Tag: Lisa McGee
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How to Get to Heaven from Belfast
How to Get to Heaven from Belfast is an uneven mix of broad, dark comedy and an intriguing mystery tale. The series is from Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee. Once again we’re dealing with strong Irish accents and close captions are recommended. I wouldn’t want you to miss any of the jokes skewering the Catholic…
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Derry Girls, a brilliant final season
Derry Girls, which has always been outstanding, finished up its three season run with excellence! This series is part hilarious, part Irish history, and part coming of age. The only problem I have with Derry Girls is the episodes are too short and their aren’t enough of them.
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Review: Derry Girls, season 2
Derry Girls continues with over the top foolishness from the Catholic schoolgirls and their parents in season 2. This half hour comedy set in Ireland goes by too quickly with only 6 episodes.
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Review: Derry Girls, season 1
Derry Girls is an Irish sitcom about a group of Catholic school girls. It’s set in Derry, Ireland in the 1990’s, which was the time of the Troubles in Ireland. Season 1 has 6 half hour episodes, so it is a fast watch. It’s funny.