Derry Girls

Cotta

This has been a massive hit in Northern Ireland and across the UK, I seem to be the only one who finds it contrived, badly acted and very cringeworthy.

What am I missing with this programme?

JulieElizabeth

Nope, I agree with you

BigAl94

Agree 100 per cent - dreadful programme which reflected very badly on NI

steveymp

Chill people, I would be considered a grumpy old man these days but I loved it :rotfl: the acting could be a bit OTT in certain scenes but overall just enjoy it for what it is, 30 minutes of well written comedy :T

Zola.

I haven't seen it yet, but many in work say its good... hmm

Leothecat

I agree with the over acting but have to say I've enjoyed it.
There are some really funny moments which CANNOT be said for Mrs Brown or The Hole in the Wall Gang. Now those are 2 shows which really are embarrassing and cringe worthy!
The one with the house party was very funny as was the one with the "wee RA man" in the boot.

elsien

I'm not 100% convinced by it, but I'd watch it over Mrs Brown's Boys any day.

Zola.

I'd rather dig my eyeballs out with a spoon than watch Mrs Browns

absolute crap.

Oh look its a May Mcfettridge in a skirt again. Bore off! Sh1te :rotfl:

Chickabiddybex

I love Derry Girls - maybe it's the 90s nostalgia I dunno, but I can look past the cringey acting. Plus, it gets a bit better as it goes along and it doesn't focus on the main girl as much and focuses more on the other characters. Tommy Tiernan is great and I love the nun at the school - and the girl with brown hair is fantastic! So funny.

The season finale was a real sucker punch. I love how they've dealt with the troubles being a backdrop of their lives but not the main plot of the show. I think it's quite an accurate way of showing things. The girls are just trying to have normal lives and go through normal teenage stuff. The last episode was haunting with the juxtaposition of the kids being kids but then the horrific news breaking.

I can't wait for season 2!

Oakdene

Me & my daughter have loved it, my daughter thinks I am going to be like the Grandfather when I am older!!

motorguy

Chickabiddybex wrote: »

I love Derry Girls - maybe it's the 90s nostalgia I dunno, but I can look past the cringey acting. Plus, it gets a bit better as it goes along and it doesn't focus on the main girl as much and focuses more on the other characters. Tommy Tiernan is great and I love the nun at the school - and the girl with brown hair is fantastic! So funny.

Yes, i'm with you - its the nostalgia element to it, and we think its very funny. Maybe its an age thing - i'm 48 and my wifes 45.

Would like to see Tommy Tiernan do more in it though.