To quickly recap the story so far: Arabella (Coel) – easily distracted, non-committal and carefree – finds herself feted as the ‘voice of her generation,’ with an agent, a book commission and a lot of pressure. But after being sexually assaulted in a nightclub, her life changes irreversibly and Arabella struggles to put the pieces together and come to terms with what has happened.

The plot is inspired by Coel’s own real experience of sexual assault. In 2018, she called for the media industry to do more to protect young writers, after sharing the story of how she faced pressure to deliver scripts after being sexually assaulted by a stranger.

The series has been applauded by fans and critics alike for its honest and nuanced exploration of assault in the “hook up” era. And the latest episode, aired on Monday 15 June, is being commended for its refreshing real portrayal of sex.

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