My Mad Fat Diary

2013 · TV Series · 60 min · ★ 7.9 · 91% critics

ComedyDramaRomance

Set in 1996 in Lincolnshire, the series follows a troubled teenager who has just left a psychiatric hospital after months of recovery. Re-entering everyday life, she tries to reconnect with her best friend and their group, who don’t know about her recent time in hospital or her struggles with self-image.

Also known as My Mad Fat Teenage Diary

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Years: 2013–2015
Release date: 2013-01-14
Network: E4
Language: English
Runtime: 60 min
Max quality: HD
Critic score: 91/100
TMDB rating: 7.9/10 (148 votes)

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You’ll like this if you want a darkly funny coming-of-age story with real-feeling mental health issues and a hopeful edge; Not for you if self-harm or suicide themes are hard for you, and you may prefer Fleabag or Derry Girls instead.

Pros: funny yet heartbreaking; relatable teen emotions; strong mental health focus | Cons: heavy subject matter; can feel hard to watch; some unlikely moments