Mayflies - - Season 1

“I found it incredibly moving and a brilliant study of male friendship... it's also full of obscure pop culture references to films and music.” The Guardian · 3 years ago 💡 Critical Consensus

: The story expertly weaves between a vibrant, nostalgia-soaked 1986 Manchester—filled with post-punk music and youthful immortality—and a somber, present-day Scotland.

“Mayflies has left me in bits and emotional wreck in a way that no visual entertainment has done before... bring a handkerchief.” IMDb · 3 years ago Mayflies - Season 1

: At only two episodes, some reviewers felt the ending arrived too soon and wished for more time to explore Jimmy’s internal world. If you'd like to dive deeper, let me know: Season 1 – Mayflies - Rotten Tomatoes

: Critics widely praised the series for depicting male friendship with a level of intimacy and physical affection rarely seen on screen. It treats these platonic bonds as being as significant as any romantic love. “I found it incredibly moving and a brilliant

: Tony Curran and Martin Compston deliver career-best work. Curran’s portrayal of Tully as a charismatic firebrand facing his own mortality is heart-wrenching, while Compston provides the steady, soulful anchor as his best friend, Jimmy.

The series is a treat for fans of 80s indie culture, featuring a "cracking" soundtrack with tracks from: New Order The Fall The Skids Aztec Camera 👥 Personal Perspectives bring a handkerchief

: Incredible acting, authentic depiction of working-class intelligence, and a powerful, non-sentimental handle on terminal illness.