A CONTROVERSIAL Disney+ show about an age-gap romance is returning for a second series – despite receiving backlash.
Created by Sophie Goodhart, comedy Alice and Steve debuted on the streaming platform in June.
Disney+ has confirmed controversial comedy Alice and Steve is returning for a second series Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk
The show stars Nicola Walker and Jemaine Clement in the title roles Credit: Lara Cornell
The title characters’ decades-long friendship becomes strained when Steve (Jemaine Clement) begins dating Alice’s (Nicola Walker) adult daughter.
It’s even more complicated as Steve has known 26-year-old Izzy (Yali Topol Margalit), since she was born.
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After a cliffhanger ending, Disney+ has officially renewed the show for a second outing.
Sophie Goodhart, creator and writer, said of the news: “I am so thrilled that ‘Alice and Steve’ has been given a second season.
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Alice and Steve’s friendship becomes strained when Steve begins dating Alice’s daughter Izzy, who is 26 Credit: Lara Cornell
Lead star Nicola Walker is well-known for dramas including Unforgotten and The Split Credit: Lara Cornell
“No one will be prepared for what happens next, especially not Alice and Steve.”
Upon the show’s initial release, some viewers shared their discomfort over the premise.
One person wrote: “I gave two episodes a go. Couldn’t get over the grossness of it.
“If it was her Mum’s friend she barely knew at all and she was 35 and hadn’t just broken up with someone maybe it’d feel less gross.”
Another added: “I’m not against age gap relationships inherently, but I do think one with such a large gap and where the older partner has known the younger since birth is too creepy for a mainstream romcom to sound appealing.”
A third offered a different stance, writing: “I’m finding it hilarious. People are way too sensitive these days. Is it edgy? Yes. That’s the point.”
