Viewers divided over Cucumber/Banana finale

Russell T. Davies’ controversial twin gay dramas Cucumber and Banana both screened their respective finales last night, and as with many episodes of the season, viewer reaction was fiercely divided.

A viewer’s response to the Cucumber finale: “Oh god, I AM Henry!”

It’s been a dramatic season, with [SPOILER ALERT!] the brutal death of Lance several episodes ago shocking many viewers. Last night’s finale ended with a flash-forward six years into the future, and a surprising final line delivered by the middle-aged Henry: “I might come to terms with it,” he says. “Being gay.”

Many on Twitter lauded the finale, describing it as ‘bold’ and ‘brilliant’:

Congratulations & huge thanks to Russell T Davies for his brilliant TV trilogy: #Cucumber, #Banana & #Tofu. Awesome. @TheWriterOfPain

— Peter Tatchell (@PeterTatchell) March 12, 2015

I did not enjoy the first few episodes of 'Cucumber' but it grew on me. Wonderful performances and brilliant writing. A drama to watch.

— Alex Turney (@alexturney) March 13, 2015

https://twitter.com/raftersafters/status/576313155237867520

Thanks to Channel 4 and RTD for the wonderful #Cucumber – it absorbed me, made me argue, think, laugh, infuriated and amused. Rich & good.

— Philip Hensher (@PhilipHensher) March 13, 2015

This whole catch-up conversation is perfect, perfect! The love they share, great great ending to the show the way they did this. #Cucumber

— Sapphire Smith (@_okiswonderful) March 12, 2015

https://twitter.com/SohoGuy/status/576141752127606785

https://twitter.com/Martin_Hoscik/status/576137651339857920

However, others labelled the finale a ‘disappointing’ end to the series:

https://twitter.com/jackal0re/status/576147956828631040

Overall, the most disappointing TV series I can remember. #Cucumber

— HŸDE (@thenameishyde) March 12, 2015

https://twitter.com/IAmScubaMonkey/status/576141087464689665

@Channel4 #Cucumber what an absolute load of toss this has become so quickly. So so disappointing . I'm well and truly done

— WhatTheBearSays (@WhatTheBearSays) March 12, 2015

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