Series synopsis
I May Destroy You is a British drama television series that premiered on BBC One on June 7, 2020. It ended on July 14, 2020. It was created by Michaela Coel. It stars Michaela Coel, Weruche Opia, Lara Rossi and Ann Akinjirin.
Set in London, where gratification is only an app away, the story centers on Arabella, a carefree, self-assured Londoner with a group of great friends, a boyfriend in Italy, and a burgeoning writing career. But when her drink is spiked, she must question and rebuild every element of her life.
Premise
Set in London, where gratification is only an app away, the story centers on Arabella, a carefree, self-assured Londoner with a group of great friends, a boyfriend in Italy, and a burgeoning writing career. But when her drink is spiked, she must question and rebuild every element of her life.
Premise: Find your way forward. Find your way back.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Michaela Coel as Arabella Essiuedu
- Weruche Opia as Terry Pratchard
- Lara Rossi as Kat
- Ann Akinjirin as Alissa
- Marouane Zotti as Biagio
- Mariah Gale as Officer Beth
- Sarah Niles as Officer Funmi
- Natalie Walter as Francine
Supporting cast
- Stephen Wight as Ben
- Adam James as Julian
- Lewis Reeves as David
- Paapa Essiedu as Kwame Acheamong
Guest cast
- Ansu Kabia as Derae
- Layo-Christina Akinlude as Sonia (Street Fan)
- Emmanuella Cole as Theresa (Bus Stop Fan)
- Katherine Jakeways as Jacki (interviewer)
- Juno Dawson as Scarlett
- Gualtiero Burzi as Max (waiter)
- Camille Dugay Comencini as Mathilda
- Alessandro Carbonara as Giovanni
- Alberto Brosio as Luigi
- Samson Ajewole as Malik
- Elise Palmer as Genevieve (hairdresser)
- Kadiff Kirwan as Officer Tom
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | June 7, 2020 | July 14, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Eyes Eyes Eyes Eyes After visiting her aspirational long-distance boyfriend in Italy, writer Arabella returns to London, where she is greeted by a deluge of frantic messages from her literary agents. With a matter of hours left to finish a draft of her second book, she plans to pull an all-nighter - but is soon tempted to join a friend on a night out. |
June 7, 2020 |
| 2 |
Someone Is Lying Lunch with Terry gets Arabella thinking about the hazy events of the previous night, prompting her to probe Simon for answers. Growing increasingly desperate to put together the pieces, Arabella drops by Simon's apartment – and, later, finds herself at an unwelcoming doorstep. Meanwhile, Terry has a lousy audition, and a concerned Kwame rushes to Arabella's side. |
June 9, 2020 |
| 3 |
Don't Forget the Sea Three months earlier, Terry visits Arabella in Ostia, Italy, where she's living large on her agents' dime. After procuring party favors, Arabella and Terry each have a wild night of their own. |
June 15, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 7, 2020 |
| Last aired | July 14, 2020 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 22:45:00 |