Normal People (2020)
Kernel Score: 89% · 1,293 ratings
Genres: Drama
First aired: 2020-04-26
Seasons: 1 · 12 episodes
Where to watch Normal People
- Stream: Hulu
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Normal People parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Normal People is a TV-MA drama exploring sex, power dynamics, and a complicated first-love relationship between two young people.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — The series is explicitly built around depicting sex, power, and desire between its two leads, consistent with its TV-MA rating.
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
- Paul Mescal as Connell Waldron
- Daisy Edgar-Jones as Marianne Sheridan
Normal People FAQ
Is Normal People good?
Normal People has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,293 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Normal People?
In the US you can stream Normal People on Hulu and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Is Normal People OK for kids?
Normal People is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Normal People is a TV-MA drama exploring sex, power dynamics, and a complicated first-love relationship between two young people.
What shows are like Normal People?
If you liked Normal People, try My Life with the Walter Boys, One Day, The Summer I Turned Pretty and Bel-Air.