June 28th 2024.
Hugh Bonneville stars in a new drama series called "Douglas is Cancelled" that tackles a hot topic in today's society: cancel culture. The show centers around the beloved news anchor, Douglas, whose career is at risk when an old sexist joke of his resurfaces online. Along with his producer, Toby, Douglas tries to contain the scandal and control the narrative by projecting a bland and balanced public image. However, the show itself has divided viewers, with some finding the jokes and characters unrealistic and others praising its portrayal of a fractured society.
As Lee Graham tweeted, "I had high hopes for #DouglasIsCancelled but it's terrible. I'm not sure Stephen Moffat and primetime ITV is a sensible combination. The dialogue is unnatural, and it's full of generational clichés and lame gags. I'm sorry but for me, Douglas Is Cancelled is... erm, cancelled." Others, like Gallagher and Nic Perrins, also expressed their disappointment with the show's writing and acting.
However, there are also viewers who appreciate the show's bold take on cancel culture. Mountain tweeted, "People not enjoying #DouglasIsCancelled appear to be precisely the people it's satirising." And Agnes Imrie added, "Saw this trending #DouglasIsCancelled and gleefully thought it meant the sleazy Tory fraudster & hopeless football referee #DouglasRoss. Soon hopefully... soon."
Some viewers, like Zoe Jacobs, were blown away by the show's realism and powerful ending. She wrote, "Just binge watched all of #DouglasIsCancelled. Suckerpunch ending is really something. And @karengillan is vulnerable and powerful in the same instant, exactly as so many women are. We balance on a knife edge. Extraordinary telly, a mix of nuance and comedy and tension."
Others, like Sharpeleven, suggested that the show's critics on Twitter may have a personal connection to the topic being satirized. Karen Gillan, who plays Douglas' co-anchor Madeline, has also spoken about the importance of telling stories like this, which touch on themes such as the female experience in the workplace and abuse of power.
For those interested in watching the show, the first episode aired on ITV and ITVX at 9pm last night, with the remaining three episodes airing weekly on Thursdays at the same time. The entire series is also available to stream on ITVX for those who can't wait to watch it on TV. So, whether you're a fan or a critic, "Douglas is Cancelled" is definitely a show that has people talking.
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