Derry Girls (TV Series 2018–2022) Poster

(2018–2022)

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Sex & Nudity

  • No sexual activity, no nudity. Some sexual dialogue which can be quite strong.
  • Graphic sex references.

Violence & Gore

  • Potential physical dangers to Catholics living in Northern Ireland are a recurring theme throughout the series. Terrorist bombings and killings are discussed. The aftermath of one bombing is shown on TV; people are reported to have died. Graffiti and a parade by Protestant Orangemen are presented as threatening.
  • One girl accidentally set a woman's living room on fire. To not get caught their mothers tie the main characters to the radiator in an attempt to stage a burglary. The scene is comedic in nature.

Profanity

  • Characters curse severely. F words abound, C words.
  • Constant swearing throughout, comedic.
  • Fuck is used a lot and there is one censored use of cunt.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

  • Some characters smoke and portray smoking as a way of relaxation.
  • Characters eat (or are implied to have eaten) cannabis scones (edibles, or as Michelle calls them, "funny scones" in Series 2, Episode 4. Grandad Joe eats one, and shortly after, gets high and praises Gerry, his son-in-law (who he normally hates), much to Erin's shock.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

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Violence & Gore

  • In season 2, episode 3. A drunk woman with teenage girls in her van runs over a sheep. Most of them try to move the sheep's corpse, but they end up dropping it.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

  • In Series 3, Episode 6, the group comes back from the concert, to learn from Gerry that Claire's dad has suffered an aneurysm. After waiting in the hospital for Claire, she comes out, crying. It is revealed that he died. Very sad and heartbreaking for viewers.

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