The beloved BBC sitcom Such Brave Girls has returned for a second series, ready to charm viewers with its blend of sharp wit and heartfelt storytelling. Following a successful debut in November 2023, which garnered widespread critical acclaim, the new season launched on BBC iPlayer on 3 July, featuring six compelling episodes.
Created by Kat Sadler, Such Brave Girls centers on Deb (Louise Brealey), a single mother striving to rebuild her life alongside her boyfriend Dev (Paul Bazely), while juggling the complexities of raising her two adult daughters, Josie (Kat Sadler) and Billie (Lizzie Davidson). The series explores their intertwined journeys as they confront mental health struggles, navigate sexual identities, and face toxic relationships, painting an honest and often hilarious picture of modern family life.
Under the direction of Simon Bird, the show boasts a talented cast including Sam Buchanan, Carla Woodcock, Amy Trigg, and Keith Evans, all contributing to the series’ nuanced and engaging character-driven narratives.
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BBC describes Such Brave Girls as a darkly comedic look at a fractured family risking it all for love and acceptance. The story delves into their chaotic lives filled with secrets, missteps, and spiraling fantasies, raising the stakes of their relentless pursuit for connection and stability.
The original season earned a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, setting a high bar that this new series appears ready to meet. Critical response reinforces the show’s acclaim: The Guardian calls the new season a “total knockout” with perfectly balanced humor, The Independent praises its “bleakly funny” and “refreshingly realistic” tone, while the Financial Times highlights its “unremittingly bleak and funny” narrative. The Sydney Morning Herald even named it the “best comedy in years.”
Fans of smart, emotionally charged comedy can binge the latest episodes of Such Brave Girls now on BBC iPlayer.