# I May Destroy You (2020) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/i-may-destroy-you/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 86% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 98/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 78% |
| Metascore | 92/100 |
| IMDb | 7.9/10 |
| Fan Score | 76% |
| Creator | Michaela Coel |
| Platform | BBC |
| Genres | Drama |
| Seasons | 1 (12 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |

## Quick answer

I May Destroy You (2020) is a Drama series created by Michaela Coel, streaming on BBC. It holds a 86% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (98%), Metascore (92/100), IMDb (7.9/10), TMDB fan (76%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 78%.

## Celluloid verdict

Michaela Coel wrote, co-directed and starred in the decade’s most formally daring television — a consent drama that refuses every available comfort.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Michaela Coel, Weruche Opia, Paapa Essiedu

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is I May Destroy You worth watching?**
Yes — I May Destroy You earns a 86% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 98%, Metascore 92/100, IMDb 7.9/10, TMDB fan 76%. Audience snapshot is separate (78%). Michaela Coel wrote, co-directed and starred in the decade’s most formally daring television — a consent drama that refuses every available comfort.

**Why is I May Destroy You so highly rated?**
I May Destroy You scores 86% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 98/100, Metacritic 92/100, IMDb 7.9/10 and TMDB fan rating 76%. The separate audience snapshot is 78%. Michaela Coel wrote, co-directed and starred in the decade’s most formally daring television — a consent drama that refuses every available comfort. See the full breakdown on the I May Destroy You series page.

**Is I May Destroy You on Netflix?**
No — I May Destroy You is not on Netflix. It streams on BBC, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under BBC. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did I May Destroy You come out?**
I May Destroy You first aired in 2020 (2020). Created by Michaela Coel; it streams on BBC today.

**How many seasons of I May Destroy You are there?**
I May Destroy You has 1 season across 12 episodes (2020). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch I May Destroy You?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, I May Destroy You’s 12 episodes take around 9 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch I May Destroy You?**
I May Destroy You streams on BBC in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under BBC. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of I May Destroy You?**
I May Destroy You stars Michaela Coel, Weruche Opia, Paapa Essiedu. Created by Michaela Coel.

**How many episodes are in I May Destroy You?**
I May Destroy You has 12 episodes across 1 season (2020).

**What is I May Destroy You about?**
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.

**Who created I May Destroy You?**
I May Destroy You was created by Michaela Coel. It is a drama series from United Kingdom, primarily in English.

**What should I watch after I May Destroy You?**
Browse more drama series on Celluloid’s BBC hub, or open More Like This.

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