Fresh Meat Season 4

Right now you can watch Fresh Meat Season 4 on and — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Zawe Ashton's performance alone is worth the time investment. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Fresh Meat Season 4 is worth clearing space for. Fresh Meat Season 4 does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. The end of uni life draws near, and when JP’s brother pays an unexpected visit, it’s a wakeup call for all the housemates. JP is told it’s time to knuckle down as there’s a job waiting for him in the city. But is he made of the right stuff? Zawe Ashton and Charlotte Ritchie lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2016. What keeps Fresh Meat Season 4 from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Fresh Meat Season 4 respects your intelligence. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Zawe Ashton's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.