ITV Douglas is Cancelled fans blast 'uncomfortable' and 'horrific' scenes in new cancel culture drama
The Douglas Is Cancelled scene left ITV viewers feeling 'uncomfortable'
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ITV viewers were left divided by the latest instalment of comedy-drama, Douglas is Cancelled.
The third episode left many fans "uncomfortable" and "horrified" as the series centred on newsreader Douglas (played by Hugh Bonneville) and co-star Madeline (Karen Gillan) aired a dramatic twist.
We're not supposed to have favourites... but Episode 3 of Douglas Is Cancelled is one of the most tense, uncomfortable and brilliant pieces of telly you'll watch.
— ITV (@ITV) July 11, 2024
Don't just take it from us, tune in from 9pm tonight on ITV1 or stream now on @ITVX.#DouglasIsCancelled pic.twitter.com/FIPpaAdQCi
The latest instalment was deemed "creepy" as a flashback showed Madeline's first interview for the news channel she works at alongside Douglas was shown.
Producer Toby (Ben Miles) was interviewing her in a hotel room but things soon took a dark turn. Tony kept offering Madeline an alcoholic drink before undressing in front of her.
Madeline grew uncomfortable as Toby's inappropriate behaviour continued, with the character clearly trying to get out of the situation.
The hard-to-watch scene left many feeling "uncomfortable" and it didn't take long for viewers to share their opinions.
The 'creepy' Douglas Is Cancelled character Toby got viewers talking
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Taking to X, many expressed their discomfort over the scene, with one person writing: "#douglasiscancelled This is so creepy," along with an angry emoji.
"Just what I was thinking. Very insistent that Madeline had a drink. Creepy and predatory #DouglasIsCancelled," another added.
"The most horrific watch! Poor Madeline! #douglasiscancelled," a third commented.
Others admitted they had tuned out, with one stating: "#DouglasIsCancelled watched at the beginning for about 10/15 mins found it to be soo boring."
Spotted: Hugh Bonneville, Ben Miles, Karen Gillan and Alex Kingston on the set of Douglas Is Cancelled 📷 The drama continues tonight at 9pm on ITV1 #DouglasIsCancelled pic.twitter.com/SfoSQsN9Zf
— ITV (@ITV) July 4, 2024
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Douglas is Cancelled viewers struggled to watch the 'creepy' scene
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"Constantly saying you're a feminist makes you less and less a feminist. This is so uncomfortable to watch. We're literally watching her debate whether or not to give into this vile monster #douglasiscancelled," another penned.
However, others applauded the powerful episode, with one adding: "Thinking about #DouglasIsCancelled again.
"I need more people to watch it so we can discuss, especially the 3rd and 4th episodes. Masterful storytelling and acting there."
While another praised: "#DouglasIsCancelled just wow @karengillan blew me away. no spoilers just watch it. congratulations @SWmoff and everyone involved #HughBonneville #AlexKingston #BenMiles #MadeleinePower outstanding," another remarked. (sic)