Normal People (2020)

Synopsis

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.

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Where to watch

Stream

• Hulu

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• Apple TV Store
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Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Paul Mescal as Connell Waldron
• Daisy Edgar-Jones as Marianne Sheridan
• Desmond Eastwood as Niall
• Aislín McGuckin as Denise Sheridan
• Sarah Greene as Lorraine Waldron
• Eliot Salt as Joanna
• Frank Blake as Alan Sheridan
• India Mullen as Peggy
• Fionn O'Shea as Jamie
• Niamh Lynch as Karen

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• Every Year After
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• Virgin River

BingeNext's take

If you’re into thoughtful dramas that really get into the messy parts of relationships, Normal People is a great pick. It follows Marianne and Connell as they navigate their complicated connection, touching on themes of love, power, and vulnerability in a way that feels honest and raw. With just one season of 12 episodes, each about 30 minutes long, it’s easy to binge without feeling overwhelmed. Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones bring a quiet intensity to their roles that makes you care deeply about what happens between their characters. Watching this series feels like having a close, sometimes uncomfortable conversation about what it means to want and be wanted. If you liked shows that explore young adult relationships with depth, this one will stick with you.