Absolutely Fabulous (TV Series) ISO Tank (1992) User Reviews

Looks like a Robin Reliant.

[Sleepin_Dragon · 9/10 · 12 December 2019]

If the show isn't surreal enough already, then things take an almighty turn for the crazy here. Edina and Patsy are relaxing in an Isolation tank, and soon end up in a whole new world.

This is one of the funniest, everything is on point as you'd expect, but there are some achingly funny moments, Saffy's presentation being the highlight, where a group of Romanian babies arrive, and Edina tries hard to listen to her daughter's serious speech. Bubble is hilarious.

We get a young Naoko Mori, who would return, and a young James Lance, terrific casting.

Another great episode from the first season!

[onnanob2 · 9/10 · 6 April 2007]

"Iso Tank" has Eddy experimenting with the therapeutic benefits of an isolation tank. While not in the tank, Eddy and Patsy disrupt Saffy's work on a DNA project. Saffy and her schoolmates are getting ready for the DNA presentation for her school's open day, and she makes it clear that her mother is not welcome to come. Eddy threatens to adopt a Romanian baby if she can't come, and asks Bubble to arrange for an adoption. Bubble had been sent to an occupational hypnotist, and her character is professional, organized, and responsible in this episode. Edina, Patsy, and Mrs. M. attend the DNA presentation, which gets slightly disrupted when Patsy has a snogging session with the school's dean. The entire presentation comes to a halt when the Romanian babies begin to arrive. This episode has a twist ending. "Iso Tank" introduces Saffy's friend, Sarah, who will later be known to Eddy as "Titicaca." Melanie Jessop plays a huffy secretary, and would later return in "Small Opening" as a policewoman. In this episode Eddy reminds the school's dean, a former schoolmate of hers, that her name is Edwina. It is not exactly known when Eddy changed her name from Edwina to Edina.

Very good episode

[snoozejonc · 8/10 · 20 March 2021]

Edina tries out an isolation tank.

I enjoyed this episode for the dialogue, character moments, absurdity and performances of the main cast.

The plot is quite absurd but in a funny way with the final reveal turning out to be a pretty good joke. There are a number of great situations that produce the humour such as Patsy and Eddie trying to interact with Saffron's friend and pretty much everything that happens in the school.

As ever the banter between the characters is strong throughout and the reverse mother/daughter relationship of the Eddie and Saffron has some hilarious moments. The satire is great with references to celebrity fads like isolation tanks and the adoption of Romanian children.

The main stars give great performances as always but some of the guest actors such as the young James Lance are a bit poor.