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Butterfly

Drama, Family · 2018 · Rated 6.2/10

Last aired: S1 E3, Episode 3 · 2018-10-28

Butterfly is a heartfelt and sensitive drama about the complex relationship between separated parents, Vicky and Stephen, and their division in opinion over how to support their youngest child, Max. From a young age, Max has identified as a girl but has tried to suppress these feelings in an attempt to earn Stephen's approval. When Max's feelings become increasingly distressing, Stephen seizes the opportunity to return to live at the family home, hoping to encourage male bonding and prove himself to Vicky. What unfolds is the greatest challenge and test of love and understanding imaginable. The social transitioning of Max to Maxine is initially thwarted because of the clear division of opinion between Vicky and Stephen.

Cast

Anna Friel Vicky

Callum Booth-Ford Max

Emmett J. Scanlan Stephen

Alison Steadman Barbara

Sean McGinley Peter Duffy

Season 1

E1 Episode 1 2018-10-14 · 60 min Separated parents Vicky and Stephen must overcome their differences when their son, Max, has increasingly upsetting feelings around gender. Stephen returns to the family home when Max's distress escalates – but will Max find the courage to express his true identity?

E2 Episode 2 2018-10-21 · 60 min Vicky and Stephen do everything they can to support Max's transition to becoming Maxine. But it's clear that Stephen is unhappy things are moving so fast. With the couple divided, Vicky takes matters into her own hands, and makes a reckless decision.

E3 Episode 3 2018-10-28 · 60 min Desperate to protect her daughter, Vicky takes drastic measures to help Maxine become who she really is, against Stephen's wishes. Vicky's visceral need to protect her child at any cost could end up tearing her family apart.

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