BBC viewers are saying the same thing minutes into new drama ‘Mr. Loverman” | Television & Radio | Showbiz and television

The viewers of “Mr. Loverman” praised the powerful and emotional drama series just minutes into the first episode on Monday.

The new drama, an adaptation of Bernardine Evaristo’s book “Mr. Loverman”, broadcast on BBC One in a double performance of the first and second episodes.

The new show follows Barrington Jedidiah Walker (Lennie James), a 74-year-old exuberant Hackney socialite born in Antigua, and his 50-year-old wife Carmel Walker (Sharon D. Clarke), who senses Barry is cheating on her has with other women.

However, she has no idea that he is embarking on a secret, passionate affair with his best friend and soul mate Morris (Ariyon Bakare). Barry now faces the final chapter of his life and must make big decisions that will force his entire family to question their future.

Viewers were quick to praise the new drama series and many also expressed their love for the book, which was released in 2013.

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Another account wrote: “What a beautiful piece of storytelling. #MrLoverman,” while another added: “I like it, thought provoking and very funny too #MrLoverman.”

Elsewhere, another viewer said: “I love #MrLoverman on the @BBC. Great acting, Lennie James is fantastic. Well done.”

Another reporter wrote: “I ate the whole #mrloverman today. Powerful. Emotionally. Funny. The cast and crew should be immensely proud.”

Another said: “Just finished #MrLoverman and what a beautiful love story spanning decades, it was both funny and touching. Do yourself a favor and watch it,” while another report added: “Well… This is excellent, great book, great cast, great acting – what’s not to love #MrLoverman.”

It comes as Mr Loverman star Lennie said the show’s “adult love story” will not “patronize” audiences. Lennie, who plays Barrington and is also an executive producer on the show, said he hoped the show would take viewers into a world “that they might think they know, but they might be surprised at how much they don’t.” know – in that sense.” about this particular love story between these two men, but the details about these two men being older, West Indian immigrants to the UK.

Meanwhile, Lennie’s co-star Ariyon, who plays Morris, said he hoped audiences would become “more understanding of people coming out” after watching it.

All episodes of Mr. Loverman are available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Episodes also air weekly on BBC One on Mondays at 9pm.