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Jordan Gray’s Transaction Premieres on ITV with Irreverent Trans Comedy

The six-part series employs profane humor to challenge stereotypes of transgender characters.

The main supporting cast members of Transaction. (Supplied/ITV)
Jordan Gray in Transaction. (Supplied/ITV)
Jordan gray says Transaction is a 'show that knows its a show'. (Supplied/ITV)

Overview

  • The sitcom follows Liv, a reclusive trans woman who joins a misfit supermarket night shift as a diversity hire.
  • Jordan Gray spent seven years developing the show and stars as Liv, blending cartoonish antics with themes of belonging.
  • Nick Frost co-stars as Simon, the well-meaning store manager whose support was instrumental in getting the series made.
  • The six-part series launched on ITVX on June 24 and airs weekly on ITV2 at 9 pm.
  • Early reviews have been mixed, with critics praising Frost’s performance and supporting cast while calling the writing overly crude.