It speaks volumes to the trauma that’s experienced and explores all the “what ifs” and self-blame that often occurs.
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Michaela Coel as Arabella and Weruche Opia as Terry in I May Destroy You (Courtesy of HBO)īut where the series thrives is in its handling of sexual assault and what it is like for the survivors. The ups and downs of friendship are expertly explored throughout and is a part of the show that many viewers will find utterly relatable. The acting throughout the show is pitch-perfect from start to finish by all the cast members, but the friendship between Bella, Terry and Kwame is truly amazing. Whether it is a character we see regularly like Bella, Terry and Kwame, or ones that we see less of such as Ben (Stephen Wright), Theo (Harriet Webb), Biagio (Marouane Zotti) or Simon (Aml Ameen), each has their part to play within the grand scheme of the series. However, the show’s strengths lie both within its script and within the lead and supporting cast members. This is something that may have been difficult had the writing been different and had the cast not been top-notch. The series unpacks a plethora of various topics in its 12-episode run including consent, sex positivity and privilege just to name a few. Coel’s writing is uniquely her own and while the series deals with heavy subject matter, bits of Coel’s comedic prowess still shine through, providing poignant moments of levity to various episodes of the show. There are no right or wrong ways to continue on after something traumatic occurs in your life, and that is an element of the show it was clear Coel was very cognizant of. The show explains that it’s okay not to be okay and that the stages of grief and healing are different for each individual. I May Destroy You deals with triggering subject matter like sexual assault, however, it’s the focus the series has on reinvention and the healing process that is so important to watch. Michaela Coel as Arabella in I May Destroy You (Courtesy of HBO) However, not everything goes to plan and Bella has some major setbacks in her recovery process. With the help and support of her friends Terry (Weruche Opia) and Kwame (Paapa Essiedu), Bella tries to put her life back together after the realization that she was raped. However, the following day she decides to seek out some answers that all lead her to the fact that something was slipped into her drink.
However, when she finally does make it to her flat, she keeps getting flashbacks that allude to something more sinister – but Bella doesn’t believe that any of it is real at first.
Toward the end of the night, we see Bella stumbling from the nightclub seemingly alone. While she declines at first, the temptation to go out and have a good time trumps her need to continue writing. In a quiet space, Bella tries to find her groove but it eventually lured out by her friends. With her advance in hand, but the words not coming to her, Bella needs to regain her focus. The series follows Arabella on her path to writing her second book. Bella’s (Coel) journey after she is sexually assaulted in a night club. In the new series created and written by Michaela Coel ( Chewing Gum), I May Destroy You takes viewers on Arabella a.k.a.
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