Derry Girls (2018)

Kernel Score: 90% · 372 ratings

Genres: Comedy, Drama

First aired: 2018-01-04

Seasons: 3 · 19 episodes

Where to watch Derry Girls

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

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

Derry Girls parents' guide: ages 14+

Parents need to know that Derry Girls is a coming-of-age comedy set amid political conflict in 1990s Northern Ireland, with mature language and themes.

  • Violence & scariness: A little — The backdrop of political conflict (the Troubles) creates tension but the show avoids depicting on-screen violence directly.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Cast

  • Saoirse-Monica Jackson as Erin Quinn
  • Louisa Harland as Orla McCool
  • Nicola Coughlan as Clare Devlin
  • Jamie Lee O'Donnell as Michelle Mallon
  • Dylan Llewellyn as James Maguire
  • Tara Lynne O'Neill as Ma Mary Quinn
  • Tommy Tiernan as Da Gerry Quinn
  • Kathy Kiera Clarke as Aunt Sarah
  • Ian McElhinney as Granda Joe
  • Siobhán McSweeney as Sister Michael

Derry Girls FAQ

Is Derry Girls good?

Derry Girls has a 90% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 372 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Derry Girls?

In the US you can stream Derry Girls on Netflix.

Is Derry Girls OK for kids?

Derry Girls is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Derry Girls is a coming-of-age comedy set amid political conflict in 1990s Northern Ireland, with mature language and themes.

What shows are like Derry Girls?

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