Conversations with Friends: Limited Series

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Critics Consensus

While the characters are unevenly compelling and the overlong plotting makes these Conversations often go in circles, this adaptation retains some of the observant wisdom that made Sally Rooney's novel shine.

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Manuel Betancourt

AV Club

“The novel is better” feels like such a tired line but there is something to be said about the expansive interiority prose allows and the way a TV adaptation can reduce rather than distill such a sensibility.

Rated: C+

Jun 16, 2022

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Dan Einav

Financial Times

It’s hard not to feel worn down by the leaden seriousness that typifies so much of the talk here, whether it’s about love, friendship, identity, politics or even literature.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 10, 2022

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Rachel Cooke

New Statesman

On the one hand, it’s pitch-perfect: every line rings true. On the other, it’s almost decadently listless.

Jun 6, 2022

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Cidnya Silva

But Why Tho? A Geek Community

I wish Conversations with Friends was better, both as a standalone show and as a literary adaptation.

Rated: 6/10

Jan 14, 2023

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Jonny Mahon-Heap

Stuff.co.nz

Normal People was a stellar adaptation of its source material, but Conversations with Friends transcended the book it was based upon.

Oct 28, 2022

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Milagros Amondaray

La Nación (Argentina)

... Has great moments but doesn't manage to create its own universe. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3/4

Sep 21, 2022

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Audience Member

taylor's ex only knows two facial expression in every project he's in 💀

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/15/24

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Alison L

I think the TV adaptation really elevates the book. I absolutely hated the characters in the book but when I saw the adaptation and how relatable the characters were, I revisited the text. I think the production was excellent - sound design, production design, editing, and the performances by the cast were wonderful. Alison Oliver was a real discovery and I-had only seen Joe Alwyn in the Favourite and needed to look him up - I really enjoyed his nuanced performance (No I didn't know who Taylor Swift was). Great to see Kerry Fox back on screen. All round enjoyable. (And no pls don't compare Rooney's second book, Normal People to CWF)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/12/23

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Serenity K

LOVED IT. My fave. I could watch this over and over. Under appreciated in my opinion.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/09/23

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Natacha B

Very engaging and original. Zero cliches, good acting, excellent chemistry. A very particular view of life to make you think. An unexpected little jewel. I love the way they represented introverted people.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/11/23

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Cary G

While watching the first three episodes I was having a sense of deja vu. Then it came to me. So many of the tropes appeared in Normal People. The relationship that is concealed from others. Check. The story takes place at Trinity College. Check. They characters vacation in an exotic location. Check. Unfortunately the pacing is painfully slow. Give it a try if you're having difficulty falling asleep.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/01/23

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Maria d

I binged this in 2 days. I loved the characters, they all felt real and the anxiety struggles I feel most of us can relate, that said the actors did such a beautiful job portraying these characters, Im in awe of shows like this and Normal People.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/02/23

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Alison Oliver

Frances

Joe Alwyn

Nick

Sasha Lane

Bobbi

Jemima Kirke

Melissa

Jafaris

Jules

Sallay-Matu Garnett

Evelyn

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Episode 1

Aired May 15, 2022

Episode 1

In the summer before their final year at Trinity College, Frances and her best friend Bobbi meet an impressive local writer, Melissa; Bobbi quickly develops a crush on Melissa but Frances is unexpectedly drawn to Melissa's husband, Nick.

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Episode 2

Aired May 15, 2022

Episode 2

At Melissa's birthday party, Frances finds herself alone with Nick; they can't resist the attraction between them and kiss; Frances agonizes over what this all might mean.

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Episode 3

Aired May 15, 2022

Episode 3

Back in Dublin, Frances and Nick meet to discuss the kiss; their attraction deepens and they begin an affair; things become complicated when Nick travels to Scotland for work.

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Episode 4

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Episode 4

Frances and Bobbi travel to Croatia to join Melissa and Nick on their trip; having not spoken to Nick in a few weeks, Frances learns he has had a tough time recently, and they both realize that they are still attracted to each other.

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Episode 5

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As Frances and Nick grow closer, things become tense between Bobbi and Frances; Bobbi can sense Nick's attraction to Frances and becomes frustrated with Frances's reluctance to talk about it; a visit from Melissa's agent raises tensions in the villa.

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Episode 6

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In Ireland, tensions remain unresolved with Bobbi; Frances visits her mother but ends up in the hospital when she experiences severe abdominal pain; before returning to Dublin, she visits her father and is confronted by his growing alcoholism.

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Episode 7

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Episode 7

As final year at Trinity begins, Bobbi is looking for a room to rent and Frances asks her to move in; when Nick returns from Croatia, he and Frances contemplate being more open about their relationship.

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Episode 8

Aired May 15, 2022

Episode 8

At Melissa's book launch, Frances struggles with her growing feelings for Nick; her jealousy frustrates Bobbi; Frances seeks intimacy, but the reality of her feelings for Nick cause her to behave in a destructive way.

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Episode 9

Aired May 15, 2022

Episode 9

Frances writes her first short story; her health is still causing problems and she collapses at college; Bobbi and Frances talk more honestly about their friendship; Nick makes a surprising revelation.

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Episode 10

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Episode 10

Frances receives a surprise email from Melissa, testing the groups' dynamic in unsuspected ways; Frances' dad leaves a concerning voicemail; Bobbi and Frances experience a shift in their friendship.

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Episode 11

Aired May 15, 2022

Episode 11

Frances sees a consultant and is given a distressing diagnosis; this news, combined with an upsetting revelation from Nick and an unexpected argument with Bobbi, causes Frances' life to spiral out of control.

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Episode 12

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Episode 12

Frances faces the consequences of her actions and attempts to repair her relationship with Bobbi; she also finds a fragile understanding with her parents; as Frances strives to take control of her life, the question of her and Nick remains.

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Director: Lenny Abrahamson
Executive Producer: Ed Guiney, Emma Norton, Andrew Lowe, Lenny Abrahamson, Tommy Bulfin, Rose Garnett
Screenwriter: Alice Birch, Sally Rooney, Sally Rooney
Network: Hulu
Rating: TV-MA
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English (United Kingdom)
Release Date: May 15, 2022

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