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I may destroy you reviews9/4/2023 ![]() In fact, Netflix amassed 35% of all of this year's Golden Globe nominations. One fan wrote that it was "an atrocious decision" to nominate "Emily in Paris" but not "I May Destroy You." -Chloe Amelia Turner Febru-Nimi Raja Febru-feryl cole February 4, 2021Īnother fan wrote that the show was "the best show of the year" and one of the "most important in a very long time." -marvin sackey February 4, 2021Īnother fan wondered if the show's failure to get a nomination is due to its distributer, the BBC, not pushing it during the awards campaign enough - while Netflix is famous for giving it's content huge publicity pushes. Meanwhile, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen summarized why the show is so good and why so many people love it, calling it a mixture of "a literary novel" and "slam poetry" led by the "commanding" Michaela Coel. But when her drink is spiked, she must question and rebuild every element of her life. This was definitely the best episode, hands down.Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. Set in London, where gratification is only an app away, the story centers on Arabella, a carefree, self-assured Londoner with a group of great friends, a boyfriend in Italy, and a burgeoning writing career. I also thought this episode was incredibly beautiful, the aesthetics and visuals were astounding. I loved how realistic it was to show how after someone goes through trauma, many different situations can play through their head. SPOILERS, in case you haven’t seen it! I loved the whole Groundhog Day concept it had, and I thought all of the different situations that Arabella went through were amazing. Something I liked: The second to last episode, Ego Death, was amazing. Watching him silently suffer made me very very sad, but it was amazingly portrayed by Paapa Essiedu. As his character grew, I had so much respect for him and what he went through. He was incredibly underrated throughout the entire season, which makes me kinda mad. Paapa Essiedu as Kwame - the sweetest ever. Your birth is my birth, your death is my death. everyone, try and get a friend like Terry. ![]() their friendship was one of the best parts of the show, and that’s saying a whole lot. You wont be able to shake I May Destroy You from your thoughts. It marks bold new territory for Coel, who’s operating at a level unmatched among her peers. It should inspire plenty of conversation about very sensitive subject matter with ever-increasing complexities. i loved how she was always a support system for Bella, even when she was being crazy. Content warning: This review contains discussion of rape and sexual violence. Season 1 Review: I May Destroy You is moving and, despite the subject matter, at times very funny. Weruche Opia as Terry - we all need a friend like Terry. Very well performed and directed, shot and designed. This show is a must-watch, and I HIGHLY recommend you watch it right now. Half way through the show I think it is a very fresh tale with uniquely dark look at modern day sexuality. ![]() For those of you who don’t know, the series is based on her real-life experiences, and to create such a moving and honest show is incredible. The fact that she created, wrote, and starred in this show is so amazing. To see Arabella go through these stages and emotions after her assault was incredibly moving and almost brought me to tears several times. They are perfectly fit for their roles, and I loved watching their growth as the series went on. To viewers over the age of 40, I May Destroy You, the new HBO series about the life of a young millennial in the aftermath of her rape, may be striking in its bracingly modern approach to both sex. The actors in this series were absolutely amazing. I loved how in some scenes, the colors and brightness of the lighting would reflect the character’s feelings and emotions. Every episode is intricately crafted like an orchestra, with every little detail crucial to the storyline. Michaela Coel's HBO half-hour 'I May Destroy You' is a tonally complicated and confrontational series about consent and reinvention, very different from her. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram paulinajayne15. Paulina Jayne Isaac is a writer and editor based in New Jersey. Coel stars as Arabella, a young writer in the public eye who seeks to rebuild her life after being raped. The series is set in London with a predominantly Black British cast. It gives us a new perspective of the victim, and how sexual assault can truly turn someone’s life upside down. I May Destroy You is now streaming on HBO. I May Destroy You is a British black comedy-drama television limited series created, written, co-directed, and executive produced by Michaela Coel for BBC One and HBO. I May Destroy You tackles sexual assault and r*pe in a completely new and modern way, which is vital in today’s world. Probably one of the most powerful shows I’ve ever seen. Logline: The question of sexual consent in contemporary life and how, in the new landscape of dating and relationships, we make the distinction between liberation and exploitation.
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