Alan Cumming Stars in 'Tip Toe' on Starz: TV Review — SkimNews
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- Alan Cumming stars in "Tip Toe," a five-episode limited series premiering on Starz after an initial run on U.K.'s Channel 4 earlier this year.
- "Tip Toe" is described as a searing parable of homophobic backlash, with characters repeatedly directing the phrase "you lot" at queer and trans people in hostile tones.
- The show is set in Manchester, with the source identifying one plot thread centered on an electrician character.
- Starz acquired the series for U.S. distribution following its Channel 4 debut in the U.K.
Why it matters: Cumming's pivot from the campy competition format of 'The Traitors' to a confrontational drama about queer and trans hostility signals a tonal risk for a performer better known for playful roles, while giving Starz a U.K. import tackling themes most American cable shows still sidestep.
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