Monday, 14 October 2019

Derry Girls season 2 (Netflix)

They’re back – with six glorious episodes even funnier than those in season one. This season perhaps has fewer sharp edges as Northern Ireland’s Troubles make way for the peace. The soundtrack is killer and must be especially evocative for those who grew up in the 90s. Forget The Hustle, the Bus Stop and the Madison, the wedding episode dance scene to Rock the Boat requires adult diapers to cope with the laughter. Just occasionally a couple of the performances threaten to tip over the edge into hysteria, particularly Nicola Coughlan’s Clare, but Saoirse Monica Jackson’s facial contortions as Erin are toned down a bit and honorary Derry Girl James has more to do. Most are note perfect, especially Siobhan McSweeney as world weary Sister Michael and a very low key Tommy Tiernan as Da Gerry. Hopefully they can all maintain the standard in the third season, which has been announced.

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