BBC viewers floored by ‘excellent’ new comedy as they say ‘it’s been a while’-Ruth Lawes-Entertainment – Metro

We Might Regret This has been a hit with viewers (Picture: BBC/Roughcut/Chrissa Giann)

BBC viewers have finally landed on their next binge watch after complaining the TV landscape lacked enticing shows.

After premiering on BBC Two and iPlayer last night, fans have been devouring the comedy-drama We Might Regret This, which challenges prejudices towards disability, hailing it as ‘refreshing.’

The six-parter follows Freya (Kyla Harris), a 30-something Canadian artist and tetraplegic, as she settles into London life with new boyfriend Abe (Darren Boyd), a 50-something straight-laced lawyer.

On X, We Might Regret This went down a storm with viewers with TV critic Scott Bryan remarking ‘god it’s good’.

Agreeing. @Legaliz39134622 replied: ‘Yeah. And it’s been a while.’

Echoing their sentiment, @artofpolis said: You have no idea how long I waited for a story like that. Jessie Mei Li promoting the new series she’s in #WeMightRegretThis with disability representation and romance.’

The series aims to challenge stereotypes about disability (Picture: BBC/Roughcut/Chrissa Giann)

@GillLoomesQuinn added: ‘This bit got me right in the funny bone. So refreshingly novel to see my “world” reflected in comedy. Great job all involved.’

Co-creator and lead actor Kyla previously spoke about the importance of disability representation on screen, which she said erroneously centers on ‘tragedy or inspiration.’

She said: ‘So much of what we see on screen about disability is made by non-disabled people, they’re often stories of tragedy or inspiration and really shape how people view disability – both for non-disabled people and how disabled people internalise stories about themselves.

‘As disabled people are the most underrepresented group in front of and behind the screen, we really want to contribute to changing how people currently define disability and the disabled experience.’ 

The BBC’s synopsis reads: ‘Centring around a new relationship, an impending blended family and an intense female friendship, the series follows Freya (Kyla Harris) a 30-something Canadian artist and tetraplegic.

‘She’s moved to London for Abe (Darren Boyd), a 50-something straight-laced lawyer who thinks he’s the old dog that can learn new tricks.

‘Freya and Abe’s relationship is a high-speed romance which sees Abe inviting Freya to move into his house before she’s even seen upstairs.

We Might Regret This has been hailed by viewers as ‘so good’ (Picture: BBC/Roughcut/Chrissa Giann)

Because of Freya’s disability, living together also includes personal assistants (PAs), who are always there – a third person in earshot for every romantic moment and domestic screaming match.

‘After failing to find the right person for this more than intimate role, Freya invites chaotic and impulsive best friend Jo (Elena Saurel) to take the job. What could go wrong?’

The series also features Sally Phillips (plays Jane) and Ed Bluemel (plays Levi). 

We Might Regret This is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.

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