In a story that looks more exciting and funny, we will show new exciting series. Vicky and Stephen are doing everything in their power to support Max's move to become Maxine but Stephen is unhappy because things are going fast. Maybe Vicki will take things in her hands and make a reckless decision that will change a lot.
Aside from the odd stylistic flourish (bold, primary-coloured palette, dreamy, synth-washed soundtrack from the duo who scored Stranger Things), this was a very ITV approach - which might normally sound like a criticism, but not here.
What did I like? Most of it. As a good friend put it the day after, one of the best things was how Butterfly contextualised and simplified in a way that abstract "debate" and inquiry does not.
It is a wonderfully delicate drama that covers new ground carefully and features fully realised characters at war with their instincts, intellects and worse or better natures.
Fine as all the performances are, including a turn by Alison Steadman as a granny who disapproves of "Maxine's funny ways", the most compelling presence throughout is Maxine, played by Callum Booth-Ford.
