I May Destroy You

2020·Show
12Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
IMDb8.0Metacritic866.9Rotten Tomatoes98%75%
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Masterful craft, high energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Pathos9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Dark Humor7
  • Cringe Humor6

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Novelty9

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction10
  • Acting10
  • Character Depth10

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Find your way forward. Find your way back.

Set in London, where gratification is only an app away, the story centers on Arabella, a carefree, self-assured Londoner with a group of great friends, a boyfriend in Italy, and a burgeoning writing career. But when her drink is spiked, she must question and rebuild every element of her life.
Psychological TraumaSocial CommentaryContemporary LondonNon-Linear NarrativeCharacter StudyDarkly HumorousIntimate & RawSexual Assault RecoveryModern Dating Scene

Crew

Directed by:
Sam Miller, Michaela Coel
Written by:
Michaela Coel
Produced by:
Simon Maloney, Simon Meyers

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about I May Destroy You

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream I May Destroy You legally?

HBO MaxSpectrum On Demand

I May Destroy You is included with a subscription to Spectrum On Demand and HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is I May Destroy You worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 86). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is I May Destroy You rated?

TV-MASexual contentStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content, strong language, drug use, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.

How many seasons does I May Destroy You have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 12 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on I May Destroy You?

Critics92
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate I May Destroy You higher (92) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did I May Destroy You air?

It ran from 2020 to 2020 and has ended.

What language is I May Destroy You in?

EnglishItalianAkan

It was made in English, with some Italian, Akan. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch I May Destroy You?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for I May Destroy You in 99 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does I May Destroy You use?

TuckerizationHeteronormative CrusaderHeterosexual Life-PartnersNo Periods, PeriodDespair Event HorizonNonconformist Dyed HairContraception DeceptionIt's All About MeFreudian ExcuseGrey-and-Gray MoralityAutobiographical RoleRape as Dramaand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for I May Destroy You, including Tuckerization, Heteronormative Crusader, Heterosexual Life-Partners.

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