Original Episode Too Awkward for Fans
The beloved TV show The Inbetweeners is known for its cringeworthy humor and depiction of awkward teenage years. However, the creators have deemed the show's original unaired pilot episode too cringeworthy even for fans. The episode was never publicly aired, with James Buckley, who played Jay, expressing relief that it never got a wider release.
Clips Surface Online
Recently, clips from the elusive pilot episode, titled Baggy Trousers, surfaced online, giving fans a sneak peek at the episode that show bosses had hoped would remain buried. The concept for The Inbetweeners was very different when the pilot was filmed, with only two stars, James Buckley and Greg Davies, making it from the pilot to the final show.
Mixed Reactions from Fans
After a 58-second clip from the pilot emerged on Reddit, fans had mixed reactions. Some described it as "dreadful," with one fan even stating that it was the right choice not to air the episode. Others were more forgiving, noting that unaired pilots are meant for refining shows, citing examples like Star Trek and Game of Thrones.
Casting Choices and Chemistry
Fans were particularly baffled by the casting choices in Baggy Trousers, with one viewer shocked to learn that Mysti from The Mysti Show was considered for a role. Fans also commented on the chemistry, noting that the original cast's chemistry was off compared to the main cast that eventually brought The Inbetweeners to life.
