# Derry Girls (2018–2022) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/derry-girls/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 88% |
| Critic Score | 98% |
| Audience Score | 92% |
| Metascore | 84/100 |
| IMDb | 8.6/10 |
| Fan Score | 82% |
| Creator | Lisa McGee |
| Platform | Channel 4 |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| Seasons | 3 (19 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |

## Quick answer

Derry Girls (2018–2022) is a Comedy, Drama series created by Lisa McGee, streaming on Channel 4. It holds a 88% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (98%), audience ratings (92%), Metascore (84/100), IMDb (8.6/10), and fan ratings (82%) across 3 seasons.

## Critics consensus

Lisa McGee turns the Troubles into a sitcom backdrop without ever trivialising it — the funniest British comedy of its decade, and quietly the most moving.

## Synopsis

Amidst the political conflict of Northern Ireland in the 1990s, five secondary school students square off with the universal challenges of being a teenager.

## Cast

Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Louisa Harland, Nicola Coughlan, Jamie Lee O'Donnell, Dylan Llewellyn, Tara Lynne O'Neill, Tommy Tiernan, Kathy Kiera Clarke

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Derry Girls worth watching?**
Yes — Derry Girls earns a 88% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 98%, audience 92%, Metascore 84/100, IMDb 8.6/10, and fan 82%. Lisa McGee turns the Troubles into a sitcom backdrop without ever trivialising it — the funniest British comedy of its decade, and quietly the most moving.

**Why is Derry Girls so highly rated?**
Derry Girls scores 88% because all five independent sources agree: critics 98%, audiences 92%, Metacritic 84/100, IMDb 8.6/10 and fan ratings 82%. Lisa McGee turns the Troubles into a sitcom backdrop without ever trivialising it — the funniest British comedy of its decade, and quietly the most moving. See the full breakdown on the Derry Girls series page.

**Is Derry Girls on Netflix?**
No — Derry Girls is not on Netflix. It streams on Channel 4, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Channel 4. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Derry Girls come out?**
Derry Girls first aired in 2018 and ran through 2022 (2018–2022). Created by Lisa McGee; it streams on Channel 4 today.

**How many seasons of Derry Girls are there?**
Derry Girls has 3 seasons across 19 episodes (2018–2022). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Derry Girls?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Derry Girls’s 19 episodes take roughly 14 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Derry Girls?**
Derry Girls streams on Channel 4 in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Channel 4. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Derry Girls?**
Derry Girls stars Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Louisa Harland, Nicola Coughlan, Jamie Lee O'Donnell, Dylan Llewellyn, and others. Created by Lisa McGee.

**How many episodes are in Derry Girls?**
Derry Girls has 19 episodes across 3 seasons (2018–2022).

**What is Derry Girls about?**
Amidst the political conflict of Northern Ireland in the 1990s, five secondary school students square off with the universal challenges of being a teenager.

**Who created Derry Girls?**
Derry Girls was created by Lisa McGee. It is a comedy, drama series from United Kingdom, primarily in English.

**What should I watch after Derry Girls?**
Browse more comedy series on Celluloid’s Channel 4 hub, or open More Like This.

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