My Mad Fat Diary (2013)

Synopsis

Set in 1996 in Lincolnshire, the show tells the tragic and humorous story of a very troubled young girl Rae, who has just left a psychiatric hospital, where she has spent four months after attempting suicide, begins to reconnect with her best friend Chloe and her group, who are unaware of Rae's mental health and body image problems, believing she was in France for the past four months.

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Where to watch

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• Amazon Prime Video
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Buy

• Amazon Video

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Sharon Rooney as Rachel 'Rae' Earl
• Nico Mirallegro as Finn Nelson
• Jodie Comer as Chloe Gemell
• Dan Cohen as Archie
• Ciara Baxendale as Izzy
• Jordan Murphy as Arnold 'Chop' Peters
• Darren Evans as Danny Two Hats
• Ian Hart as Dr. Kester Gill
• Claire Rushbrook as Linda Earl
• Bamshad Abedi-Amin as Karim

If you liked My Mad Fat Diary, try

• Friends
• The Waltons
• The Facts of Life
• Will & Grace
• Childrens Hospital
• Girlfriends
• Degrassi
• A Different World

BingeNext's take

If you’re looking for a series that blends humor and heart with a real, raw look at mental health, My Mad Fat Diary is a great pick. Set in 1996 Lincolnshire, it follows Rae, a troubled teenager just out of a psychiatric hospital, trying to reconnect with her friends who don’t know the full story of her struggles. The show balances comedy and drama in a way that feels honest and relatable, especially if you’ve ever felt like you’re hiding parts of yourself from those around you. With just three seasons and 16 episodes, it’s a manageable watch that pulls you into Rae’s world without overwhelming. The cast, including Sharon Rooney and Jodie Comer, brings the characters to life with warmth and depth. If you appreciate character-driven stories that mix laughs with serious moments, this one will stick with you long after the credits roll.