June 27th 2024.
ITV viewers are buzzing with opinions about the latest series, Douglas is Cancelled. The four-part drama, created by Steven Moffat, has caused quite the stir among its audience.
Starring Hugh Bonneville as the esteemed news anchor Douglas Bellowes, the show follows his character as he co-hosts the fictional program Live at Six with Madeline Crow, played by Karen Gillan. But things take a turn when an anonymous social media account claims to have overheard Douglas making a sexist joke at a wedding. This sets off a media frenzy, and Douglas and those around him must navigate the fallout.
In one scene, Douglas is reminded by his producer, Toby, that in order to avoid scandal, he must maintain a "balanced, boring, and bland" persona. However, some viewers have found the show itself to be quite dull and uninteresting, with some even saying they won't be watching past the first episode.
One viewer posted on X, "I endured 30 minutes of Douglas is Cancelled and I can't take it anymore! The only thing that needs to be cancelled is this show. The constant back-and-forth banter without any substance is infuriating." Others shared similar sentiments, saying they were disappointed and had even cancelled their plans to watch the show.
But not everyone felt the same way. One person who watched the entire series praised it, saying, "I watched all of Douglas is Cancelled on ITVX earlier today and I was pleased with what I saw. Hugh Bonneville and Karen Gillan have great on-screen chemistry, and the show is incredibly well cast and written by Steven Moffat."
Their opinion was echoed by many others, with some calling it "Moffat at his best" and others saying they "laughed out loud" while watching. However, not everyone was impressed, with some feeling that the show was lacking something. One viewer commented, "I love Stephen Moffat, but I'm bored. Is this supposed to be a play? Why hasn't someone killed off the annoying Claudia? Do I even care about the sexist joke? Maybe if this had been made ten years ago... But I only made it halfway through episode 2, it might get better."
Despite the mixed reviews, some viewers are still giving the show a chance. One person said it seemed "promising," while another admitted they were only watching for Hugh Bonneville. And for some, the show has become a favorite, with one fan declaring it their "favorite series since Mr. Bates vs. The Post Office."
Douglas is Cancelled also features a talented cast, including Alex Kingston as Douglas' wife Sheila, Simon Russell Beale as his agent Bentley, Ben Miles as producer Toby Patterson, and Nick Mohammed as comedy writer Morgan. It is currently streaming on ITVX.
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