Derry Girls (2018)

The critic praises the show's wicked sense of humour, pitch-perfect 90s nostalgia, and the brilliant ensemble cast of teenage girls whose antics are reckless, joyful and celebratory. The fast-paced jokes and authentic portrayal of teenage life stand out.

The critic calls it their favorite comedy of the year, praising its raucous humor, foul-mouthed characters, and how it upends the 'poor Irish childhood' genre with charm and irreverence while highlighting the writing, cast and direction by Michael Lennox.

The critic calls Derry Girls fantastically funny teen TV that is obsessively rooted in its specific time and place in 1990s Northern Ireland. They single out the show's deep sympathy and generosity toward its flawed, absurd characters for praise.

The critic finds it laugh-out-loud funny black comedy with brilliant one-liners, 90s nostalgia, and a cracking cast; singles out its fresh perspective on life during the Troubles.

The critic sees it as a winning coming-of-age comedy echoing The Inbetweeners but distinguished by its Troubles-era Derry setting, with strong performances especially from Saoirse Jackson as Erin.

The review notes that the episode is slightly less funny than previous ones but remains whip-smart, cheerfully uplifting, and full of one-liners, with writer Lisa McGee targeting religion, politics and sex for dark laughs.

The critic praises the show's sharp writing that balances slapstick comedy with its serious backdrop of the Troubles. They single out the finale's mix of personal drama and larger historical events for particular note.