After watching series 7, I was quite optimistic that the writers had fresh ideas and that Still Game was back on track. This series was a little bit disappointing for me. Felt like they were clutching at straws with some of the storylines. One of the episodes called South Africa borrowed a set of jokes from their on stage show prior to the characters getting their own show which is fine for new viewers but for those who have seen it before it kind of confirmed lack of new ideas. Still funny but was hoping for a lot more from this series.
Still Game is the gift that keeps on giving. The quality of the script, delivery and characterisation is in my opinion outstanding. I have seen the first 7 series at least twice and it never fails to make me laugh.
The fact that original cast are still contributing to the series says a lot to me.
I hope that this isn't the final series, a Christmas special maybe? Lets hope.
Gareth