Absolutely fantastic and hilarious. Brilliant show.......apart from the three part special (series 9) (via TV Blaze for WP)

Red Dwarf is one of those rare sci-fi comedies that not only found its own voice early on but managed to carve out a lasting legacy in British television. Part sitcom, part space opera, part existential farce, it’s a genre-bending, low-budget marvel that somehow still feels fresh even after decades. The concept is wonderfully absurd: the last human being alive is stuck on a mining ship three million years into deep space, surrounded by a hologram of his dead bunkmate, a humanoid creature evolved from a cat, and an obsessive, cleaning-obsessed android. It shouldn't work—but it absolutely does. The early seasons are tight, hilarious, and full of sharp writing and well-timed absurdity. There’s a distinctly British flavor to the humor—dry, sarcastic, and unafraid to poke fun at both high-concept science fiction and the dull grind of working-class life. Lister, Rimmer, Cat, and Kryten form a dysfunctional but oddly lovable crew, each bringing a completely different energy to the group dynamic. Chris Barrie’s portrayal of Rimmer is especially brilliant—equal parts annoying, tragic, and hilarious. As the show evolved, it dipped in quality here and there. Some of the later seasons lose the rhythm that made the earlier episodes so strong, either leaning too hard into overly dramatic arcs or drifting away from the character-driven humor that grounded the series. There are definitely a few seasons that are skippable, or at least forgettable, but even in its weaker moments, Red Dwarf still has that unmistakable charm. Despite its uneven run, the majority of the series is excellent—funny, clever, and weirdly poignant at times. It’s a testament to how strong the core premise and cast chemistry are that Red Dwarf is still being talked about, quoted, and revisited today. An essential piece of British sci-fi TV. 9/10.

why does it say that the first 8 series premiered on Dave? it didn't, the channel wasn't even around back then

I have seen the first eight series multiple times. Why haven't I seen all of it? The short answer is I grew out of it. The longer answer is that it was basically my favourite TV comedy for much of my teens but as I got older the writing appeared to get worse. I had every series on VHS but the last few in particular seemed weaker. Maybe I was just getting older. When it was revived I just couldn’t bring myself to watch.

Best show ever. What else to say.