Banana
Banana
7.5100%81%
Through eight stand-alone stories, this series follows different aspects of LGBT life. Each episode focuses on the unique storyline of a diverse character dealing with life, loves and losses. Scotty is a young lesbian dealing with unrequited love, while Dean harbors family secrets and has an affair with a mystery man from Newcastle. Sian is torn between her lover and her overprotective mother. Helen has an ex who won't leave her alone.
Charles London reviewedMarch 18, 2025
This anthology series can be viewed independently but is best when paired with sister series, "Cucumber". Whereas the companion show satirizes gay life, "Banana" takes some of the fringe characters and puts them center stage in half hour dramas.
As you would expect from Russell T Davies, the "Banana" episides are well-wrritten entertainment, focusing on LGBTQ characters and the issues that affect their lives. And, as with "Cucumber", their "ap-PEEL" isn't limited to queer audiences. 😜