I May Destroy You

At once hyper-local and global in its concerns, I May Destroy You feels eminently contemporary, a necessary artistic distillation of a distinctly modern form of life.

"I May Destroy You" is the artist ascending to the next level by mixing comedy and pain together in a strange, harrowing, and vitalizing soup. ... Coel's writing and the command of filmic artistry somehow prevails over the what reads as a such corrosive sadness. It's a testament to her skill that "I May Destroy You" manages to be funny and tender in all the right places, fearlessly cuffing viewers to discomfort, be it her character's and her own, in others.

It’s a brave effort that dares to pair humor with intense, difficult subject matter. The result is a series that’s as intimate and authentic as it is topical and necessary.

In “I May Destroy You,” [actress and director/writer Michaela Coel] rarely strikes a false note. ... While the series begins and ends strongly, there are times in the middle when it loses some focus. ... At just about every step, it’s touching and quietly hilarious. Coel gets away with things that would be dicey for other writer-directors, and she does it with consistency.

Overall, I May Destroy You is very much a must-watch show you need to keep on your radar. This show is fearless in its attitude towards the modern world in which it exists, with Coel’s creative voice bursting through to make some necessary commentary.

It’s a wild balance to strike, and if the show can’t quite keep all its plates spinning at once, it makes the moments where the show comes together pop with exceptional clarity. At its best, I May Destroy You ruffles your feathers unpleasantly, creating moments that trigger an urge to laugh uncontrollably commingled with a sense of spreading unease.

Her plot is a Byzantine mish-mash, her characters complex but uninterestingly so, and her attention to detail frequently unpleasant.

an incredibly written and directed series. it's amazing how it combines comedy with serious issues such as sexual abuse. the talent is overflowing.

Michaela Cole is pure talent. As the star, writer and director of some of the episodes she is beyond brilliant. One of the best shows on HBO Max. Loved every episode.

Strong initial premise with lots of promise that ends up taking MASSIVE tangents most of the season and concludes with a dull thud. It is groundbreaking in certain aspects tackling sexuality, consensual sex, **** (both male-female, male-male). There are a number of great scenes/great moments however a small number of good episodes/storylines. The protagonist in the show is billed as a witty, cutting edge millenial writer yet often comes across as a complete airhead who sabotages her career in ways no adult would ever do. This inconsistency carries over in other ways when a heavy drama scene suddenly has corny jokes in there for no reason other than to indulge the showrunner. Ultimately, the show is poorly structured, all over the place and totally unclear in it's vision. If your bar for television is low and the topical themes of ****, et cetera are of huge interest to you then you should consider watching.

Worst series I've ever watched. Continued in hope of improvement but like another commentators said on here, none of the characters were likeable in the slightest. Came across like mean girls and I truly hope young women don't aspire to this, garbage.

Garbage. Acting is great, but what are these storylines? I was intrigued during episode 1. Episode 3 is all about drugs and sex. Where's the depth ? Amazing storytelling ? Amazing characters ? Not here. This show is pointless. This is no Insecure, that's for sure.