they literally casted the two most perfect people for the lead roles. this adaptation was SO so good.

A beautiful show which stays with you long after you've watched it

I don’t feel like I only saw this show, I feel like I felt it, I lived it... when they fell in love, I felt butterflies in my stomach, when the grew apart, I feel like I matured and grew enough to understand it... to me, this was a perfect example for the power of storytelling, in a way I find very rare to feel. It is beautiful, congratulations for everyone involved

I don't want a lot of TV (or movies for that matter), but I'll never, ever get tired of watching this show. It doesn't even feel like acting -- it genuinely feels like being a fly on the wall of two people who are falling in love. I also think it truly shows the complexity of a relationship in the most honest and real light. American TV shows are always loud and dramatic and crazy, but this show is quiet and subtle, made up of all the small moments of life, and that's why it's just so damn good.

This is one of the best things that ever happened in 2020

It’s been months since I watched it and I cannot get it out of my head

Honestly the casting for this show was immaculate 💫 honestly they deserve all the awards out there I’m kind of shocked Paul was up for an Emmy but not daisy 😨 they are both just as good as each other, and this will forever be one of my fave shows of all time, the acting, cinematography, characters, the heartbreak the joy EVERYTHING is down to a tea ☕️.

When I say I have never felt so emotionally connected to a set of characters and the story I am no way exaggerating. This show is beyond beautiful and I cried multiple times, fantastic job ❤️❤️

I first watched this series in December 2023. As of right now, I have it watched it in full 3 times. I have never had such a connection with a television show before. Everytime I watch the series, it's like I'm watching it for the first time. Everybody that was apart of making this show, I deeply thank you for putting this out there.

More books should be transformed into 1 season’d television shows, like this. Movies, I love em. But sometimes shorter episodes capture my attention more powerfully. I don’t know what it is! But THIS story. It needed to be shown like this. And I’m SO grateful 😭

This show broke my cold, cynical heart open. Forever grateful for this type of art

I will never ever ever get tired of this show! I just can’t get enough! And I blame Daisy and Paul! I feel every breath, every feeling, every tear, every heartbreak, every joy. They are just breathtaking! Literally! I forget to breathe when they’re together on screen! Life will never be the same again! 😓❤️

One of the best book adaptations I’ve seen! The dialogue is often exactly the same as in the book and I loved that because the dialogue was very good in the book

This is such a beautiful show. The lack of communication between Marianne and Connell is portrayed realistically. Some parts of the show felt deeply personal to me which was comforting in a way. I still think about the ending quite a lot. "I'll stay. And I'll go. And we'll be okay."

I read the book and watched the show 2 months ago, I can’t stop thinking about it. This is one of these stories that just stick with you, it makes me want to look at life and relationships in a different way.

Idk I don’t feel like I watched a show, they made me feel like I was PART of it, almost living their life as a friend. Gosh, I just finished the entire series and I can’t get over it. Such an amazing show!!!

Best show I’ve seen in a very, very long time. Amazing acting, direction, and cinematography. Beautiful.

All the sex scenes in Normal People are magical and while it’s normal for people to have sex all the time, the depiction of making love here was so intimate and less sensual, making us all believe that shoving yourself to your better half, is actually the way to make your bodies, come together as one. Sex plays an integral role for these two beautiful characters. Because in bed, they are not just Connell and Marianne, they are two people, sharing a deep connection in this chaotic world. And even tho they broke up and had it with other people, no amount of fuckery would equal to the amount of connection they had built. making love to each other feels a lot more different. That’s why we hear them all the time, mumbling, “it’s not like this with other people.” Because it was. And it is. As far as my eyes could see and my mind could comprehend, it is indeed, different when they stay in bed together. Quoting from the book, “For a few seconds they just stood there in stillness, his arms around her, his breath on her ear. Most people go through their whole lives, Marianne thought, without ever really feeling that close with anyone.”

This show made me realise as a 30 year old woman that I need to be more vulnerable and intimate. Even the sex scenes were so beautiful because it showed how their connection climaxed into this special thing. I have no idea where I was when I was 17 or 22, but I wasn't there with an open heart as these two characters. That is for sure. This show means a lot to me. It showed me what I've been missing all along and I am grateful for that.

I haven't loved something this much in a very long time. I keep returning to watch specific scenes. It's hard to believe the two actors are not Connell and Marianne. Just Beautiful

A read the book first and I just want to thank the creators of the show for being so respectful to the book. It was so beautifully done 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

I will never forget Connell and Marianne. Thank you.

I wish I could watch it all again for the first time. I love it so much

The best book adaptation I’ve ever seen. When I was watching the show I felt like I was seeing the images that play in your head when you read. From the casting, to the environment, to the general feeling and wardrobe and music and dialogue. Everything felt just like the book.

The most beautiful love story I have ever watched .I do hope there will be a sequel

This show was a masterpiece. Daisy and Paul gave some of the best performances I have ever seen in film or TV. I like my own relationships to be simple and normal and then I came away from this wanting some crazy intense, fucked up thing! Haha

I tend to get obsessed with really good shows and this is one of them and I've been trying so hard to not drown myself in youtube videos and interviews with all the actors and such but here I am watching youtube videos, getting excited for the Emmy's, and went ahead and bought the book ... :P

Proper recognition at last. Daisy E-J has been nominated for the 2021 Golden Globes for her role as Marianne in Normal People according to the Evening Standard of 03/02/21. [ Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology or TV Movie] About time too! Excellent news; well done Daisy for your brilliant performance. However, although Paul Mescal was snubbed he it absolutely delighted that Daisy, his gorgeous 'friend' has finally received the recognition she so richly deserves. What an amazing couple they make.

This is one if my favorite books ever and this adaptation was so unbelievably beautiful and perfect it was unbelievable! It deserves every bit of praise, every fan, and every accolade it gets! Wonderfully shot, written, cast - it was truly magical!

I start tearing up just thinking about the moments of the TV show. I'm not sure I have the courage to read the original book.

I could not agree more with the writers and directors of this brilliant show. I had heard about it but wasn’t able to view it here in Canada so when it arrived on Amazon Prime I binged the whole show in one night .. I cried many times and loved every minute … I was particularly moved by Paul Mescals performance … Such a great show I will be telling everyone!

Omg I was mesmerized not only by the two lead actors but by the content of the story line.‼️❤️💯

It's the best TV show I've ever seen. Loved it.

I haven’t stopped thinking about this show since it came out. I just connect to it so much, and the acting is amazing. I could watch the ending countless times and still sob.

Can someone hire me an intimacy coordinator too, please?

Thumbs up to Stephen for his music composition. Subtly adds to the series.

The show is addictive,hard to let it go.Craving for more.

I just finished watching the season and I want to watch it again and read the book! So wonderful!

Absolute perfection😊😊

It’s been months since I’ve watched it when it came out and I’m still so obsessed with the show 💜

Still hoping for second season. I cant get enough of this show.

I couldn’t truly forget Connell and Marianne

Anyone else notice that Daisy's accent in the clips from when she's shooting sounds almost like a cross between English and Irish? Very interesting!

And that's true after you finish this magnifecent show , Connor and Marianne , Paul mescal and Daisy Edgar Jones hits to the heart and stay whith forever .this story and characters are just magical and will wreck your heart in a beautiful way you Will never seen.

Loved this so much , the actors were glorious pleaseeeee be a season 2

Agree!!!! One of my favorites series and characters ever!!!! I just fall in love for their chemistry!!!! What an amazing work!!! Thanks for this!!!

This is my comfort show.. I just loved it ❤

I was so stressed watching this show because of all the bad things that happened. I really wish Marianne could really love herself, and Connell could come back so two love birds could enjoy life together. And god when will I meet my other half? : (

Normal People had the emotional intensity of Blue is the Warmest Colour and a copy-paste bicycle scene from Call me by your name.

thank you for making this gem of a show, loved it so much!!!

An exceptional piece of story telling, acting and film making that stands head an shoulders above any other I have witnessed - It is very special -It should be required viewing for Young People due to the honesty inn the way it deals with sex, communication and the male and female intimacy. It is so good in dealing with the issue of consent!!

I could write a hundred essays about this series and never get tired.

At the time I watched this I had just come out of a twenty year relationship with someone who, it seems, has narcissistic personality disorder and who has manipulated and bargained her way through the last 20 years as if we had been fighting a case in court. It makes me desperately sad, happy and hopeful to see this beautiful portrayal of the way real love can be.

umm... holy shit? we're getting 7 minutes and 52 seconds of this normal people bts goodness? we've been spoiled

One of my all time favourite shows .. they described the characters to a tee and they were incredible in their roles… such a moving love story

When I started to watch this I couldn’t stop, loved it. Beautiful storyline brings back some childhood school memories. I have watched it a few times and cry every time. Hope there is a series 2 ? Actors Paul and Daisy just wow to you both amazing , beautiful to watch. X

I agree. It really was really emotional to watch and I couldn't take my eyes off it. And it will not go away.

I have watched this series 3 times and EVERY time - I cry, I fall in love with the characters and I GET so frustrated (lol) with the lack of communication the characters have. I just want to jump into the TV and shake both of them and say "Just TALK... be honest, say everything... let go of your pride UGGGH". I LOVE it so much!

The script is great and the main duet played by Paul and Daisy is more than credible; they are beautiful and so expressive even without speaking. An addictive series. Emotions and feelings that touch us.

Just finished it yesterday. I'm so in love with it. Can't wait to read the book

This serie is truly insanely good!!!! So grateful for everyone who worked for this 🙏💞

such a beautiful show, really moved me with each shot and throughout the story line. such a good way at representing everything around young love.

Thank you, Sally Rooney.

This was just so beautifully done. Mesmerizing performances. One of those rare occasions where the adaptation is absolutely as good as the book, if not better.

I loved watching this series so much :) I'd love to see more!

This was a masterpiece. I studied photography, I know this means nothing in the grander scheme of things, however, since doing so, I find it impossible to just watch now. Well, this had me in awe with the direction of the photography/cinematography. I was going through my own personal troubles at the time, and this reminded me of my wife, my son's, the things, places, and people that I love. It was sentimental without being sickeningly so, there was enough sex scenes to convey the passion between the two without going too far, and enough heartache without being too devastating. I suppose this is why the book was chosen to be turned into a screenplay. Loved it!

The book is beautiful, the show is beautiful. Nothing has touched me as deeply as this ❤️

By far the best thing I watched in 2020. So much so I watched it twice!

This show is so amazing

I watch all episodes in just a day ! Best chemistry ⚛️ in that two characters . LOVE THE SHOW

I was totally mesmerised watching Normal People. Paul and Daisy were incredible.

My favorite scene in the show that differed from the book was when Connell apologizes for the way he treated her in high school( secondary school) Connell had to face her and be a bigger man. Marianne let him see her real tears. I liked that better than him apologizing in bed. He had no where to go or hide his face. These actors were superb and truly made the audience feel the emotions thru the screen. So real. It just breaks my heart because of the pain both go throughout their lives together and apart… it was just AMAZING!!!!

Will never forget this series

such an amazing series absolute top 5 things I have watched in last 5 years

This is a masterpiece. I wish they filmed more!

Loved loved the show so much 💞 perfect casting ❤

Love the style!

AMAZING AMAZING SERIES !! THIS IS THE EPITOME OF WRITING

Utterly brilliant. I watched it first off but not yet again, although I will after it has faded in the memory slightly. I say that because it is so powerful and poignant that it is still firmly rooted in my head after all this time like no other TV series or film ever has been. I am reluctant to run the risk of destroying the pure magic it conjured up when I first watched. I have never seen anything like it, nor any actors like Daisy, particularly Daisy, and Paul able to convey such emotions such as the depths of despair and unalloyed joy without actually speaking- merely by facial expression and demeanour. But I think that the main thing about it is its connection with many of us who are slightly more mature ( maybe a bit of an understatement), taking us back to what was, or what might have been, in our younger days.

Such a beautiful show! loved the cast, loved the frames of cinematography I imagined Connelle and Marianne be together and marries and warped windows plays in the bgm.

Fantastic show

i love how they were able to perfectly keep the essence of the book on the show

I will never forget these characters ...

Amazing series and you really feel the story with the way it has been acted and put together, there is something about an Irish accent though wish there was another series

I love this programme

Beautiful show❤

As someone trying to break into the media industry I wish I could have been a part of the crew for this amazing series!

I only wish there were a number of series of this show!!!!!

I fell in love with this shows shade of blue

he's right til today i didn't forget. they set the bar high.

Love how true to the books the film adaptation was

It stayed with me definitely

this book altered my brain chemistry

I don't know how many times I saw this episodes....

I'll remember Lockdownc 2020 for normal people

It's weird, I'm halfway through the series and think "wow I can feel what they feel" and then I come watch these videos and people are saying the same thing, seems like they did very very well

Oh I'LL NEVER FORGET CONNELL AND MARIANNE ALRIGHT!

It was so ❤️

Its very rare i fall in love with the male leading role anddd the female lol but i do love both characters i love the fact their irish too. Makes it more real for me personally

Beautiful story, although complete by the book's standard leaves you craving for another season!