Mr Loverman

His [Lennie James'] performance is as whole and mesmerizing a portrait as one sees on television. .... “Loverman” is polished and literary, practically silky — sublime, even.

Mr. Loverman is a tour de force for Lennie James, but it’s also an affecting story of a man who struggles to be his true self and knows what the consequences are if he comes out at his advanced age.

Mr Loverman is a slim but moving testament to the enduring power of self-acceptance.

Mr Loverman is a wonderfully complex series that weaves together issues of marital breakdown, intergenerational conflict, infidelity, racism and sexuality.

It is more of a mood piece than an action-packed drama, with closeups of human life, with all its exquisite agonies and joys, portrayed by actors at the top of their game.

It's a lovely series to look at, vibrant and detailed – although part of me thinks that it might have been better suited to the stage. The dialogue and performances are heightened, with certain characters speaking their emotions out loud when alone during difficult moments, as you'd expect from a stage performer who doesn't have the benefit of close-up.

It’s a shame, then, that halfway through, the show becomes repetitive, orbiting around the same points and moods. Despite that, it’s very much worth your time.