It transpires that Della is a pseudonym used by Zain, who offers to help Arabella with her writing. Meanwhile, Kwame meets Tyrone in an attempted hookup, but instead their relationship becomes more romantic.Īrabella's publishers drop her book as she has still not finished it, after she had reached out to successful author "Della" signed to the same publisher. Arabella's increasing social media presence drives a wedge between her and her friends.Īrabella's family meet up for her mum's birthday, prompting memories of her childhood spent between two parental homes. Kwame hooks up with a woman (Nilufer) but it ends badly when he reveals he is gay. There is tension between Theo and Terry.Īfter the police close the investigation, Arabella makes a surprise visit to Biagio who refuses to see her. At the party she attempts to matchmake Kwame with another man by locking them in her bedroom. Īrabella becomes an influencer for a vegan brand, and hosts a birthday party for Terry.
In a flashback to the mid-2000s, Theo accuses classmate Ryan of violent rape, but Arabella and Terry provide evidence to the teachers that her story is not entirely true. Kwame goes to the police about his attack but is not taken seriously.Īrabella attends a support group hosted by Theodora, who was at school with her and Terry. Meanwhile, Kwame and Damon visit a man from Grindr, and this encounter turns violent after Damon leaves.Īrabella exposes Zain's actions at a literary festival. They later have sex and he removes the condom without her knowledge. Meanwhile, Terry has a film audition.Ī flashback to Ostia, Italy where Arabella and Terry have a wild night out, meeting local man Biagio.Īrabella becomes close with fellow writer Zain. Suffering traumatic memories of the rape, Arabella goes to the police. At some point during the night, she is raped in a bar toilet. She decides to take a break by going for a drink with friends. Tyler Luke Cunningham as Kai, Terry's love interestĮpisodes I May Destroy You, season 1 episodes No.Īrabella is on a deadline to finish her second book.
Gershwyn Eustache Jnr as Tyrone, one of Kwame's hookups.Pearl Chanda as Nilufer, Kwame's first female hookup.Shalisha James-Davis as Loretta, a member of Theodora's support group.Harriet Webb as Theodora, Arabella and Terry's childhood classmate.Franc Ashman as Susy Henny, Arabella's publisher.Tobi King Bakare as Nicholas, Arabella's brother.Karan Gill as Zain Sareen, writer from Henny publishing.Fehinti Balogun as Damon, Kwame's love interest.Andi Osho as Carrie, Arabella's therapist.Rebecca Calder as Shirley, a rape victim who meets Arabella at the hospital.Ann Akin as Alissa, Simon's secret lover.Aml Ameen as Simon, Arabella's friend who works in the City of London.
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The series received nine nominations at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series it won two awards including Outstanding Writing for Coel. Īccording to Metacritic, I May Destroy You was the most critically acclaimed television programme of 2020, and was described by The New York Times as "the perfect show for an anxious world." It won the BAFTAs for Best Mini-Series, Best Director: Drama, Best Writer: Drama and Best Actress, in addition to two RTS Programme Awards, two Independent Spirit Awards, a Gotham Award, a GLAAD Media Award, an NAACP Image Award and a Peabody Award. The series premiered on 7 June 2020 on HBO and on 8 June 2020 on BBC One. Coel stars as Arabella, a young writer in the public eye who seeks to rebuild her life after being raped. The series is set in London with a predominantly Black British cast. I May Destroy You is a British black comedy-drama television limited series created, written, co-directed, and executive produced by Michaela Coel for BBC One and HBO.
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