Daddy Issues trailer starring Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey BBC Three’s new comedy Daddy Issues is getting rave reviews from fans who tuned into the series on Thursday. All six episodes of the sitcom are available to stream on BBC iPlayer, and comedy fans have wasted no time getting stuck in. The series stars Sex Education actress Aimee Lou Wood as Gemma, a carefree 24-year-old who winds up pregnant and living in a flat-share with her recently divorced dad, Malcolm (played by David Morrissey).
Gemma soon discovers her dad is a hopeless roommate after living in squalor with another divorcee up until now. Opening with a steamy encounter with a stranger on a plane that leaves her with more than she bargained for, viewers have been loving this raunchy yet surprisingly heartfelt new comedy. BBC fans loving ‘delightful’ new comedy despite nearly ‘switching off’ (Image: BBC) Related articles Who Do You Think You Are fans 'blown away' by Vicky McClure's 'horrific' story Iconic BBC series watched by millions set to return after 25 years off-air However, some viewers weren’t immediately sold on the premise until they persevered with the later episodes.
“Just finished binge watching #DaddyIssues, and i have to admit, i almost turned off during episode one,” one viewer wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “But im glad i didn't as it got more sincere and heartwarming as it went on ~ the last episode made me cry a lot. and there's plenty of moments to make you laugh too.
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