The Inbetweeners set for flop in Saudi

August 22, 2012

The Saudi versions of Will, Neil, Jay and Simon (above) aren’t any near as funny as the originals, claim critics

RIYADH: Given teen comedy series The Inbetweeners’ huge ratings success in the UK, it was only a matter of time before a remake hit screens in Saudi Arabia.

Unfortunately, early reviews of the show, which premiered last night, have claimed that the new version isn’t a patch on the original.

“The guys just aren’t anywhere near as funny as their British counterparts,” claimed MTV KSA, which also suggested the series’ new setting in an ultra-conservative single-sex school in Riyadh might have played a part in stifling the humour.

Meanwhile, TV Quick criticised the lack of swearing. “Not once in the whole episode does the Saudi character supposed to be Jay shout c*****, m*****, spl***, gh**-gh**, xy******** or t**** ph****,” it moaned.