Television enthusiasts are devouring a new revenge drama starring an Unforgotten actress, completing the entire series in just one day. Nicola Walker, known for her role in the hit crime drama, takes the lead in Disney+'s fresh comedy series Alice and Steve, which premiered on Monday, June 8.
Plot Overview
The six-part series follows two long-time friends, Alice and Steve, whose 30-year bond transforms into a bitter rivalry when Steve, played by Jemaine Clement, begins dating Alice's 26-year-old daughter, Izzy. The show is described as an "outrageously witty wrong-com," where Alice resorts to desperate measures to sabotage the relationship, but Steve proves to be equally prepared for conflict.
According to the synopsis: "What begins as a perfect friendship devolves into an all-out feud. A hilarious, messy, and complicated exploration of friendship, family, and love, Alice and Steve is an anti-romantic comedy that asks the question, how far would you go for love - or revenge?"
Viewer Reactions
The series has quickly become a hit, with fans sharing their excitement online. One viewer called it a "great" watch, while another wrote: "I loved the wicked humour & friends to enemies about turn. Emotional warfare is funny & the love/hate between these two is epic." A third fan praised Jemaine Clement's performance, noting his "deadpan delivery is brilliant to watch." Many are already clamoring for a second season, with one fan pleading: "Just binged the entire season, please tell me there's a season 2!"
Critical Reception
However, critics have offered mixed reviews. Radio Times gave the show four stars, calling it "poignant and funny." In contrast, The Guardian labeled the comedy "dated and wrong" in a two-star review, while The Telegraph echoed this sentiment, stating that "the heart of the show is just too icky to ignore."
Nicola Walker on Her Role
Explaining her decision to take on the role, Walker told HELLO!: "I love all of the women I've played. Then when Alice came through, I thought, well, I haven't really played someone like her. That was the main draw. And the writing is so incredibly good. It was a bit of a no-brainer actually."
Alice and Steve is available to stream on Disney+.
