[s6e1] Life's A Pitch -

Critics and fans generally praised this episode for successfully reviving the series after a 13-year hiatus.

: The episode moves at a brisk pace, successfully reintroducing five major characters and their current life struggles (mid-life crises, financial instability, and parenting) without feeling cluttered. [S6E1] Life's a Pitch

: The episode is anchored by Adam's relationship with his teenage son, Matthew. Reviewers noted that the chemistry between James Nesbitt (Adam) and Ceallach Spellman (Matthew) felt authentic, capturing the awkward friction of a father trying too hard to bond with a son who barely knows him. Critics and fans generally praised this episode for

The episode marks a major turning point for Adam Williams, who returns to Manchester after living abroad in Singapore. The "pitch" in the title refers to both Adam’s professional life—where he is attempting to land a high-stakes business deal—and the emotional "pitches" the characters make to one another as they attempt to reconcile and move forward after years apart. Proper Review Reviewers noted that the chemistry between James Nesbitt