Comparisons were made by critics to the successful American comedy Curb Your Enthusiasm, and positive comments were made about Lead Balloon's characters, particularly Anna Crilly's Magda, the Eastern European housekeeper.
Reviewers drew parallels between Lead Balloon and the successful American sitcom Curb Your Enthusiasm, highlighting the positive reception of the show's characters, especially Anna Crilly's portrayal of Magda, the Eastern European housekeeper.