I’d even add, unlike many other shows which often feature white women, we don’t see Arabella given that allowance to have the world stop or slow down for her. In so many ways, “I May Destroy You” makes it clear that Arabella’s story is both universal but focused on her people. Alongside that, we have a character that reminds Arabella of the responsibility she has as an influencer since she can bring in companies that mean to only exploit their people into their sacred space. We are given small comments like the ignorant statement Terry makes about Black people not doing coke or getting raped, with the exception of Arabella. It Doesn’t Shy Away From Race & The Role That PlaysĪrabella and her friends being of either African or Caribbean descent isn’t something danced around. That struggling isn’t all that goes on, but you will experience and have reprieves. These moments, while rare, allow you to remember that there is joy during the period you seek healing and understanding. Take, for instance, Kwame, Terry, and Arabella joking around in a park with water flying. With a show handling the heavy subject matter of rape, race, and often challenging you, it makes each moment of joy so special. Also, as we meet Arabella’s family, dive into Arabella’s friendship with a character named Simon, and even experience Arabella’s relationship with Biagio, you see multiple stories the show could have taken further. Which is another huge thing explored as the show goes into what a person should and shouldn’t have to reveal about themselves. It contains conversations about race in terms of Terry’s pursuit of being an actress, Kwame dealing with intimacy with other Black men, and what it means to be Black in London.Īlongside that, we do address Arabella’s rape and a second situation which isn’t as violent, but nonetheless didn’t have her consent. However, that’s not all “I May Destroy You” offers. Like many, with so much focus being on Arabella’s rape there was the need to question if that was all the show would focus on? Especially considering Michaela Coel revealed she was raped at a convention years ago. Highlights The Show Doesn’t Focus Solely On Arabella Being Raped For now forever altered, “I May Destroy You’s” first season evolves into conversation triggers about consent, the complications of intimacy, and reclaiming your person. Thus begins her journey to not just get justice, but understand what happened and who she is after it. However, unlike when she is left to her own devices in Italy, where she ends up falling for a man named Biagio, Arabella partying on her own, in London, leads to her being raped when Simon leaves her behind. We see this in Italy when Terry parties with Arabella, then abandons her and again when Arabella’s other friend, Simon, abandons her. However, one of Arabella’s problems is she not only parties hard, with coke, alcohol, and so much more, but her friends don’t try to rein her in or watch out for her as she needs them to. Arabella wants fun, romance, and enjoys partying. Taking place over approximately one year, we begin in January when the author of “Chronicles of a Fed Up Millenial” is like any 20 something. This content contains pertinent spoilers. It is a conversation starter with a wide range of topics. “I May Destroy You” presents far more than a narrative about navigating life post being raped. Subscribe To Hear About Our Latest Posts.The Show Doesn't Focus Solely On Arabella Being Raped - 87%.It Doesn't Shy Away From Race & The Role That Plays - 86%.It Challenges You As It Does Its Characters - 90%.Arabella's Journey Might Be Unlike What You're Used To - 89%.It Pushes You To Understand Why Going To The Police Isn't The Norm After Being Raped - 84%.Simon's Storyline With His Girl Abruptly Ends - 73%.What We’d Like To See From The Next Season?.Has Another Season Been Confirmed: Unknown.Rating: Positive (Watch This) – Recommended.Simon’s Storyline With His Girl Abruptly Ends.It Pushes You To Understand Why Going To The Police Isn’t The Norm After Being Raped.Arabella’s Journey Might Be Unlike What You’re Used To. It Challenges You As It Does Its Characters.It Doesn’t Shy Away From Race & The Role That Plays.
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