NORMAL People star Paul Mescal, who plays Connell in the hit BBC drama, has hit back at those criticising the show’s controversial sex scenes.
The 12-part series has been dubbed the “horniest show on TV” and been praised by many for its representation of sexual consent.
However the raunchy scenes have proved a particularly contentious talking point in Ireland, where the series is set. Listeners to RTÉ Radio 1 Liveline show likened the scenes to “something you would expect to see in a porno movie” but Paul Mescal, who plays lead role Connell, has hit back revealing he’s "incredibly proud" of the love scenes.
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