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Season 1 – What It Feels Like for a Girl

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Exploring self-discovery and self-destruction; it is a new millennium and there is a whole world to explore, but Byron is stuck in a small working-class town that has not been the same since the coal mine shut down in the 80s; he needs to get away.
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Judy Berman TIME Magazine Jul 9
A coming-of-age drama that’s equal parts harrowing and exhilarating. Go to Full Review
Dan Einav Financial Times 06/13/2025
4/5
Howard is a revelation in a psychologically layered, emotionally charged role; at once charismatic and vulnerable, exhilarated and fatalistic, sharp-tongued and soft-hearted. Go to Full Review
Ed Power Daily Telegraph (UK) 06/09/2025
Ellis is magnetic as the sassy, sarcastic Byron. Go to Full Review
Laura Moreno Bay Area Reporter Jun 15
Paris Lees has given us a valuable trans story in “What It Feels Like for a Girl” that doesn’t beg for pity or ask for applause. It simply demands to be seen on its own terms. The story is based in truth and we’re fortunate to be able to see it. Go to Full Review
Stephen A. Russell sbs.com.au Nov 14
Hilarious, sexy, sometimes scary and abundantly unapologetic ... As [Paris] Lees and What It Feels Like for a Girl understand, being seen includes all our messiest glory, through our dumbest downfalls and wiggiest wins. Go to Full Review
Eneko Ruiz Jimenez El Pais (Spain) Oct 24
...although it stands out for its personal story...What It Feels Like For a Girl could have limited itself to narrating everything in six episodes,...and it doesn't add anything new in terms of its narrative and visual approach. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
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Kalissa H @kali_416 Jul 11 At times it was hard to watch, with all the risky situations that Byron was in. I was not bored and didn’t stop the series during those points though I was tempted. I thought the series wasn’t for me at the episode 2-3 point. However, the last two episodes were phenomenal. The last two episodes are some of the best I’ve watched. The penultimate episode was so well done. See more Solomon K @Solidan Jun 4 Started watching this show, and although it looked interesting I just couldn’t watch. The show has nothing to do with what it feels like to be a girl because the show is about a boy. I’m really not sure how the makers missed that one. The very title is misleading and will turn female viewers off when they realize that certain people are co-opting girlhood and making it something you can put on. Like a snazzy new outfit. If any of those people suddenly turned into an actual real life run of the mill girl they would probably unmake themselves. See more P T @Donthepedaphile Jun 3 More woke garbage that is unwatchable! See more Iain H @Coliander May 30 As a 45 year-old cisgender male, I initially felt like I was absolutely not the target audience for this series and almost gave it a miss. I'm absolutely delighted that I didn't. This is easily one of the best miniseries' I've seen this year. I watched all eight episodes in one sitting and could gladly go back and do it again. Every performance was absolutely stellar, particularly Ellis who gives an absolutely standout performance as Byron; but to single out Ellis' performance truly feels like a disservice to the rest of cast who all did a phenomenal job. It's such a shame that this series didn't get much publicity/recognition when it originally aired (if it did, it completely passed me by). This is a must watch for everyone - particularly those that have perhaps had their perception of the trans community coloured by the recent social discourse over the last couple of years. Outstanding television. See more Heather M @HeatherM 06/20/2025 This series was at times harrowing. The relationships were very well done, the friendships great and overall it was very moving. I thought that Ellis Harris was outstanding in the lead role and the cast was excellent. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 3, 2025 It is the dawn of the new millennium, and rebellious teenager Byron is determined to escape their small town at any cost; they find their lifeline in the most unlikely of places. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 3, 2025 Byron roams Nottingham in search of Max; they find belonging among a group of hedonistic misfits, but bad boy Liam threatens to throw everything up in the air. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 3, 2025 Byron is pulled into Liam's dangerous and intoxicating web, offering Byron a chance to reclaim power for themselves and make serious money in the process, but can Liam be trusted? Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 3, 2025 Buzzing from the encounter with Liam, Byron goes out on the town with The Divas. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 3, 2025 The walls close in on Byron, sparking a drug-fuelled psychosis as a way to outrun their demons; their grip on reality fractures, leaving them with nowhere left to run. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 3, 2025 With Byron's sentencing looming, Lisa tries to make amends by taking Byron on holiday. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 3, 2025 Byron faces the consequences of their actions, but struggles to navigate their new reality. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 3, 2025 Byron's dreams of escaping Hucknall are dealt a major blow. Details
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Season Info

Director
Brian Welsh, Ng Choon Ping, Marie Kristiansen
Creator
Paris Lees
Executive Producer
Liza Marshall, Ron O'Berst, Paris Lees, Brian Welsh, Paris Lees, Nawfal Faizullah
Screenwriter
Paris Lees, Paul Williams, Paul Williams
Network
BBC1SW
Genre
Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jun 3, 2025