Still Up review: Insomniac comedy may send you to sleep

Best friends Lisa (Antonia Thomas) and Danny (Craig Roberts) have trouble sleeping. Connected by late night conversations and a shared condition, is Still Up the romcom Apple TV+ insomniacs have been waiting for?

Danny (Craig Roberts) in Still Up on (Apple TV+)

As packed with potential as the premise might be, this lightweight dramedy from creators Natalie Walker (I May Destroy You) and Steven Burge lacks direction. They might be venturing into Richard Curtis (Notting Hill) territory with the charming off-kilter chemistry of its central duo, but this series never really pulls off the balance so essential to making things work.

Trapped inside his flat by choice, Danny and Lisa rely on their smart phones or tablets to build chemistry, not only diminishing drama throughout but often making events feel forced.

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