: Heap is a specialist in playing highly-strung professionals; his slow descent into madness as he tries to diagnose the pair is a masterclass in reactionary comedy . Weaknesses
Watch the full chaotic therapy session from the BBC's official archive to see the duo's attempt at 'acting normal': [S2E5] Just Act Normal
: The episode serves as a "two-hander" between Miranda Hart and Patricia Hodge . Their chemistry is the driving force, as they oscillate between competitive bickering and accidental bonding. : Heap is a specialist in playing highly-strung
: It peels back the layers of Miranda and Penny’s relationship, showing that while they drive each other crazy, they are remarkably similar in their social awkwardness. : It peels back the layers of Miranda
💡 : This episode is one of the few times the show moves away from the "joke-a-minute" pace to explore a more theatrical, dialogue-heavy structure .
: As is common with Miranda , the episode ends on a very abrupt note that leaves the resolution of their "stability" check somewhat hanging.