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Finally, a superhero series for the Girls, Derry Girls, and quarter-life-crisis crowd

Action & Adventure, Comedy

best
THE VERY BEST

8.0

show

United Kingdom
English
Binge-Worthy, Character-driven, Easy
2023
Mairéad Tyers, Robbie Gee, Safia Oakley-Green
30 min

Synopsis

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In a world where everyone develops a power on their 18th birthday, Jen didn't. She's turning 25 and is still waiting to get hers. Adrift in a big, confusing world and armed with nothing but a bit of hope and a lot of desperation, Jen begins her journey to find her maybe-superpower. But in doing so, she might discover the joy of being just kind of ok.

Our Take

8.0
The Staff

Imagine if the show Girls was Marvel-ized (or if you like, Derry Girls blended with Encanto): that’s kind of what this series is, but actually good.

It has all the trappings of a quarter-life-crisis sitcom—broke 25-year-olds with big dreams and little prospects living under one roof—while also being set in a world where everyday humans develop a superpower by the age of 18. The British series follows Jen, a late bloomer who has yet to find her power. Having had enough of sucky jobs and boyfriends, she sets out to discover her power in the hopes of finally knowing more about herself. It’s a bizarre premise with an authentic, endearing core that’s certainly worth checking out. 

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