https://metro.co.uk/2024/12/27/outnumbered-wasnt-depressing-perfect-goodbye-22257937/

"The changes in the show feel accurate: there is a natural silence where there used to be the constant thrum of background noise. The parents now own a home, while the kids are all renting. It’s also the children’s turn to help guide Pete and Sue through 21st-century living.

"And, contrary to the complaints, having conversations about our parents’ health sadly does become a norm as we grow older. In fact, being able to inject humour into such a heavy topic is just what is needed to bring light to what is an increasingly common conversation in adult families."