New BBC drama Wanderlust leaves viewers divided with opening episode of VERY saucy scenes
Wanderlust divided viewers with its graphic sex scenes and saucy storyline as the BBC drama made its debut.
The racy drama, penned by Nick Payne, finally got going on Tuesday night, having hit headlines earlier in the month for being the “raunchiest show on the BBC”.
Wanderlust stars Toni Collette as Joy Richards, a woman who looks to reignite the passion in her marriage to Alan (Steven Mackintosh) after a cycling accident by deciding to open up their relationship.
As normal for a programme in the coveted 9pm slot, potentially Bodyguard aside, Wanderlust split viewers right down the middle in their opinion.
While many enjoyed the “fresh” drama focussed on sexuality, many found it “awkward” and “disappointing”.
One wrote: “Finding this #wanderlust boring and overhyped. Sex scenes over actual content.”
Not awkward at all watching #Wanderlust with your Mum! pic.twitter.com/5ajo0Z6FjZ
— Sarah (@SarahMegson) 4 September 2018
Not a prude but watching #wanderlust and I’m a bit like ... pic.twitter.com/JC118j275N
— Vicky Caine (@vickycaine) 4 September 2018
This is so bad 😂 😂 😂 😂 #wanderlust
— ◢◤ 🇭🇺🇫🇮🇸🇮🇷🇴 | 🇭🇷 | 🐈 (@alunanightcall) 4 September 2018
#Wanderlust - what a load of rubbish imo. Shan't be watching again
— 🥂Anne B (@HollyDogsPlace) 4 September 2018
Come home and hubs is laughing himself stupid at #Wanderlust I’ve lasted 10 mins. It’s appalling rubbish.
— that pebbles (@LadyBrienne1) 4 September 2018
While another said: “This is the most awkward show I have ever watched on tv. #wanderlust.”
“Come home and hubs is laughing himself stupid at #Wanderlust I’ve lasted 10 mins. It’s appalling rubbish,” commented somebody else.
Well thought that was pretty good #wanderlust
— Gaz (@rycbar32_) 4 September 2018
#Wanderlust was brilliant. Fun. Beautifully shot. Solid cast. Amazing music. Fit kitchen. Gorgeous colours. And William Ash. But you can tell it was a play before... but still, good fun.
— Corey Terrett (@terrettcorey) 4 September 2018
Loved #wanderlust inappropriate dry humour like the A word and everyone brilliant in it 💯
— Jo 💃🕺 (@TimeLordAdored) 4 September 2018
Really enjoyed 1st ep #Wanderlust lightness and humour on the serious subject of sex😉😀
— Charmian (@CharmiZen) 4 September 2018
But there was already a lot of love for the six-part series, set in Manchester, after just one episode.
“Not sure if I just like #Wanderlust or LOVE it. Brilliant, clever, funny and very honest. Bravo @BBCOne,” applauded one fan.
Another user commented: “Crikey #wanderlust that's a corking first episode! With this #Bodyguard and #Press all on @BBC1 it's going to be a good September on the box.”
Wanderlust continues Tuesday at 9pm on BBC One.