The harrowing Channel 4 miniseries Tip Toe, created by Russell T Davies, has concluded, leaving viewers eager for more gripping dramas. Starring Alan Cumming and David Morrissey as neighbors with clashing views on the LGBTQ+ community, the show became a critical success. Fans can now explore these five recommended series with similar emotional depth and stellar performances.
It's A Sin
Another Russell T Davies masterpiece, It's A Sin (2021) follows a group of gay men and their friends during the AIDS epidemic. Starring Olly Alexander and Stephen Fry, the series was praised for its emotional storytelling and sparked an increase in HIV testing. It remains one of Channel 4's most binge-watched shows.
Queer as Folk
Set in Manchester's Canal Street, Queer as Folk is a 1990s Russell T Davies creation about three gay men. The 10-episode series earned a BAFTA nomination for Aidan Gillen and was ranked among the top TV dramas of all time by The Guardian.
I May Destroy You
Michaela Coel's I May Destroy You explores themes of silence and misunderstanding, similar to Tip Toe. The BBC drama follows a writer rebuilding her life after a sexual assault. It won multiple BAFTAs and is hailed as a modern classic.
Fellow Travelers
For a historical thriller, Fellow Travelers on Paramount+ stars Jonathan Bailey and Matt Bomer. Based on Thomas Mallon's novel, it traces a decades-long romance between two men from the 1950s McCarthy era through the AIDS crisis. Critics named it one of the best shows of 2023.
Man in an Orange Shirt
This two-part Prime Video film spans two generations, exploring love and hardship in same-sex relationships. Set in the 1940s and 2017, it won an International Emmy for Best TV Movie or Miniseries. The story addresses societal obstacles and the trials of coming out.
Tip Toe is available to stream on Channel 4.
