The hit Channel 4 sitcom based on Derry in the 1990s has proved popular with fans all over the world.
The hit Channel 4 sitcom Derry Girls has been named one of the most binge-worthy shows of all time – and we’re sure anyone who’s watched would agree.
The hilarious show, which is based on a group of teenage friends in Derry in the 1990s, has not only proved popular in Ireland but is a firm favourite with fans much further afield.
The laidback comedy, which is set against the much more serious backdrop of The Troubles in Northern Ireland, has struck a chord with fans in Ireland, the U.K., U.S.A, and more – so we’re not surprised that Derry Girls has been named one of the most binge-worthy shows of all time.
Irish humour – a binge-worthy watch
New research from olbg.com analysed critic and review scores from review website Rotten Tomatoes of each season of over 200 different TV shows, including popular favourites such as The Queen’s Gambit, Peaky Blinders, and Fleabag.
Receiving an average critic score of 98.5 and an average audience score of 96.5, Derry Girls’ total binge-worthy score was calculated at 97.5.
The Northern Irish sitcom came in third place as the most binge-worthy shows of all time after Please Like Me, which scored 98.13, and Freaks and Geeks, which scored 98.
Other Irish shows that made the list were Line of Duty, much of which is filmed in Northern Ireland, coming in seventh place with a binge-worthy score of 96.9.
In 18th place was Sharon Horgan’s Channel 4 sitcom Catastrophe, which received a score of 95.25.
Popular boxsets – a common lockdown pastime
After a year of social distancing restrictions and ‘stay at home’ orders across the world, many people have turned to boxsets and streaming services for entertainment while stuck indoors.
Hoping to help narrow down the choice of what to watch, olbg.com created their handy list stating,
“With the rise in popularity of Netflix, Amazon Prime, Sky Boxsets, Disney+, and others, the world of online streaming media is currently highly contested, which can leave our heads spinning with so much choice to watch.
“This is why we have put together a comprehensive list of the best box sets to binge, whether you want to sit down for a full evening, weekend or even a week, to immerse yourself in a variety of different worlds and the lives of new characters.”
New seasons coming soon – good news for Derry Girls fans
With the first two seasons of Derry Girls named one of the most binge-worthy shows of all time, fans of the show will be glad to hear that Nicola Coughlan, who plays the loveable Clare Devlin, has confirmed that season three is on the way.
There is also talk of a Derry Girls movie to wrap up the show after season three’s release, so make sure to keep your eyes peeled for that!
