Bob Mortimer’s “Last One Laughing” Season 2 Earns “Golden” Reviews
Bob Mortimer returns to defend his crown as early reviews arrive for Last One Laughing season two. Critics are responding with strong praise.
Cast and format
The second series locks ten comedians in a single room for six hours. They face a simple rule: do not laugh.
- Bob Mortimer
- David Mitchell
- Mel Giedroyc
- Alan Carr
- Romesh Ranganathan
- Amy Gledhill
- Maisie Adam
- Gbemisola Ikumelo
- Sam Campbell
- Diane Morgan
Jimmy Carr hosts from a separate room. Roisin Conaty joins him as co-host and observer.
Early critical response
Metro lauded the new run, branding it “golden”. The same outlet called the casting “stacked”.
The Guardian also praised the opening instalments. It highlighted numerous standout moments across the first episodes.
Praise for Mortimer and performances
Mortimer returns as the man to beat after winning season one. The Guardian dubbed him an “absurdist Gatling gun”.
Reviewers noted his trademark “safety face” tactic. That grimace often caused nearby contestants to break.
Memorable set pieces
Alan Carr provided a physical comic peak. He inhaled helium from a balloon hidden under his shirt.
He later joked that he “actually sounds butcher”. Romesh responded by singing Kuch Kuch Hota Hai into Carr’s ear.
Sam Campbell emerged as a surprise dark horse. Reviewers praised his unpredictable and outlandish remarks.
Where and when to watch
Episodes one to three arrive on Prime Video on 19 March. Episodes four and five follow on 26 March.
The finale is set for 2 April. The series is exclusive to Prime Video in this territory.
Filmogaz.com will continue coverage as the series unfolds and more reviews appear. Bob Mortimer, Last One Laughing, season two and the wave of golden reviews remain the trending topics this week.
