Russell Tovey Won't Defend The Toxic Jake — But He Loved The Part

Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Three of the First Season of Flesh and Blood . Russell Tovey can't come up with a defense for the toxic masculinity of his character, Jake, a stunted manchild in his 30s searching for purpose in a world he feels should fall at his feet. But the actor loved having the opportunity to play Jake, even if he keeps viewers and listeners guessing about what happens in the final episode of this intricate family drama.