Viewers of Russell T Davies’ LGBTQ+ drama Tip Toe reacted with horror after the series’ violent finale premiered on Channel 4 On Demand ahead of its TV broadcast on Tuesday night. The fifth episode sees Leo Struthers, played by Alan Cumming, brutally murdered by a mob after being falsely accused of being a pedophile. His body is later shown hanging from a lamppost. Many viewers called it a “harrowing” ending. The series closes with flashcards revealing Leo’s story “isn’t over,” and within 18 months, a search for his name will reveal Leo Struthers, convicted paedophile, highlighting the dangers of misinformation. Fans praised creator Russell T Davies for the drama’s political message.
