While more conservative folks predictably clutched their pearls, the curious spent time debating both the practicality and appeal of such a situation. The episode, written by former Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat, caused quite a stir. It features 16-year-old Henry (Brian Altemus) getting caught in the throes of passion by his father, only to reveal that the person underneath his cover is…himself.įellas, is it gay if you’re just giving yourself a bj?
The already infamous blow job scene took place in the second episode of the show, which aired on Sunday. The Time Traveler’s Wife is based on a 2003 novel by Audrey Niffenegger, and follows a man named Henry (Theo James) who travels in time unpredictably thanks to a genetic disorder, and the impact that has on his wife, Clare (Rose Leslie). Time travel stories often present a lot of existential questions, but HBO’s recent adaptation of The Time Traveler’s Wife just got down to the nitty gritty - traveling back in time to give yourself a blow job.
