In 2022, Richard Ayoade firmly closed the door, saying it felt "slightly colonial" to revisit the show. But Linehan has hinted that a one-off special remains possible. For now, the basement remains locked.
Chris Morris (yes, that Chris Morris) plays Denholm as a Steve Jobs-like megalomaniac who spouts nonsense about “business dynamics” and “the internet.” His famous suicide (“I’ve had a bit of a crisis… I’m going to jump!”) is played for laughs, but it’s a savage takedown of how CEOs treat companies as extensions of their egos—until reality hits. the it-crowd
During its initial run, was strangely overlooked by major award ceremonies. Critics accused it of relying on "nerd blackface"—exaggerating autistic traits for laughs (specifically regarding Moss). Others dismissed the laugh track. In 2022, Richard Ayoade firmly closed the door,
One might assume that a show about clunky CRT monitors, dial-up tones, and SMS texting would feel dated. Oddly, feels more prescient than ever. Chris Morris (yes, that Chris Morris) plays Denholm