TV lovers are truly spoiled for choice when picking their next binge-watch. With the ever-increasing selection of streaming platforms and classic broadcast channels, endless options sit right at our fingertips – meaning sometimes the most brilliant shows go under the radar.
One standout series you should be watching is the BBC's sharp and brilliant sitcom Such Brave Girls, which debuted in November 2023 and was officially renewed for a third season in May.
Created by, written by and starring Kat Sadler, the series follows the dysfunctional family dynamics between sisters Josie and Billie and their mum, Deb, as they navigate life armed with "massive egos, poor judgement and misplaced love".
The show, which boasts a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, tackles themes of mental health, dating, sexuality and familial relationships, all while delivering non-stop laughs.
Keep reading to find out more about the series.
What is Such Brave Girls about?
The series follows two troubled sisters, Josie (Kat Sadler) and Billie (Lizzie Davidson), and their mum, Deb (Louise Brealey), as they attempt to navigate life "armed with massive egos, poor judgement and misplaced love".
© BBC/Various Artists Limited/James StackIn season two, we find the trio still desperately trying to escape their "cramped, crumbling, debt-ridden" home.
The synopsis continues: "Still desperately trying to escape the reality of their cramped, crumbling, debt-ridden home, it's a good thing Dev (Paul Bazely) and Seb (Freddie Meredith) are coming to the rescue.
© BBC/Various Artists Limited/James Stack"As the dysfunctional family members navigate new relationships, and some old ones that just won’t go away, the return of Such Brave Girls is a hilariously dark descent into more terribly thought-out life choices. Secrets are spilled, disasters multiply and deluded fantasies spiral out of control. In this series the stakes are even higher for our relentlessly tragic family."
Paul Bazely (Benidorm) and Freddie Meredith (Saturday Night Live: UK) also star.
What have viewers and TV critics said about the series?
A huge hit among viewers, the series boasts a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score and has been hailed as a "masterpiece".
Taking to social media one person wrote: "It's funny, well-written, witty. The first show I've liked since fleabag," while another hailed the sitcom as "incredible TV".
© BBC/Various Artists Limited/Vishal ShamaBoth seasons have received four and five-star reviews from critics. The Guardian hailed the second outing as "startlingly brilliant" and "knockout TV" in its five-star review, while The New York Times described it as "hilarious and electrified, perfectly deranged".
Seasons one and two of Such Brave Girls are available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
