A NSFW first look at Andrew Scott in It Gets Worse has landed, with the Irish actor playing a therapist opposite series creator and star Leo Reich.

The six-part comedy follows Ethan, played by Reich, and his university best friends Abi and Sam, played by Emily Fairn and Olive Gray. A year after moving to London together, the roommates face eviction when their landlord decides to sell their home. From there, the show follows the three friends as they go through their mid-20s, dealing with housing issues, bad jobs, messy relationships, and awkward sex.

A clip released by the BFI London Film Festival shows Reich’s character sitting with Scott in what initially appears to be a therapy session; however, it does not stay professional for long. 

“Sorry, I actually have a real client in 15 minutes, so do you want to do this?” Andrew Scott’s character asks, quickly revealing that Ethan is there for something very different. What follows is considerably less suited for work, especially a therapist’s office.

After Ethan takes off his shirt, Scott’s character puts a hand over his mouth. He then slaps Ethan across the face, tells him he is “fine” regarding his mental health, and instructs him to open his mouth, bringing the very NSFW clip to a somewhat comedic though slightly disturbing end.

Scott’s appearance is one of several cameos lined up for It Gets Worse. Alongside Scott, the cast also features Girls creator Lena Dunham, Chicken Shop Date host Amelia Dimoldenberg, Killing Eve actor Sean Delaney, and Normal People star India Mullen, among others.

Scott, meanwhile, is no stranger to queer roles. The Dublin actor previously starred opposite Paul Mescal in Andrew Haigh’s All of Us Strangers, playing a gay screenwriter confronting his past while falling for his mysterious neighbour.

Based on our initial look at the series, it appears it certainly doesn’t shy away from controversial themes. If the show lives up to its name, viewers should remember that it probably gets worse.

It Gets Worse will air on Channel 4 in the UK and stream exclusively on Crave in Canada, although an official air date is not yet known.