“As good as the first season”. YES!
As soon as the trailer for Season 2 of Derry Girls was released, we immediately had a few questions.
1) What type of ‘funny business’ will the girls get up to with the Protestant lads that they meet in ‘Friends Across the Barricades’ resort?
2) Will Orla single-handedly bring back the snow suit?
3) After the good looking one was taken, which fella does Erin shift?
4) Will the girls manage to go and see This and That Take That?
5) What carnage is going to unfold at the dance?
6) Can Sister Michael show us some of her famous Judo moves?
All to be revealed.
After Lisa McGee and Tommy Tiernan both stated that the show looks set to return in March, the excitement levels are building and during a recent interview with UTV, Saoirse-Monica Jacskon (Erin) and Lisa McGee (creator) discussed what fans can expect.
“It’s definitely bigger and braver. It’s bolder and we sort of venture out a bit more. But they’re still the same characters, they’re clumsily trying to find their way through their teenage years. They’re selfish and mental!,” said Jackson.
Lisa McGee provided a few plot details and said that the new season will be set “against the backdrop of the beginnings of the peace process. The gang are very much still getting in and out trouble. They’re still trying to grow up – not very successfully!”
In another interview with the BBC, Jackson said that “in episode one, we meet a group of Protestant boys – which is very interesting for each of the characters! In episode two, we’ve an inspirational teacher, so, it’s very special that we’re all getting to see it for the very first time in Derry”.
Well, the show had its world premiere yesterday in Derry and the first reactions to the very first episodes of Season 2 are in.
If you love Derry Girls, you’ll be very happy because the new episodes are all cracker (said in our best Orla voice)
In fact, one fan thinks that the first episode is the best one yet.
“It’s definitely bigger and braver…”#DerryGirls writer @LisaMMcGee and @SaoirseJackson who plays Erin chat about the second series of the hit comedy – see more here: https://t.co/zr4FYW1vBm pic.twitter.com/ORSav4BvUJ
— UTV (@utv) February 18, 2019
The second series of Derry Girls is being premiered in Derry tonight. Actress @SaoirseJackson gave @robbeorn @bbcnewsline a sneak preview of what we can expect. pic.twitter.com/1PrjgbgxsG
— BBC Newsline (@bbcnewsline) February 18, 2019
Here’s what people made of the first two episodes.
Smashed it!! #DerryGirls was amazeballs. You are all in for a treat. The first episode in my opinion was the best so far.
Well done Lisa and all the cast and crew. @LisaMMcGee @SaoirseJackson@nicolacoughlan @Channel4
"I said I hate athlete's.. NOT Catholics". 😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/ygo9R3jVrx— Elisha McCallion (@ElishaMcC_SF) February 18, 2019
@nicolacoughlan @LisaMMcGee just back from the screening of Derry Girls S2 tonight in actual DERRY ! Unreal as good as the first series buzzing to see the rest 👌🏻 “YOU’RE A CRAIC KILLER” can’t wait to call craic killers this from now on… #derrygirls pic.twitter.com/iEwxUNF0PZ
— chloe langton (@chloelangton_) February 19, 2019
Great pics from a fab night. #Derry in the headlines for all the right reasons. You’re all in for a treat when the second series #DerryGirls is broadcast. Saw the first two episodes tonight, both beezers.👏🏻 When are we getting #BelfastGirls?!😂 @Channel4 @NIScreen https://t.co/drUyV8yXAJ
— Amanda Ferguson (@AmandaFBelfast) February 18, 2019
https://twitter.com/damien_edgar7/status/1097601152173121536
Ok, I can’t tell you anything about the episodes I saw but I am allowed to tell you they were both class. I don’t want #DerryGirls to ever end. And Sister Michael is definitely my favourite! pic.twitter.com/tUs5UXtgD9
— Amanda Ferguson (@AmandaFBelfast) February 18, 2019
Great to have the cast and crew of #DerryGirls in the Guildhall after tonight’s premier screening of Season 2
The viewers of @Channel4 are in for a real treat next month pic.twitter.com/s0wgI85tnU
— Mayor Derry Strabane (@mayordcsdc) February 18, 2019
We know that you want to watch the trailer again.
Clip via Channel 4
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