Derry Girls

[SpindleWhorl]

I thought the show was set in 1993/1994 but Spice Girls didn't come out til 1996?

 

[WhiteOrchid]

I thought the show was set in 1993/1994 but Spice Girls didn't come out til 1996?

Yes. Spice Girls were 1996. I noticed that in the first 2 series they used music that wasn't in the charts till a couple of years later, annoyed me a little at first but just learnt to go with the flow and enjoy the 90's throwbacks regardless of timing being slightly out!

 

[Rubyred97]

Nah...very underwhelming. Thought Nicola Coghlan was really OTT. Could barely understand what she was saying. Liam was a nice surprise though!

Im not sure if the reason I enjoyed episode 2 so much more was her ‘sponsored silence’

 

[Chinese_whispers]

I thought the show was set in 1993/1994 but Spice Girls didn't come out til 1996?

Clinton visited Derry in ‘95 so the timeline still fits.

 

[Merpedy]

I think Nicola has an inflated ego since Bridgerton, she’s not as funny in this season of Derry Girls.
I’m still enjoying it so far but it’s got a slight air of self awareness where they know it’s a hit so they tend to overact/live up to previous series.

She has apparently said that she forgot how to act as Clare and that there was overlap between Bridgeton and Derry Girls while filming so her scenes were done quickly

 

[candyland_]

I thought ep2 was better. James and Orla keep it feeling like the first two series did, the adults do too. Erin and Claire ruin it a little bit with their over acting.

 

[Webster1357]

I thought ep2 was better. James and Orla keep it feeling like the first two series did, the adults do too. Erin and Claire ruin it a little bit with their over acting.

I don't want to trash it because I really do like it, bit I find Erin really annoying with her constant gurning/grimacing.

I have found myself enjoying the adults more this season so far...Gerry, GERRY, GERRY...did you shout me?

Their interactions with the plumber were excellent - 'sure you're a fine specimen'. 'I'm of sub normal intelligence', and on hearing that the plumbers wife had left him for a friend 'Jesus what must the friend look like? Just gold!

 

[DCICassieStuart]

Plumber: "I'm originally from Kildare"

Granda: "I'm sorry to hear that"

It's just the deadpan way he says his one liners

Love Granda Joe.

 

[Dizzy]

Yet to watch ep 2 but the adult interactions are often my favourite - the dynamic of the 4 of them is perfect.

 

[Merpedy]

Parts of episode 2 felt like a bit of a parody

The end of it was pretty good though

 

[Chinese_whispers]

The second episode is much better! It feels a bit more like the Derry Girls we love. I’m going to pretend the first episode didn’t happen

“my ma? What is he some kind of reverse paedophile?” - best sentence I’ve heard in ages.

 

[Kattykat10]

I’m loving the adults more this series and Sister Michael is so funny.

 

[Daddy Cool]

Unsure if it’s because we know their ages now but none of them look school age to me anymore (apart from Clare lol) also the girl who plays Erin is looking ill so glad it’s the last series and hope the rest feels less forced than the first couple of episodes as it has been a gem of a programme!

 

[CrackingOwlSanctuary]

I came to the series late and really enjoyed it, I do think you have to take things with a pinch of salt though and just enjoy it for what it is. There was a scene in the latest episode that was shall we say an homage to Father Ted, it was still funny but struck me immediately and it isn't the first time I've noted influences like that. Scene in question:

 

[DCICassieStuart]

I came to the series late and really enjoyed it, I do think you have to take things with a pinch of salt though and just enjoy it for what it is. There was a scene in the latest episode that was shall we say an homage to Father Ted, it was still funny but struck me immediately and it isn't the first time I've noted influences like that. Scene in question:

Uncle Colm was definitely 'influenced' by Fr Stone.

 

[CrackingOwlSanctuary]

Maybe a combination of him and Father Purcell:

 

[Jaybtee]

Claire is almost unwatchable! I really don’t rate Nicola as an actress at all. She basically plays the same character is s2 of Bridgerton, just an aristo version only on second episode but it’s lost a wee bit of the charm for me

Maybe a combination of him and Father Purcell:

Father Ted was just sooooo good. Might watch some
Eps tonight

 

[Warpaint]

Is it me or have they made James into kind of an idiot this series?

 

[witchofwestbyfleet]

I did like Orla's Pop Tarts tantrum in ep2 ... relatable! (When I was a child/teen I had an irrational anxiety that plain biscuits on a plate would feel slighted if I chose a fancy one, so I would, in Orla's words, "end up eating them out of pity")

 

[Meringue22]

I did like Orla's Pop Tarts tantrum in ep2 ... relatable! (When I was a child/teen I had an irrational anxiety that plain biscuits on a plate would feel slighted if I chose a fancy one, so I would, in Orla's words, "end up eating them out of pity")

I related to it too tbh