Normal People director Lenny Abrahamson says there has been a "strong positive response" to the sex scenes in the new series depsite Liveline backlash.
Last week on RTÉ Radio One's Liveline listeners called into Joe Duffy to complain about the sex scenes in the new series. One Irish listener compared it to a "porno movie" while others have been deeming it ‘Fifty Shades of Sligo’.
The debate then sparked more discussion on various social media platforms, causing ‘Liveline’ to trend on Twitter. Director of the 12-part series, Lenny Abrahamson reacted to the controversy as he virtually guested on Today with Maura and Daithi.
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