Hullraisers: A Good British Comedy?

Hullraisers is a funny British Comedy about 3 women friends. Life throws different challenges at these young friends, who respond comically to all kinds of situations. Besides, this sitcom is set in Hull (UK), hence the title ‘Hullraisers’, which sounds very similar to the word ‘Hellraiser’.

And one might find quite a few similarities between Hullraisers and Hellraisers in this show. This UK sitcom is adapted from the Haverot (2013/Israeli) series.

You Can Find The Similarities Between The Hullraisers & Hellraisers?

Hellraiser: a person who causes trouble by behaving loudly and often violently, especially when they have drunk too much alcohol.

Series Review [Spoiler-Free]: “Hullraisers” (Season 1/2022 & Season 2/2023) English

The introduction

Living in the city of Hull these three young women Toni, Paula and Rana are the beating hearts of the ‘Hullraisers’ show. Their chaotic lifestyle choices create lots of humour in it.

However, they are not alone. Their family members, friends and even acquaintances contribute and add positively to the fun elements of it. It raises quite a few pertinent issues.

But, what sets it apart is the strong female bond that we see among Toni, Paula, Rana and other women characters.

Even the males in their circle are understanding and supportive.

Synopsis

Following the ups and downs of life, friendship, and family for three women living in Hull: self-described actress Toni (Leah Brotherhead), her sister Paula (Sinead Matthews) and best friend Rana (Taj Atwal).

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Lead characters

Toni is living with her partner Craig and a young girl child Grace. But she does not want to get married. In her mind, she still believes that she can relive her youthful years. She longs for her young carefree days of the past. It was her dream to become a successful actress.

Now, all she wants is to run away and go out clubbing. She wishes to escape.

Her elder sister Paula is happily married homemaker to husband Dane (Rana’s brother), yet they long for the good old days, too. They have a teenage daughter Ashley and a kid Jake.

Rana is the youngest of the three friends and is unmarried. She is a policewoman. However, she is not at all in a hurry to get married and settle down, any time soon.

The mixed family of British and Indian (Asian) characters in this show is a novelty. These feisty and confident women are as funny as Hell, or should we say as funny as Hull.

What’s good?

We liked many of its jokes in the first season. But, then its second season got even better with its array of subtle humourous jokes. A bunch of its jokes were hilarious. In addition, some of the real-life situations like raising kids, PTA meets, teenage pregnancy, friends with benefits, dreams, aspirations, realities, marriage, pregnancy, miscarriage, menopause, etc. are touched upon. Kudos to the three leading actresses Leah Brotherhead (Toni), Sinead Matthews (Paula) and Taj Atwal (Rana). They have done fabulous acts in the show and other actors in its ensemble cast. We loved their acting in this comical show.

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The conclusion

Life is all about making the right choices, and this is exactly what we all strive to do in our lives. So, all three of them, Toni, Paula, and Rana, grew as people.

And most likely all of them will make the right choice, baby. In case, we get to see its season three in the coming year.

Meanwhile, each of its twelve episodes is less than 25 minutes long, so maybe one can watch this sitcom in one sitting. This is exactly what we did. And we enjoyed every minute of the Hullraisers, who are actually Hellraisers, really.

Its finale in season two left us smiling and happy. We loved this British comedy show.

Key Details

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Also, you can check out the YouTube video clip - Taking BANTER Too Far In The Police Force! | Hullraisers | Channel 4 Comedy.

Lastly, also read the FM Review of The Cleaner (Season 3/UK/2024) Series in our Focus Magazine. 

Featured Image and Poster of the Hullraisers Series | Pics. Credit: Channel 4.