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My Mad Fat Diary

2013 – 2015Show3 seasons16 episodes

ComedyDrama
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Rotten Tomatoes96%90%

A deeply moving, melancholic comedy series about growing up and the mind, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for scares.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 16 episodes · best: S1E6 "It's a Wonderful Rae: Part 2" 8.8

Episodes

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Story

I keep a diary of all my thoughts and most of the time I don't even think about what I'm writing.

Set in 1996 in Lincolnshire, the show tells the tragic and humorous story of a very troubled young girl Rae, who has just left a psychiatric hospital, where she has spent four months after attempting suicide, begins to reconnect with her best friend Chloe and her group, who are unaware of Rae's mental health and body image problems, believing she was in France for the past four months.

Feels like

  • Teen Dramedy
  • Mental Health Focus
  • 90s Nostalgia
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Friendship & Identity
  • Darkly Humorous
  • Poignant Storytelling
  • Raw & Honest
  • Authentic Portrayal

Cast

24 of 39 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Benjamin Caron, Tim Kirkby, Luke Snellin
Written by
Tom Bidwell
Produced by
Matthew Bouch

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Facts

January 14, 2013 · July 6, 2015 · Ended

First aired
January 14, 2013
Last aired
July 6, 2015
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 16 episodes
Content
Strong Language, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

The Immodest Orgasm, Nothing but Hits, Clingy Jealous Girl +9

  • The Immodest Orgasm
  • Nothing but Hits
  • Clingy Jealous Girl
  • Naïve Newcomer
  • Hope Spot
  • Attempted Rape
  • Loners Are Freaks
  • Butt-Monkey
  • Hollywood Mid-Life Crisis
  • She Cleans Up Nicely
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • Love Hurts

12 of 90 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream My Mad Fat Diary?"

Questions about My Mad Fat Diary

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is My Mad Fat Diary worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90 (IMDb 8.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 96%).

How long does it take to watch My Mad Fat Diary?

12 h

About 12 hours: 16 episodes in 3 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2013 to 2015.

Will My Mad Fat Diary make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and dark humor (7 of 10).

Is My Mad Fat Diary plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does My Mad Fat Diary use?

The Immodest OrgasmNothing but HitsClingy Jealous GirlNaïve NewcomerHope SpotAttempted RapeLoners Are FreaksButt-MonkeyHollywood Mid-Life CrisisShe Cleans Up Nicely"The Reason You Suck" SpeechLove Hurtsand 78 more

TV Tropes lists 90 tropes for it, including The Immodest Orgasm, Nothing but Hits, and Clingy Jealous Girl.