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Derry Girls

2018 – 2022Show3 seasons19 episodesTV-MA

ComedyDrama
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5Metacritic878.1Rotten Tomatoes99%95%

A nostalgic, wholesome comedy series about growing up and family, with standout dialogue and performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 19 episodes · best: S3E7 "The Agreement" 9.1

Episodes

8.0
8.4
8.3

Story

Catch yourself on.

Amidst the political conflict of Northern Ireland in the 1990s, five secondary school students square off with the universal challenges of being a teenager.

Feels like

  • Nineties Nostalgia
  • Northern Irish Teen Comedy
  • Sharp Witty Dialogue
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Cringe Humor Masterclass
  • Period Soundtrack
  • Heartwarming Coming-of-Age
  • Political Backdrop Satire
  • Relatable Awkwardness
  • Feel-Good Series

Cast

24 of 90 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michael Lennox
Written by
Lisa McGee

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 4, 2018 · May 18, 2022 · Ended

First aired
January 4, 2018
Last aired
May 18, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 19 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Mundane Made Awesome, Big Fancy House, O.O.C. Is Serious Business +9

  • Mundane Made Awesome
  • Big Fancy House
  • O.O.C. Is Serious Business
  • Butt-Monkey
  • Politically Correct History
  • Screw Politeness, I'm a Senior!
  • Freeze-Frame Bonus
  • Unsympathetic Comedy Protagonist
  • The Cameo
  • Ship Tease
  • Jerkass Has a Point
  • Serious Business

12 of 107 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Derry Girls?"

Questions about Derry Girls

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Derry Girls?

Netflix

In the United States, Derry Girls streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Derry Girls worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 8.5, Rotten Tomatoes 99%, and Metacritic 87).

Is Derry Girls okay for kids?

TV-MAStrong languageSexual content

Yes: it's rated TV-MA in the United States for strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Derry Girls?

7 h

About 7 hours: 19 episodes in 3 seasons of about 23 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2022.

Will Derry Girls make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Derry Girls?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Derry Girls use?

Mundane Made AwesomeBig Fancy HouseO.O.C. Is Serious BusinessButt-MonkeyPolitically Correct HistoryScrew Politeness, I'm a Senior!Freeze-Frame BonusUnsympathetic Comedy ProtagonistThe CameoShip TeaseJerkass Has a PointSerious Businessand 95 more

TV Tropes lists 107 tropes for it, including Mundane Made Awesome, Big Fancy House, and O.O.C. Is Serious Business.