I May Destroy You

British television series

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I May Destroy You is a British television series written, starring in, and produced by Michaela Coel. The series, which aired in 2020, centers on Arabella, a young Londoner played by Coel, who grapples with issues of sexual assault, consent, and trauma following an incident during a night out.12

The show was widely praised for its realistic portrayal of the aftermath of rape and for highlighting the experiences of Black women and LGBTQ+ characters. Coel's work on I May Destroy You earned her significant accolades, including an Emmy Award for outstanding writing in a limited television series, making her the first Black woman to receive this honor.12

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I May Destroy You
…Coel wrote the groundbreaking series I May Destroy You, which aired in 2020. It starred Coel as Arabella, a young Londoner who navigates issues of sexual violence, consent, and trauma after she is sexually assaulted during a night out with friends. The series, which Coel codirected and executive produced, was…
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…Coel wrote the groundbreaking series I May Destroy You, which aired in 2020. It starred Coel as Arabella, a young Londoner who navigates issues of sexual violence, consent, and trauma after she is sexually assaulted during a night out with friends. The series, which Coel codirected and executive produced, was…
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