Teen sitcoms are a guilty pleasure and there’s no harm in indulging in some of it without any judgments. For this weekend we have a perfect teen sitcom, set in the 90s, sorted out just for you!
We are talking about ’Derry Girls’ currently streaming on Netflix. Inspired by creator Lisa McGee’s personal experience, the show is set in Derry, Northern Ireland and follows a group of catholic school girls in the amidst of a national crisis.
‘Derry Girls’ revolves around Erin (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Michelle (Jamie-Lee O’Donnell), Clare (Nicola Coughlan), Orla (Louisa Harland) and James (Dylan Llewellyn) — as they navigate school, friendship, their parents, and other highs and lows of growing up.
The show is unique for its raunchy, dark comedy mixed with heartfelt moments all while a crisis is happening in the background and affecting lives. ‘Derry Girls’ has amazing performances and the chemistry between actors is the highlight.
All three seasons of ‘Derry Girls’ is out there on Netflix so get your popcorn and/or icecream ready for the binge session this weekend.