![]() ![]() She’s clearly suspicious of Simon, because she immediately thinks to call him from another phone when he ignores Arabella. Arabella briefly mentions a previous incident in Italy when the pair split during a night out and Terry immediately gets defensive. Or maybe Terry just feels bad that she wasn’t with them. Terry might just have a feeling something bad happened to Arabella, but she seems motivated by a deeper sense of guilt. In this moment, Terry understands comfort is the most important thing she can offer Bella. Terry’s concerned glances speak for the audience who want to force Arabella to remember. Even though Arabella is initially unwilling to question her false memory theory, Terry immediately senses that something is wrong. Obviously, Arabella didn’t know just how shady Simon’s dealings were the previous night and Alissa is not happy about the implications.Īs Terry, Weruche Opia gives a performance that is both authoritative and heartbreaking as Arabella’s closest friend. Simon also puts Bella in the awkward position of confronting Kat and his mistress of 6 months. His lies immediately unravel after some Uber and ATM receipts come out. Visions of that night keep her from sleeping, so she decides to question Simon’s version of events. Since coming home, she’s attempted to convince herself she made the scene up in her head. She doesn’t remember everything, but she knows she hit her deadline. Her first instinct is to write the moment off as a false memory. Mostly, Arabella doesn’t want to be a victim. ![]() Instead, Michaela Coel engages a more complex framework from which to examine assault and healing: What happens when a woman no longer believes in her sense of self?Īrabella has the support of her friends and the police, but her attempts to gaslight herself at the episode’s start offer insight into the nature of victimhood. There are no friends who blame her for drinking or going out. ![]() There are no frustrating cops who question her story. So, it’s a relief I May Destroy You makes the choice to have its narrative exist within a structure that simply believes women. Across societies, victims struggle to be believed. I don’t believe the UK is some magic haven for victims. Terry and Kwame not only immediately believe her, they encourage Arabella to believe in herself as she questions her own narrative of events. When it comes to Arabella’s assault I May Destroy You doesn’t waste time with a Devil’s advocate or questions of blame. The support she’s given throughout the episode helps with the frustration of this tragedy. The plot moves quickly and still subjects Arabella to a number of brutal revelations. “Somebody Is Lying” has incredible pacing for such an intimate episodes. ![]()
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