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I May Destroy You

  • TV Series
  • 20202020
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
21K
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I May Destroy You (2020)
A fearless, frank and provocative half-hour series exploring the question of sexual consent and where, in the new landscape of dating and relationships, the distinction between liberation and exploitation lies.
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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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
21K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,683
111
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    • Creator
      • Michaela Coel
    • Stars
      • Michaela Coel
      • Weruche Opia
      • Paapa Essiedu
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    • Creator
      • Michaela Coel
    • Stars
      • Michaela Coel
      • Weruche Opia
      • Paapa Essiedu
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    • 177User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
    • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 34 wins & 54 nominations total

    Episodes12

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    1 Season
    2020

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    Top cast

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    Michaela Coel
    Michaela Coel
    • Arabella
    12 episodes12 eps • 2020
    Weruche Opia
    Weruche Opia
    • Terry
    12 episodes12 eps • 2020
    Paapa Essiedu
    Paapa Essiedu
    • Kwame
    11 episodes11 eps • 2020
    Stephen Wight
    Stephen Wight
    • Ben
    8 episodes8 eps • 2020
    Marouane Zotti
    Marouane Zotti
    • Biagio
    4 episodes4 eps • 2020
    Harriet Webb
    Harriet Webb
    • Theodora
    4 episodes4 eps • 2020
    Aml Ameen
    Aml Ameen
    • Simon
    4 episodes4 eps • 2020
    Adam James
    Adam James
    • Julian
    4 episodes4 eps • 2020
    Natalie Walter
    • Francine
    4 episodes4 eps • 2020
    Karan Gill
    Karan Gill
    • Zain
    3 episodes3 eps • 2020
    Sarah Niles
    Sarah Niles
    • Officer Funmi
    3 episodes3 eps • 2020
    Franc Ashman
    • Susy Henny
    3 episodes3 eps • 2020
    Mariah Gale
    Mariah Gale
    • Officer Beth
    3 episodes3 eps • 2020
    Chin Nyenwe
    • Tariq
    3 episodes3 eps • 2020
    Lewis Reeves
    Lewis Reeves
    • David
    3 episodes3 eps • 2020
    Danielle Vitalis
    Danielle Vitalis
    • Teen Arabella
    3 episodes3 eps • 2020
    Tyler Luke Cunningham
    • Kai
    3 episodes3 eps • 2020
    Lauren-Joy Williams
    • Teen Terry
    3 episodes3 eps • 2020
    • Creator
      • Michaela Coel
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    • Trivia
      Michaela Coel turned down a $1 million deal with Netflix for the series as she would have lost ownership of the rights.
    • Connections
      Featured in Jeremy Vine: Episode #3.142 (2020)

    User reviews177

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Entertaining and well-acted show... Held back by confusing intention/messaging
    I watched the whole show today, so my review is about the entire show in general.

    The positives:
    • Michaela Coel as the leading actor does a really great job. Also big props for writing and producing the show as well.
    • There are several different intertwining story lines with different and well- constructed supporting characters.
    • The whole cast are actually all pretty good, and I think it's refreshing and important how diverse the cast is.. I'm so used to white washed casts that this show felt unique in terms of representation. The more positive representation the better in my opinion.


    The negatives:
    • I feel like although I found the show interesting and liked how it focused on different characters and different issues, I found the plot a bit thin or even neglected. Such as the most central story line of the show, focusing around sexual assault, sort of fading into the background. I just found the plot a bit wavering at times.
    • I also don't think I saw much character progression from any of the main characters. I was expecting them to sort of go through a change and come out the other side, but I don't really think any of them came out much better than they were at the start? It kind of just felt a bit anti-climactic.
    • I think the show suffered from showcasing too many story lines, social issues and politics. I really like a show that isn't afraid to be honest and political, however I thought that there was quite a lot going on, when maybe It would've been more effective if Cole had just focused on a smaller amount of issues but with more depth. I don't know, it's just how I'm feeling..


    Good show though- I mean clearly, I watched the whole thing in a day!
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    • Jul 1, 2020

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    • Release date
      • June 7, 2020 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 生命轉彎那一天
    • Production companies
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • Falkna Productions
      • Home Box Office (HBO)
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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