# Normal People (2020) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/normal-people/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Critic Score | 91% |
| Audience Score | 78% |
| Metascore | 82/100 |
| IMDb | 8.4/10 |
| Fan Score | 80% |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Platform | BBC |
| Genres | Drama |
| Seasons | 1 (12 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |

## Quick answer

Normal People (2020) is a Drama series created by Unknown, streaming on BBC. It holds a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (91%), audience ratings (78%), Metascore (82/100), IMDb (8.4/10), and fan ratings (80%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

Lenny Abrahamson films Sally Rooney’s novel as a study in the things two people cannot say to each other; Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal do the rest.

## Synopsis

Marianne and Connell weave in and out of each other's lives in this exploration of sex, power and the desire to love and be loved.

## Cast

Paul Mescal, Daisy Edgar-Jones

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Normal People worth watching?**
Yes — Normal People earns a 83% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 91%, audience 78%, Metascore 82/100, IMDb 8.4/10, and fan 80%. Lenny Abrahamson films Sally Rooney’s novel as a study in the things two people cannot say to each other; Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal do the rest.

**Why is Normal People so highly rated?**
Normal People scores 83% because all five independent sources agree: critics 91%, audiences 78%, Metacritic 82/100, IMDb 8.4/10 and fan ratings 80%. Lenny Abrahamson films Sally Rooney’s novel as a study in the things two people cannot say to each other; Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal do the rest. See the full breakdown on the Normal People series page.

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

**What year did Normal People come out?**
Normal People first aired in 2020 (2020). Created by Unknown; it streams on BBC today.

**How many seasons of Normal People are there?**
Normal People has 1 season across 12 episodes (2020). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Normal People?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Normal People’s 12 episodes take around 9 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Normal People?**
Normal People streams on BBC in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under BBC. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Normal People?**
Normal People stars Paul Mescal, Daisy Edgar-Jones. Created by Unknown.

**How many episodes are in Normal People?**
Normal People has 12 episodes across 1 season (2020).

**What is Normal People about?**
Marianne and Connell weave in and out of each other's lives in this exploration of sex, power and the desire to love and be loved.

**Who created Normal People?**
Normal People was created by Unknown. It is a drama series from United Kingdom, primarily in English.

**What should I watch after Normal People?**
Browse more drama series on Celluloid’s BBC hub, or open More Like This.

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