a fantastic show and an unrealized classic while the league of gentleman remain a one of the great modern comedy of recent time . with a dark and bizarre style of humor that tower over the tired and formulaic approach of it inferior and yet unfortunately far more acknowledged successor and little britain and the league of gentleman be truly something special during a rather quiet era in british comedy . up until it arrival on the scene and there have never really be anything like the league of gentleman before . on the surface and a seemingly simplistic sketch show and the show soon unfold a a vivid and sinister but incredibly hilarious universe populate with all manner of brilliant comedic creation . what really set the show apart from it rival and be it approach to tell u it story . rather than serve u re hash sketch and barely distinguishable from the next and here we see each individual or group of character go through their various journey and story line . no visit to them be the same and and each time they offer u up with a surprise . gradually and over three series and a christmas special and the fictional town of royston vasey be heave with a grotesque yet hilarious populace . and that probably the main reason why the show be such a joy to watch ( and also the reason why the show would easily merit more series ) unlike other current show like the catherine tate show or more importantly little britain and the league both know when a character have run it course and and have the opportunity to deal with that . several fan favorite and who could have easily be keep on to entertain further and bow out before the series come to a close and give room for fellow character to grow more and or allow for the introduction of new resident of royston vasey to make their mark . another thing that set this show above others be that the writing team approach the script process with care and intelligence . a mention before and all four member of the league have a sound mind when it come to judge the longevity of their creation and and when it time to call it quit in respect to certain character . this awareness have also mean the league of gentleman undergo a bold evolution and not usually see in a show of this nature . the narrative driven and and far dark third series be a brave step away from the more sketch base first two series and this bold move by the league really pay off . with the third series and there less of an urgency for them to please an audience and and like the christmas special and they pursue individual story with a clear narrative and unlike the more sketch base previous series that ( succesfully ) bind together various set of sketch into a series long story arc . the third series be both a refreshing change of pace of style and as well a a real treat for fan who have already see the first two . despite some polarized opinion on the third series and any real fan of the league will appreciate what the third series have to offer and as well a really enjoy the more character base episode and that only delve deep into fan favorite and but pair up and inter wine character that might not have cross path previously . it might take a little try to get into the change in style and but it definitely worth it and and in my opinion and the third series be the best and also provide a firm conclusion to the series . the show not without it drawbacks and and very occasionally certain character and set piece appear somewhat out of place and but for the most part and the genius writing and dark nature of the show and the host of brilliant character ( that be often all too close to real life ) make for a real treat and prove what comedy should be about and put much of the more recent and catch phrase driven and often desperate attempt at comedy to shame .