The fifth season of Channel 4's Peep Show came to an end recently, and by that I mean, yes, I was meaning to write this mini-review sooner. As my favourite TV comedy the thought that it's ended is obviously pretty upsetting, but the good news is that now thirty half-hour episodes in, the show is still going strong.

Once again, and inevitably they're nowhere near as good as the opening two seasons, but that these episodes can't match the standard set by the early seasons is only because of time and just how pivotal and fresh those first few episodes were. That's not marking them down in anyway, because the core idea and formula of the show, as ever, remains interestingly unique- after all, how many shows exist on TV today that are set for the most part in first-person with audible thinking of the characters? The answer's irrelevant, whatever the number, this would probably be the best example of such an idea.

Following on from Mark and Sophie's disastrous wedding that dominated and closed the entire fourth season, series five returns to the single episode narrative of previous seasons while still retaining the story arc of the previous year, this time the fallout and consequences of that very wedding. Highlights include Mark's attempts to get back into the dating game as well as the constant rivalry with co-worker Jeff Heaney. Jeremy meanwhile runs out of money, commits credit fraud and joins a cult, while collectively the two manage to get their widescreen TV stolen (and the subsequent one smashed), fall out, go to some gigs, and play a game of 'Who's The Daddy?' when Sophie becomes pregnant. As ever, those scenes and thoughts of pure cringe that dominate the episodes, are also in place. Similar to last year the real focus of the show seems to be on Mark's adventures while Jeremy once again seems to get the short straw, but as has always been the case, it's the chemistry and exchanges between the two that really make the show to begin with, and fans will be pleased to know there's plenty of comedic exchanges between the two.

Despite this, recurring characters are again, thankfully plentiful. Super Hans continues in many episodes to be Jeremy's sidekick and partner in crime, while Mark's boss Alan Johnson once again has recurring appearances. Big Suze from previous seasons is in a reduced capacity, while Nancy, once again, has disappeared entirely. In their place however there's the new character of Dobby, a character so well-materialised and crafted she seems as if she's been on the show for absolute years, and is undoubtedly one of the best things about these episodes. With luck, a return for next year will be inevitable.

Earlier this year writer and creator Jesse Armstrong announced that there was no intention to stop making the show, as a result of the characters never changing. While this is true for even this season, the continued adventures and troubles Mark and Jeremy find routinely find themselves in continue to amuse and entertain, and the prospect of more episodes of an already winning formula, is an exciting one.