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Topics: Netflix, Rotten Tomatoes, Social Media, Streaming, Film and TV
Ellie Kemp
Topics: Netflix, Rotten Tomatoes, Social Media, Streaming, Film and TV
A sitcom dubbed the 'perfect' watch is available to stream now on Netflix.
The platform enjoys roaring success with its original TV shows - like this newly-released '10/10' teen drama labeled 'Elite on steroids.'
But sometimes, it's non-original shows from other networks can go overlooked. And honestly? They're some of the best!
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With a Netflix catalogue of more than 7,000 titles, it's pretty easy to miss out on some binge-worthy hidden gems here and there.
But if you're searching for a new comfort show to become your 'constant rewatch,' then look no further than this one.
Better yet, it features actresses who have gone on to become some of today's biggest stars. Think Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan, Renegade Nell's Louisa Harland and The Decameron's Saoirse-Monica Jackson.
The teen sitcom takes us to Europe, more specifically, 1990s Northern Ireland. Set in Derry, the drama unfolds the during the final years of the Troubles.
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This was a period of violent conflict from the late 1960s to 1998, mainly between Irish nationalists - mostly Catholics - who wanted unification with the Republic of Ireland, and Ulster unionists - mostly Protestants - who wanted to remain part of the United Kingdom.
The show follows Erin Quinn (Jackson), her cousin Orla (Harland) and their friends Clare and Michelle (Coughlan and Screw's Jamie-Lee O’Donnell) as they navigate the trials of adolescence.
From first crushes, family drama and school life, it all plays out against a backdrop of political unrest and cultural divide at their all-girls Catholic secondary school.
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The series premiered on Channel 4 in the UK in January 2018 and ran for three series, concluding with a special 45-minute episode in May 2022.
Netflix acquired international streaming rights shortly after the first series aired.
On the US version of the platform, Derry Girls became available in instalments too; the first arrived in December 2018, second in August 2019 and the third and final series in October 2022.
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Taking to Reddit, one Netflix subscriber asked others for their recommendations on favorite hidden gem series.
One social media didn't hesitate in responding with Derry Girls.
"Subtitles on but hands down one of the best!" they added.
Floods of comments replied in agreement, as one person said: "It's the best show on Netflix and one of the best comedies I've ever seen. It's perfect."
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A third chipped in: "I cried at the end of it. Such a good show," as a fourth enthused: "Yessss! One of my comfort shows now. I cannot think of anyone who wouldn't enjoy this show."
Others shared how they first discovered Derry Girls, as one wrote: "There is a Great British Bake Off episode with some of the cast and it is pretty hilarious."
"This is how I got into the show," another said. "Watched the Bake Off and thought their show was worth some interest. Now it’s a constant rewatch!"
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Derry Girls has earned an impressive 99 percent Rotten Tomatoes score across all three seasons.
Critics themselves described the debut run of episodes as 'perfectly curated' in their consensus, which also commended the show's 'raw writing' and humor.
Derry Girls is available to stream now on Netflix in both the US and the UK.