Yass King – As this episode of Colin From Accounts begins, Colin waits outside while Ashley (Harriet Dyer) and Gordon (Patrick Brammall) go into a story. They talk about Kaylen and Brayden. They buy gifts for them and Gordon’s mom. At the register, Gordon asks for a Powerball ticket. As they leave, Ashley laughs at the name of the newsagent, Yass. Gordon reveals he’s going to try to get money from his dad for the brewery. They’re greeted by Heavy (Justin Rosniak) and Dawn (Lynne Porteous). Gordon’s dad, Brian Crapp (John Howard), asks if he’s broke again. Gordon asks Pop (Graham Robertson) to show them his big letter.

Pop got rid of the letter from the king because it’s not his king. Katie (Celeste Barber) joins them. While the men watch the game, Dawn drags Ashley to the women’s room. Dawn says her boys usually go for busty girls. She has a reduction, but they were huge when the boys were little. Dawn goes looking for a picture while the boys fight. Ashley and Katie talk about being a mom and a dog mom. Brian wants another beer and he thinks Ashley should get it. Ashley eventually relents and gets it. Brian tells Gordon that he’s not giving him any money. Gordon claims he was just making conversation. Ashley sneaks to the bathroom where she messages Megan (Emma Harvie). She’s shocked to find Jailyn (Arwen Tonta) sitting in the bathtub next to her. Jailyn refuses to leave while Ashley uses the bathroom.

Gordon barges in to check on Ashley. He promises she’s doing great. Once Ashley returns, she tells everyone about Colin and his back legs. Brian says he would’ve shot it in his day. He believes they’re lefties trying to save everything. Brian and Ashley argue about the difference between pork and dogs. Gordon tries to change the subject. He tells his dad about Ashley’s career. Brian suggests Ashley can bankroll Gordon instead of him. Brian mentions seeing her nipple Ashley decides to go for another drink and finds Dawn and Katie talking about her. Dawn thinks Gordon needs a strong woman to keep him focused. They soon learn that Ashley used to do therapy. Ashley learns that Brian takes a lot of medication. She takes a photo of it for her work group chat because it’s funny. Dawn says it’s rude and asks her to delete it.

Katie makes sure she has. Brian Crapp (John Howard) insists on watching football during dinner. Gordon urges him to turn it off. Brian initially refuses because he bet A$50 on the game but eventually relents to muting it. Ashley asks about their Sydney trip. Gordon says it was good but short. Kate looks at Heavy who told her they were in Sydney for five days. Heavy gives Gordon that look. Gordon quickly recants his previous statement. Ashley asks about Vegas. Heavy suggests they go to Vegas the next time before getting Ashley involved in his deception. Ashley offers to help Brian organize his pillbox. Brian assures her that he has it under control but cannot remember which pill he takes in the morning. He brags about his doctor, Keith Moorley. Heavy asks if Moorley is a child diddler. Brian says he has Moorley confused with his former dentist, Kenneth Murray. Katie curses Heavy for chewing with his mouth open. Dawn tells Ashley that she met Brian at her 21^st birthday party. Brian asks Gordon if he plans to marry Ashley. Dawn accuses Ashley of eyeing her engagement ring. Ashley denies the allegation but assures them it is nice.

Brian tells them that he put Colin outside. Realizing Colin doesn’t have his wheelchair, Ashley and Gordon stand up. Raising his voice, Brian orders them to sit down before going on a tirade about Colin who should have died already. Ashley apologizes and leaves to find Colin. Heavy, Brian, and Katie mock Colin. Gordon leaves. While looking for Colin, Dawn urges Ashley to not abort Gordon’s baby and promises to raise it. Brian and Heavy joke about Colin getting bit by a snake. Gordon confronts Brian about his mistreatment of Ashley. Dawn asks Ashley if she thinks flu shots is connected to homosexuality. Ashley says Brayden liking boys probably has nothing to do with Katie taking a flu shot when she was pregnant. Brian collapses to the ground.

Ashley believes Brian is experiencing heart failure. She tells Katie to get some aspirin. Heavy calls for an ambulance. At Yass Hospital, Dr. Walker (Tade Adepoyibi) tells Brian they can talk about a pacemaker although the medications are working well for the moment. He should be okay to go home as long as he doesn’t do anything rigorous. Brian thanks Ashley. Outside, Gordon thanks Ashley for helping with his dad. Ashley admits his dad was an a-hole to her the entire time and the others were as well. Gordon could’ve helped her out a bit more. Ashley asks him about gambling again. Gordon claims it’s something he does with his brother. Ashley didn’t like Gordon being like them. He asks if she’s like Lynelle. Ashley doesn’t think Lynelle and Brian are the same.

She upsets Gordon by calling his dad a f**kwit. When they go back inside, they find that Gordon has had a medical emergency. It appears he has died.

 

Colin From Accounts Review

This series of Colin From Accounts has become something entirely different considering how little the title character is in the show anymore. Nevertheless, there is potential for the series when it takes the story seriously. It really needs to decide whether it wants to be a comedy or a serious drama because trying to juggle these genres isn’t working at the moment.

Based on the possible death of Brian, it feels like the series could excel as something serious even if that was not the initial intention. After all, it’s clear to see that the humor rarely hits the target anymore. In fact, it’s a bit more annoying and inauthentic than anything else.

The humor sometimes has a point, but it rarely delivers that point effectively and instead comes off as juvenile. Even then, it’s very rare to find anything here that’s genuinely humorous. This isn’t what it set out to be and that may not sit right with viewers looking for a comedy romance revolving around a disabled dog.

Since around the end of last season, the series has pushed Colin to the back while the charm has completely disappeared. What we’re left with is not pleasant to say the least. In particular, this episode was hideously written with an over-the-top father figure in a dysfunctional family. Was this meant to be a humorous episode?

Sadly, the series has strayed too far from what it was meant to be. The characters are either belligerent or they’re just over-the-top idiotic. There’s no more charm or humor here and there’s very little Colin.

There’s no goal and no purpose besides putting Gordon and Ashley in one outlandish dilemma after another. Instead, we’re left with a nasty episode and a series that has already become empty after just one successful season.

If losing brain cells is the goal, have at it. Otherwise, time is too precious to waste on such drivel. The episode scores a 2 out of 10. Recaps of Colin from Accounts can be found on Reel Mockery here. Join our newly established forum to see what others are saying. Support our site by donating. Learn about our advertising prices here.