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I May Destroy You

I May Destroy You

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20207.21 Season12 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Set in London, where gratification is only an app away, the story centers on Arabella, a carefree, self-assured Londoner with a group of great friends, a boyfriend in Italy, and a burgeoning writing career. But when her drink is spiked, she must question and rebuild every element of her life.

Created by Philip Clarke
Written by Natasha Phillips
Produced by Simon Maloney, Simon Meyers
NetworksBBC One

Top Cast

Michaela Coel

Michaela Coel

Arabella Essiuedu

Weruche Opia

Weruche Opia

Terry Pratchard

Paapa Essiedu

Paapa Essiedu

Kwame Acheamong

Themes & Keywords

london, englandraperoofiesexual assaultprovocativeintense

About I May Destroy You

I May Destroy You is a drama series that first aired in 2020 exploring themes of london, england, rape, roofie, sexual assault, provocative, intense. Created by Philip Clarke, it stars Michaela Coel, Weruche Opia, Paapa Essiedu. Set in London, where gratification is only an app away, the story centers on Arabella, a carefree, self-assured Londoner with a group of great friends, a boyfriend in Italy, and a burgeoning writing career. But when her drink is spiked, she must question and rebuild every element of her life.

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