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Netflix has simply added a Channel 4 comedy that is hailed as a ‘masterpiece’ series, with some calling it ‘the only biggest TV show of all time’.

The hilarious sitcom Stath Lets Flats has joined the streaming giant’s huge assortment from right now (March 22).

Originally aired on Channel 4 from 2018 to 2021, the show is additionally obtainable without spending a dime on the broadcaster’s platform, and the primary two seasons have made their approach onto Disney+.

Described as: “In the unstable world of London’s property market, Stath tries to prove himself as the perfect heir to his father’s flat-letting business despite his undesirable personality and incompetence.”

The brainchild of Jamie Demetriou, who not solely created however stars because the eponymous Stath, the character debuted in a short for Channel 4’s Comedy Blaps in 2013.

Demetriou penned the series with Robert Popper, recognized for his work on hits like South Park, Friday Night Dinner, and Peep Show.

Demetriou is accompanied by his real-life sister Natasia, famed for her function in What We Do In The Shadows, enjoying his on-screen sister. Other forged members embody Katy Wix, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, and Al Roberts, stories Surrey Live.

Stath Lets Flats has garnered important acclaim, boasting a flawless 100% ranking on Rotten Tomatoes for its debut season and an spectacular general rating of 90%. It continues to be a beloved gem amongst comedy fans, who typically rewatch episodes and eagerly advocate the show to others.

Fans have taken to social media to precise their admiration for the eccentric British comedy, Stath Lets Flats. A viewer enthused: “Stath Lets Flats is a little masterpiece of British weirdness. There hasn’t been a comedy as strange as this since the original British version of The Office. And while it owes a debt to that classic, it is entirely its own universe.”

Another chimed in with reward for the show’s wit: “There are moments of classic, unmistakably British, humour. Demetriou is wholly convincing as Stath, paddling furiously under the surface as everything around him goes wrong.”

Meanwhile, one particular person discovered it difficult to encapsulate the essence of the series, remarking: “This show is nearly unexplainable except to say it starts in a real estate business and ends with a wedding. There are some truly bizarre events and the whole ‘letting out flats’ thread is slowly subsumed by rivalries, love and comical twists and turns.”

An ardent fan was full of applause, asserting: “The single greatest TV show of all time. The passion that Jamie Demetriou has for the role of Stath in which he portrays is out of this world and the quality is unreal. The show is seriously underrated and I am currently watching it for the eleventh time.”

Lastly, one fanatic revealed how the sitcom’s distinctive humour impacts them: “I have never seen a show like this. It is absolutely excellent! The style of writing has me pausing the screen just to laugh!”

Although there are no definitive plans for an additional series, Demetriou has by no means fully dismissed the concept. He reprised his function as Stath in an episode of Chicken Shop Date during the Covid lockdown in 2020, and the forged got here collectively again for a Comic Relief sketch in 2023.

Fans are additionally eagerly anticipating information about a reported US remake titled Bren Rents, which is rumoured to nonetheless be in manufacturing. Joe Mande, recognized for his appearances in Modern Family and his writing contributions to Parks and Recreation and The Good Place, is reportedly set to be the showrunner for the American model.

Stath Lets Flats is streaming on Netflix, Disney+ and Channel 4.