I May Destroy You

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!

I want to delve into Michaela Coal's mind. Unbelievably talented. This show is hard, cry funny, heartwarming and brutal. Sexual assault story has never been told this way before. Groundbreaking stuff. A must see.

I don't know when I have seen a show that depicted real life so accurately.

What an incredible watch. I binge watched the whole season although it was not an 'easy' watch per say - it was raw and extremely needed.

It was excellently executed and I felt every single emotion. Michaela Coel is nothing short from phenomenal. The acting in this show was fantastic; as a Londoner, I love how true this show felt to reality. The soundtrack was equally fantastic. The throwback in Theo's segment was much appreciated nostalgia, although again, it was raw but needed.

I have learnt so much from this show and will recommend it to everyone I love.

There are lessons here that need to be learnt; this show is the truth. The experiences highlighted are what many of us go through and the world needs to see it - we must see it. We must see ourselves in both the victims and the villains, because you never know what side you may end up on; we must LEARN.

In order to move forward, we must listen to the stories of others and learn from them.

To dislike this show, is to dislike the truth.

Thank you so much Michaela, you're making big waves.

Just Finnished watching the first two episodes and they have completely drawn me in. I love the awareness that this series is raising plus the contagious ways off the leading actress. She is the perfect role for this character and I'm so glad to see her pop up on my screens again I've been waiting since chewing gum !