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Miniseries – I May Destroy You

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After being sexually assaulted in a nightclub, Arabella's life changes irreversibly and she is forced to reassess everything, including her career, friends and family.

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I May Destroy You — Miniseries

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Critics Consensus

I May Destroy You is at once brave and delicate, untangling the trauma of sexual assault with dark humor and moments of deep discomfort all held together on the strength of Michaela Coel's undeniable talent.

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Emma Fraser Little White Lies 12/30/2020
A mystery story bubbles beneath the surface, but I May Destroy You excels for refusing to give easy answers to that hazy evening and everything else that follows. Go to Full Review Nicole Froio Bitch Media 12/30/2020
It's a reckoning with the reality of the systems that don't protect us after we are destroyed, and with the understanding that we have to piece ourselves together regardless of whether justice is available to us. Go to Full Review Kate Stables Sight & Sound 12/30/2020
I May Destroy You is a game-changer of a show: its most interesting legacy may not be its challenging themes, but its formal fearlessness. Go to Full Review George Kowalik Vague Visages 10/04/2023
The epitome of their contributions to this debate and of their storytelling experiments is Michaela Coel’s masterful I May Destroy You... Go to Full Review Brooke Obie Esquire Magazine 07/21/2023
"I May Destroy You" is an excellent tool to help men understand what constitutes rape and the culture that perpetuates it. Go to Full Review Michael Cuby them. 09/26/2022
I May Destroy You may not be the kind of show I can return to — it hurts too much, plus I’ve already had to rewatch it countless times for the multitude of pieces I’ve written on it — but it most definitely is the kind of show I’ll never forget. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Elena F @ElenaF708 Mar 16 Watched this not so long after it came out and it’s still one of the best things I’ve ever seen. Real and relatable but also fresh, funny, sharp and shocking all at the same time. Doesn’t shy away from complexity. See more IIGIBB0II T @RT58547592 Jan 15 Awful, made for the bot's See more Esra Y @RT95409318 12/24/2024 Coel is a very talented writer. Script handling it's subject from so many different angles delicately. Tone changes are well balanced, acting is very good. See more Jermiah R @RT66605189 08/13/2024 This was one of the hardest stories I've watched. But also one of the most rewarding. Coel makes her characters authentic and relatable and terrible all at the same time. She drills on how everyone has flaws but also a story worth reflecting on. See more Wan D @RT57585599 03/06/2024 Totally blown away by this show. It's entertaining, funny at times, and incorporates a strong morale in a powerful but very respectful and honest way. See more Jessica S @jesss531 06/17/2023 Tough to watch but worth it. See more Read all reviews
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Michaela Coel

Creator

Michaela Coel

Arabella Essiuedu

Weruche Opia

Terry

Paapa Essiedu

Kwame

Marouane Zotti

Biagio

Aml Ameen

Simon

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 7, 2020 Eyes Eyes Eyes Eyes After visiting her long-distance boyfriend in Italy, burgeoning writer Arabella returns to London, where her literary agents have left her several frantic messages; with mere hours left to finish, she is tempted to join a friend on a night out. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 14, 2020 Someone Is Lying Arabella thinks about the hazy events of the previous night while having lunch with Terry, prompting her to probe Simon for answers; Arabella drops by Simon's apartment, only to find herself at an unwelcoming doorstep. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 22, 2020 Don't Forget the Sea Terry visits Arabella in Ostia, Italy, where she's living large on her agents' money; after procuring party favors, Arabella and Terry each have a wild night of their own. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 29, 2020 That Was Fun Two months after the incident, Arabella meets with a therapist who encourages her to find new ways to cope with her trauma; Arabella's book agents assign another client, Zain, to help her with the writing process. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 6, 2020 ...It Just Came Up The day finds Arabella reassessing a sexual encounter with Zain and, following a promising new lead in the investigation, opening up to Biagio about her assault. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 13, 2020 The Alliance Much to Terry's disapproval, Arabella attends a support group for rape and sexual assault survivors run by their high school acquaintance Theo; in a flashback to 2004, teenage Arabella and Terry intervene with a young Theo. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 20, 2020 Happy Animals Going broke and still unable to finish a draft of her book, Arabella takes a job working alongside Theo at a vegan delivery startup; birthday girl Terry takes covert measures to ensure Simon won't make a surprise appearance at her party. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 27, 2020 Line Spectrum Border Reeling from a demoralizing development in the investigation, Arabella hatches a risky plan and convinces an adverse Terry to bankroll it; still navigating his own assault, Kwame challenges himself to explore the full spectrum of his sexuality. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 3, 2020 Social Media Is a Great Way to Connect Arabella's bloated social media presence finds her more glued to her phone than ever, perpetually internalizing the stress of her followers; at Terry's Halloween paint and wine, Kwame opens up to the girls about his recent sexual experiment. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 10, 2020 The Cause the Cure After Simon mistakenly drops a bomb on Arabella, she heads to her mom's birthday dinner, where painful, long-forgotten memories bubble to the surface; Kwame's no-strings-attached hookup bender leads him to Tyrone. Details Episode 11 Aired Aug 17, 2020 Would You Like to Know the Sex? Arabella's obsession with Della leads to unexpected progress on her book; Kwame wades into uncharted waters with Tyrone and attempts to make amends with a disgruntled ex-flame. Details Episode 12 Aired Aug 24, 2020 Ego Death When Arabella's memory of January 22 comes flooding back to her, she drags the last of her demons out, once and for all. Details

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Season Info

Director
Sam Miller, Michaela Coel
Creator
Michaela Coel
Executive Producer
Phil Clarke, Roberto Troni
Screenwriter
Michaela Coel
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jun 7, 2020