![]() ![]() This was definitely the best episode, hands down. I also thought this episode was incredibly beautiful, the aesthetics and visuals were astounding. ![]() I loved how realistic it was to show how after someone goes through trauma, many different situations can play through their head. SPOILERS, in case you haven’t seen it! I loved the whole Groundhog Day concept it had, and I thought all of the different situations that Arabella went through were amazing. ![]() Something I liked: The second to last episode, Ego Death, was amazing. Watching him silently suffer made me very very sad, but it was amazingly portrayed by Paapa Essiedu. As his character grew, I had so much respect for him and what he went through. He was incredibly underrated throughout the entire season, which makes me kinda mad. Paapa Essiedu as Kwame - the sweetest ever. Your birth is my birth, your death is my death. everyone, try and get a friend like Terry. their friendship was one of the best parts of the show, and that’s saying a whole lot. i loved how she was always a support system for Bella, even when she was being crazy. Weruche Opia as Terry - we all need a friend like Terry. This show is a must-watch, and I HIGHLY recommend you watch it right now. For those of you who don’t know, the series is based on her real-life experiences, and to create such a moving and honest show is incredible. The fact that she created, wrote, and starred in this show is so amazing. To see Arabella go through these stages and emotions after her assault was incredibly moving and almost brought me to tears several times. They are perfectly fit for their roles, and I loved watching their growth as the series went on. The actors in this series were absolutely amazing. I loved how in some scenes, the colors and brightness of the lighting would reflect the character’s feelings and emotions. Every episode is intricately crafted like an orchestra, with every little detail crucial to the storyline. It gives us a new perspective of the victim, and how sexual assault can truly turn someone’s life upside down. I May Destroy You tackles sexual assault and r*pe in a completely new and modern way, which is vital in today’s world. Probably one of the most powerful shows I’ve ever seen. I May Destroy You is available now on HBO Max.Logline: The question of sexual consent in contemporary life and how, in the new landscape of dating and relationships, we make the distinction between liberation and exploitation. Michaela Coel is the voice of a generation begging to be heard, and as long as she’s in the driver’s seat, these societal issues will continue to be brought to light. People have demanded change, and it’s time for us to do our part. Though a change has begun towards female empowerment and gender equality, we are still a long way away from reaching the main goal. What this show does best is bring to light the pain, fear, and anger that women face in our society today. It’s not enough to say you didn’t know when we are living in an age when all you have to do is listen. If you are privileged, you must put yourself into the perspective of those who aren’t and understand the threats that they live with every day. Though there are many of these moments, one of the main messages is that you must check yourself when in an encounter or relationship with someone else. Though the show isn’t necessarily focused on the police department, this one instance shows just how unfair and inconsiderate the police can be. With Kwame, we see how different it can be when it comes to reporting rape based on one’s sexual orientation and preference. Though Essiedu may not get as much screen time as he deserves, his character is key when it comes to seeing how his dating and sex life differs from those closest to him. Michaela Coel's HBO half-hour 'I May Destroy You' is a tonally complicated and confrontational series about consent and reinvention, very different from her. Essiedu plays Arabella’s friend, Kwame, a young gay black man who is struggling with his own experiences. In fact, with almost every episode jumping a bit in time, her evolution through self-care is a roller coaster of emotions.Īside from the tour de force that is Coel, one of the major standouts in this series is the emergence of actor Paapa Essiedu. You don’t get the same Arabella in every episode. She allows the audience to feel every which way about her, and each one is justified. What Coel brings to the main character, Arabella, is something very rare. Not only is she the writer and creator of the series, but Coel also delivers one of the most powerful performances of the year. ![]() Though the plot may seem straightforward, weaved throughout each episode is a study of certain societal issues ranging from consent and assault, to exploitation and cancel culture.Ĭoel is a true auteur. Set in modern-day England, “I May Destroy You” follows the lives of three friends who, after each experiencing sexual assault, must cope with the trauma that follows. Powerful and unflinching, Michaela Coel’s stylistically raw approach to consent is extremely relevant. ![]()
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