We have to confess that we have only just caught on to Steven Bell’s hilarious and totally delightful web-series Tough Love just as the final episode of Series 3 aired this week.  However one of the joys of the internet is that it is perfect for binge watching, and that is exactly what we have done to catch up even though we are still feeling slightly peeved that we had been missing out until now.

Created, written and starring Bell who plays an uptight gay man living with his best friend who is a  very messy and manic lesbian (played by Blaire Wendall), this totally delightful odd-couple comedy is about how they deal with love and friendship as they somewhat aimlessly potter through their lives.  

Well-written and acted and with very high production values that one doesn’t always find in web series, we would defy any gay man not to relate to many of the somewhat absurd pickles that Steven gets into …… we particular like two episodes from Season 3 called ‘Meat’ and ‘Shame’ ….. although we should quickly add that we are NOT vegetarians OR into downloading bootleg porn (as if) .  

Bell has finished the series (for the time being) or an unusual note that reflect the changes he and Blaire’s live are about to undergo (no spoilers here) but he promises that they will be back with Season 4 as soon as they can.  You can watch the whole series for free at http://www.watchtoughlove.com/ .

Meanwhile here is ‘Shame’ from Season 3 to give you a taste.