Just watching ep 1 now, it seems as good as all the other series (laugh track a bit overused, i can tune it out though) and I'll say more tomorrow when I finish it. Watch it and tell me what you think
I would say all of the series are excellent, but it's 5/6 where it flounders just a little. Everything afterwards (not counting the now retconned ending) is pretty solid. The only thing is we lost Holly which is a huge loss because he really made up some of the scenes at times. Also they're using a laughter track now? It used to be filmed in front of a live studio, so if they've changed that then that isn't a good sign. Edit: Watched it now, some of the early gaffs were a little weak but I didn't notice the laughter track too much (maybe i just tune those things out these days). It was a solid episode, but the comedy really needs to be upped. Didn't make me laugh nearly as much as some of the older ones do
Dave said that most of this episode was filmed in front of a live audience - you can tell where they pause after a joke to allow people to laugh. Whilst I enjoyed it, I think it was one of the weaker Red Dwarf Episodes and not as good as some of the classics. It did have some brilliant Red Dwarf humour in it, but I also felt like it tried too hard in some area's. I also miss the low budget props and Sfx :v:, they added character
I was actually rather glad that it still does have some of that grungy 90's sheen to it on the screen. Though the scutters need to make a return.
The scutters were awesome, do love this bit from Bob the scutter (Don't know why the guards didn't notice). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DGwGWzoOCQ&feature=player_detailpage#t=499s