Thick as Thieves

The two malingering men confront their worst nightmare when Annie becomes fed up with both of them. Abandoned to their own devices, they demonstrate that, while they cannot construct a home, they are adept at tearing it down in their own chaotic way.

is a single‑episode programme that falls under the broader genre of episodic television. It is presented as a self‑contained story rather than a series, and its title suggests a focus on the relationships that shape the lives of two central characters. The format is straightforward, offering viewers a concise narrative within the allotted runtime of an episode. The core of the episode centres on two men who habitually avoid responsibility – they are described as “malingering.” Their complacency is shattered when Annie, a figure tied to both of them, suddenly becomes fed up with their behaviour. This development forces the pair into what the script calls their “worst nightmare,” as they must now confront the consequences of their inaction. Left to manage on their own, the men quickly discover that they are far more competent at destroying a household than at maintaining one. The story shows them attempting, and failing, to keep a home intact, only to excel at breaking it apart. Their attempts at domestic stability are repeatedly undermined by their own inability to cooperate or to take constructive action. Ultimately, the episode underscores the stark contrast between the men’s capacity to dismantle a living space and their utter lack of skill in building or preserving it. By the end, it becomes clear that their relationship with Annie and the house serves as a mirror for their deeper inability to create anything lasting, leaving the audience with a vivid illustration of how neglect can erode even the most basic foundations.