'British comedy god tier': Apple TV+'s 'The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin' wins hearts with its whimsical charm

'The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin' takes place in the eighteenth century and chronicles the exploits of robber Dick Turpin
PUBLISHED MAR 2, 2024
A still from 'The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin' (@Apple TV+)
A still from 'The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin' (@Apple TV+)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The latest historical drama on Apple TV+, 'The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin,' has left fans enthralled with its whimsical and chaotic premise. 

Directed by Claire Downes, Ian Jarvis, and Stuart Lane, the series is set against the backdrop of England in 1735 and follows Dick Turpin's escapades.

Fans find 'The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin' amusing

In keeping with its name, the series is ridiculously amusing while also including a whimsical plot about the escapades of robber Dick Turpin in the eighteenth century. 

Following the release of the first two episodes of the series, fans on X expressed their opinions and urged others to watch the series.

A fan shared their opinions on the same and said, "The Completely Made-up Adventures of Dick Turpin is so Funny. Must watch." Another expressed their delight with the series saying, "I’m very happy about The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin."



 



 

"Watching The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin. Definitely bringing me the old Boosh vibes. Just needs needs Howard Moon," posted another fan.



 

One viewer characterized the first episode as 'cinematic,' and said "@noelfielding11 Watched the first episode of The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin. A cinematic tour de farce! I loved it."



 

"The cast of The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin is British comedy god tier," said another fan while applauding the cast of the comedy-drama.



 

A fan voiced their opinions on the show's comedy and said, "I'm a big fan of sitcoms - my main rule is they make me laugh - the com is greater than the sit I The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin!"



 

Lauding the opening theme of the series, an fan remarked, "Loving tThe Completely Made-up Adventures of Dick Turpin with @noelfielding11 looking forward to episode 3. Also the opening theme and music is awesome."



 

"Watched the 1st two episodes of The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin. Brilliant stuff. Full on Fielding whimsy. Looking forward to the rest," wrote another fan.



 

Another admirer praised the series as brilliant and shared, "Omg I just watched the first episode of The Completely Made-up Adventures of Dick Turpin featuring @noelfielding11

and @gillinghamjoe and it is bloody brilliant. Soon funny."



 

What is the plot of 'The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin?' 

The show's premise explores the exploits of highwayman Dick Turpin (Noel Fielding), detailing a few of his supposed adventures in each episode.

The show is based on the story of real-life thief Turpin and his largely rumored, seemingly irrational encounters that gained notoriety after his death.

The series will explore Turpin's various criminal activities as well as his involvement in the Essex gang.

'The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin,' episode 1 & 2, are streaming on Apple TV+

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