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TV Star's Career Crumbles Over Sexist Joke
23 Feb
Summary
- Douglas Bellowes faces career jeopardy after a sexist comment leaked online.
- The witty drama explores cancel culture and workplace power dynamics.
- The series boasts a 78% Rotten Tomatoes rating and a star-studded cast.
Douglas Bellowes, a celebrated current affairs anchor, faces professional ruin when a sexist comment made at a private wedding goes viral.
The four-episode series, which first aired on ITV, scrutinizes the impact of social media-driven "cancel culture" on public figures. It delves into workplace power dynamics, with Bellowes increasingly reliant on his younger co-anchor, Madeline.
Written by BAFTA-winner Steven Moffat, known for Sherlock, the drama received a 78% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite praise from viewers for its acting and satisfying conclusion, critics offered mixed reviews, with some finding the narrative too simplistic.
The series, praised for its "stylish crafting," is available for streaming on Disney+ and ITVX, prompting discussions on ambiguity and moral binaries in contemporary discourse.
