman, and he plays it so well. All of his mannerisms are hilarious and you never know what he's going to do next. He's definitely my favorite character. I only wish their seasons were longer. Each season has 6 episodes that will still keep you laughing even after you've watched them for the third or fourth time. I know some people just don't get British humor, but this show is entertaining for anyone looking for humor, wit, and a some good old fashioned physical comedy. If you've never seen it, I recommend you see it from the beginning. The first episode of the first season is one of my all-time favorites. And in this third season, my favorite episode would have to be Elephants and Hens in which Bernard and Manny have bet Fran that they can write a children's book in one night and they have another bet that Fran will have an awful time with her friends that same night. Black Books is one of my favorite shows and everyone I've played it for has loved it too. August 29, 2008

The Most Brilliant British Comedy!

I have been in love with this series for quite some time--its inane comedy is the sort of relief that so many of us wish that we could get away with in our daily lives. Bernard Black is a grumpy, sarcastic, caustic character who speaks aloud all the naughty things that the voices in the back of our heads say.
For a crazy good laugh and the release of some stress that bogs down all working people, try Black Books! June 2, 2008

wonderful!

From purchase to getting in the mail, the entire process was easy and dependable and wonderful!

The item itself is some of the funniest comedy I have seen in a long time! my daughter had season one and I just had to get season two and three. I have enjoyed it so much!

Kmulli March 11, 2008

Great stuff for the lunatic fringe

This is as funny as the first two series, although it's hard to beat Manny playing a duet inside a piano with a pair of spoons (series 2). Dylan Moran is as funny as Foster Brooks and as screwed up as Basil Fawlty. January 18, 2008

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