Irvine Welsh's Crime drama series two leaves viewers 'curious' about the transgender plot after writer said criticism of JK Rowling left him 'deeply uncomfortable' By Melody Fletcher For Mailonline Published: 18:59 EDT, 7 August 2024 | Updated: 19:01 EDT, 7 August 2024 e-mail View comments The debut episode of Irvine Welsh's drama Crime left viewers 'curious' about the transgender plot, two months after the actor said criticism of JK Rowling left him 'deeply uncomfortable'. The second series kicked off on Wednesday night with gender identity playing a strong theme. This came as a surprise to some fans of the show as Trainspotting novelist Irvine, 65, had previously weighed in on the trans debate and Harry Potter author JK's views.
Rowling, 58, has previously been criticised for her staunch views on gender identity, but has always strongly denied accusations of transphobia. The first episode followed Ray Lennox (Dougray Scott), who is battling to stay sober, having to investigate a sadistic serial killer who castrates their victims. The debut episode of Irvine Welsh's drama Crime left viewers 'curious' about the transgender plot, two months after the actor said criticism of JK Rowling left him 'deeply uncomfortable' The first episode followed Ray Lennox (Dougray Scott), who is battling to stay sober, having to investigate a sadistic serial killer who castrates their victims The deaths are linked to an attack on Ray's former colleague (played by Rebecca Root) who is is going th.