--- title: "We Are Lady Parts: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/tv/we-are-lady-parts/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/tv/we-are-lady-parts" critics_score: 84 critics_reviews: 9 licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # We Are Lady Parts (2021): what the critics said Critics' score 84 from 9 reviews: 9 positive, 0 mixed, 0 negative. The reviews are unanimous in their approval. Critics like that a sitcom about an all-female Muslim punk band lets its characters be funny, rude, confused and devout at once, rather than making a lesson of them. The praise clusters on the band itself: the easy camaraderie between the women, the sisterhood that holds the plotting together, and the original songs, which several critics single out as funny in their own right. The ensemble is admired across the board; Collider picks out Anjana Vasan and Sarah Kameela Impey, and IndieWire credits Nida Manzoor’s direction with drawing a spark from the performance scenes. The spread is narrow. The one clear reservation comes from The Telegraph, which enjoys the premise and the lead but thinks the series tries a little too hard to be cool and paints with a broad brush. One or two others note the chaos of the plotting without holding it against the show. Nobody dislikes it; the disagreement is only about how warmly to recommend it. ## Evening Standard Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 20 May 2021. The critic describes the series as a riotous musical comedy fizzing with anarchic energy and instantly memorable characters. She singles out the easy camaraderie of the band and the touching depictions of family ties and female friendships. [Read the review](https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/tvfilm/we-are-lady-parts-review-channel-4-b936285.html) ## The AV Club — Saloni Gajjar Rating A-. 1 June 2021. The series is a delightful coming-of-age story with authentic representation of Muslim experiences, featuring catchy original songs and astute commentary. It avoids stereotypical tropes and showcases nuanced takes on representation through strong ensemble chemistry. [Read the review](https://www.avclub.com/peacock-s-we-are-lady-parts-is-an-endearingly-angsty-te-1846974369) ## The Guardian — Mina Hussain Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 20 May 2021. The critic praises the series as a fresh, stereotype-defying sitcom about an all-female Muslim punk band that allows its characters to be funny, sexual, ridiculous and conflicted. She highlights the strength of the sisterhood and the hilarious original songs amid the cultural confusion and millennial feminism. [Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/may/20/we-are-lady-parts-review-give-it-up-for-tvs-fearless-muslim-riot-grrrls) ## Vulture — Jen Chaney Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 3 June 2021. The delightful series upends stereotypes about Muslim culture with its brash all-female punk band, delivering energy, joy, and authentic rough music. It lovingly photographs the women and explores their multifaceted identities without pigeonholing them. [Read the review](https://www.vulture.com/article/we-are-lady-parts-peacock-series-review.html) ## IndieWire — Steve Greene Rating B+. 3 June 2021. The critic highlights the energetic merging of aspiring artists and the fictional frame, praising the playful flair and distinct twists. Nida Manzoor's direction draws a spark out of the band's performances. [Read the review](https://www.indiewire.com/2021/06/we-are-lady-parts-peacock-review-punk-band-season-1-1234642099/) ## The Hollywood Reporter — Lovia Gyarkye Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 3 June 2021. The series is an entertainingly chaotic story of Muslim sisterhood centered on an all-women punk band. The critic praises the sharp writing, zesty style, dynamic performances (especially the lead singer), and the way it handles the characters' relationship to their faith and identity without reducing it to a simple escape narrative. [Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/we-are-lady-parts-1234962099/) ## The Telegraph Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 20 May 2021. The review calls the series a sparky comedy that joyfully dismantles Muslim stereotypes through its all-female punk band premise. It notes the lovable lead and broad approach but suggests it tries a bit too hard to be cool. [Read the review](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2021/05/20/lady-parts-review-joyful-dismantling-muslim-stereotypes/) ## Collider — Liz Shannon Miller Rating A-. 3 June 2021. The critic calls the series one of the most delightfully punk shows, praising its story of young Muslim women forming identities and a band outside cultural expectations. She singles out the strong ensemble performances, especially Anjana Vasan and Sarah Kameela Impey, the infectious spirit, and the mix of original tracks and covers. [Read the review](https://collider.com/we-are-lady-parts-review-peacock/) ## Paste — Shayna Maci Warner Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 21 June 2021. The critic highlights how the show celebrates repeated failures as essential to DIY success and queer/marginalized coming-of-age stories. She praises the raucous tone, exciting soundtrack, stylized interludes, and the raw enthusiasm of the sisterhood among the band members. [Read the review](https://www.pastemagazine.com/tv/we-are-lady-parts/we-are-lady-parts-review) --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Our review: https://film.one/tv/we-are-lady-parts.md