I May Destroy You

2020 · TV Series · TV-MA · ★ 7.2 · 92% critics

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Set in London, a confident young writer navigates friendships, a busy social life, and a boyfriend abroad—until a drink is spiked. The experience forces her to question what happened and rebuild how she lives.

Also known as January 22nd

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6 hours to watch · 12 episodes.

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Years: 2020
Release date: 2020-06-07
Network: BBC One
Language: English
Rated: TV-MA
Critic score: 92/100
TMDB rating: 7.2/10 (204 votes)

About

Choose this if you want a smart, emotionally raw drama about consent and rebuilding after trauma, mixing humor with rage and reflection; Not for you if you want a light or easy watch, or prefer more straightforward storytelling like Girls or London Spy.

Pros: hard-hitting and honest; emotionally intense; clever writing | Cons: difficult subject matter; can feel confusing; pacing complaints