"This is a show about the power of inclusivity."
Dan Levy has criticised Comedy Central India for censoring a same sex kiss on 'Schitt's Creek'.
Levy is both a co-creator of the show and plays the character David.
The kiss in question occurs between David and Ted, played by Dustin Milligan.
Fans may remember it from the fifth episode of season five.
At Patrick's (Noah Reid) housewarming party, which Stevie (Emily Hampshire) and Alexis (Annie Murphy) are also attending, a game of spin the bottle provokes some conflict.
Aside from David and Ted, Stevie and Alexis also kiss during the game, as do Alexis and Ted.
Sharing the clip on Twitter, Dan Levy points out: "You showed the kiss between two women, you showed the kiss between a woman and a man, then removed the kiss between two men?"
He adds: "This is a show about the power of inclusivity. The censorship of gay intimacy is making a harmful statement against that message. #loveislove"
You showed the kiss between two women, you showed the kiss between a woman and a man, then removed the kiss between two men? This is a show about the power of inclusivity. The censorship of gay intimacy is making a harmful statement against that message. #loveislove https://t.co/3ouNbuetq1
— dan levy (@danjlevy) October 6, 2020
Levy may have gotten some backlash for the critique.
He later notes: "I thought I made this pretty clear but for those who are confused, this is about a channel in India. @ComedyCentral in America is not censoring the show. They have been lovely and respectful. Thank you for your time."
I thought I made this pretty clear but for those who are confused, this is about a channel in India. @ComedyCentral in America is not censoring the show. They have been lovely and respectful. Thank you for your time. ✌🏼🙃
— dan levy (@danjlevy) October 6, 2020