I May Destroy You: Arabella's Monologue | HBO Replay

[@lordfreerealestate8302]

She wrote, directed, AND starred in this series. Let that sink in.

[@aliced.1973]

@MoCo MoCo She. The black woman talking.

[@GrownandUnsexy]

@MoCo MoCo Michaela Coel

[@laura121684]

@MoCo MoCo Did you see any men in this clip? I didn't.

[@Sharpe1502]

This is the second show she’s done that with. Chewing Gum was her show also.

[@AH-tu3km]

I'm in love, tell me she won something other than a place in my heart (which, while something, doesn't further her deserving career)

[@sheilawidjaja7331]

To anyone wondering why, "I May Destroy You" is not nominated for the Golden Globes but "Emily in Paris" did is because the producers of "Emily in Paris" would fly the HFPA judges to Paris and send them to expensive holidays near their set. Even the judges admitted that they were being treated like, "kings and queens". And remember, HFPA judges determine which shows will be nominated for a Golden Globe.

[@tomryan4556]

I was gonna like this comment but it made me angry 😠

[@lordfreerealestate8302]

Yep. A KZbinr did an expose on this. Prizes shouldn't be bought. Bribery was the only way Emily in Paris could win anything.

[@haleystamper8489]

The golden globes having no black voters probably plays a role too.

[@debbiep99]

That explains that then because Emily in Paris is a horrible show

[@celondelon351]

@@tomryan4556 angry because it’s true?

[@ammeliaholloway1153]

Michaela Coel's talent is actually scary. I May Destroy You was a phenomenal series! So needed!

[@dougalmackenziesmith673]

Scary is the right word. She is a fierce tour de force. I had no idea where this series was going. The finale floored me.

[@tomwalker5280]

Yeah its absolutely stunning

[@QueXLcior]

She’s not from Earth

[@silverkitty2503]

FOr me she is so good she is reassuring

[@FieryFlamingFajitas]

it still annoys me that Emily In Paris was nominated but this show wasn't

[@noho_hank7627]

Don't let it annoy you. Award shows, in particular the Globes, have shown throughout the past several years how out of touch they are and how little they know about true beauty in art. At this point, getting annoyed or upset at a golden globe snub is like getting annoyed that the MTV movie awards snubbed an actually good film. These award shows are completely obsolete now and I'm so glad that in my lifetime they'll probably cease to exist; at least in their current format that is.

[@lotussight]

Most shows that get nominated have to a lot of socialising and networking behind the scenes especially the people that are arranging the awards. People that worked on I May Destroy You may not have the time for such nonsense and as long as people enjoy the art of this show, then that's it ❤️

[@celondelon351]

@@noho_hank7627 agreed

[@goshatomasik]

Emily in Paris is disgusting

[@celondelon351]

Emily in Paris flew Golden Globe voters to the set in Paris and treated them to a VIP tour it was manipulated and made worse by the fact that one of show’s Producers is Lilly Collins.

[@ajm935]

This is such an exceptionally acted and written show.

[@soulstarmusiclover1254]

AJM And there is no writer's room she is the writer, how talented is that!

[@gettothepoint_already3858]

Yeah cause when you put 20 women in a room together, every one of them stops and listens to the others without talking over one another. LOL

[@oriyo2248]

@@gettothepoint_already3858 yay! if that's true, i love it

[@Nana-wi4gi]

@@gettothepoint_already3858 Yup. Spot on. Especially in domestic abuse spaces like the one in the video :)

[@maryannebrown2385]

Amazing!

[@gracescarlett6613]

Imagine watching a powerful exploration of power dynamics from a wildly talented actor choosing to share her real pain and leaving a dry negative comment 🤷

[@celondelon351]

Speaks to their unresolved pain and they don't like it or want to deal with it, whether that's unfulfilled potential, guilt felt from an action/inaction. I actually feel sorry for them.

[@Jtronique]

What I would say is that - your comment is very good - and it is precisely this, that OP has a particular talent for being able to hit the right nerve (or series of nerves), and we must allow for the possibility that it is precisely that talent that "rustles the jimmies." If OP gave no reaction to people being not precise, we would not see such averse reactions. quite literally, it is the case in point that the proposition "we can not have a sane conversation with a person who is not sane", (which I attribute to my mother)........and, from whence it comes. I myself am prodromal - so this is not an attempt to be ableist, either. Any conversation with me may be speculatively sane or not sane, however, I have a particular talent for recognizing and compartmentalizing when others toxicity makes me want to throw monkey-poo ;-) Thank you for your comment. All the blessings, friend.

[@alysiadavis7646]

Michaela looks as if shes been sculpted out of marble. Shes so stunning.

[@wyass4722]

That's the best description of her! She almost literally looks like a beautiful marble sculpture.

[@Candlewick14]

I find her quite hideous but in a beautiful and cool way

[@moxypicture5681]

@@Candlewick14 bruh

[@Annaiuq1]

She is other worldly

[@DOTMH_1]

The head scarf is not flattering.

[@katievilichay2359]

While Michaela Coel’s snub from the Golden Globes IS unacceptable and a total slap in the face to how wonderfully written, acted and directed this show is, I’m grateful for the attention this snub has now brought to IMDY. Otherwise, I may not have ever become aware of this exceptional series in time to view it while this oh-so-talented, powerhouse of a woman has only started making the kinds of waves Hollywood and society so desperately need, in what I hope will be a very long, bright career that brings about big changes. This monologue is 🔥🔥🔥

[@laura121684]

She was also amazing in Black Earth Rising, which is a powerful show. A must-watch if you haven't seen it.

[@youknowwhoyouare11]

Same 🔥🔥🔥

[@ebonyjackson3198]

This is the woman that should have played Nina Simone...

[@ilanakidiadia3181]

Yeah yeah

[@selkertazumi9660]

I Agree

[@AishaRaison]

Nina is all I could see in her.

[@sharigill3130]

🙌🏾

[@egyptianqueen4007]

Yes!Agreed.

[@anniescott7479]

I don't believe that I have ever even heard of this show before, but this clip is absolutely incredible. It is impeccably written and powerfully delivered. Much respect to the actress and the writers.

[@leahwilliams156]

She is “the writers”.

[@anniescott7479]

@@leahwilliams156 That just makes this even better!

[@Maryxx95]

Please watch it. It’s triggering at times but you won’t regret it. Michaela Coel is a genius and a gem.

[@g.t.7550]

This was such an incredible series that Netflix tried to steal from her. I’m glad she took it to HBO were she was given the rights and credit for her spectacular work. I’ve been a big fan of hers for a long time and I hope she gets more credit for her talent.

[@dlatortue1]

Michaela Coel is the most important, the most talented, the most underrated storyteller of our time.

[@jayneh8263]

I haven't seen the show but on the basis of this clip alone, I have missed a good show. Will be watching it in full soon.

[@nataliamarin5440]

I literally had the exact same reaction lol! I started watching and couldn’t get into the first episode but boy was I missing out! I will definitely be revisiting this tonight :)

[@dextercyanide8912]

Michaela is so beautiful and her speaking voice is so melodic, she deserves every award for her work

[@laura121684]

Yes! If she finds time between acting jobs, I think she'd be an amazing narrator for audiobooks.

[@rajoyen9893]

MICHAELA COEL THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR SOUL WITH THE WORLD I AM SO THANKFUL I HAVE NEVER SEEN AND HEARD SOMEONE VERBALIZE WHAT I COULD NEVER PUT TOGETHER MYSELF THANK YOU SO MUCH PLEASE CONTINUE WRITING AND CREATING YOU ARE SO INSPIRING AND SO EXCELLENT A TRUTH TELLER

[@gozerthegozarian9500]

This scene is better written and better acted than 99,9999999999% of TV...exceptional work!

[@tori2dles]

They find their power in our confusion. They love to parlay it into gaslighting.

[@prathibhaseshachar1560]

Brings clarity to the "grey area"

[@AphroditeThePriestess]

She is sooo unique! Like a Goddess that came down to Earth to enlighten us all !

[@zoebaggins90]

It's really, really weird how now everybody worships certain people. 🤔

[@iseebothsides]

Michaela Coel was phenomenal in this well written creation sprinkled with brilliant cinematography! Looking forward to her future projects! 🌟

[@embracethebright1587]

watch chewing gum. she never finished it because of the events that led to this show.

[@DebOra-rr1hy]

How poised she was when she said "We will show you exactly what we mean by violation" Monumental!!

[@alyschajohnson6668]

Yes! Yes! Yes!

[@FelixVivaldi]

What is this?! Her voice is extremely captivating!!

[@kennedyjojackson1202]

This is a show called "I may destroy you" by Michaela Coel. She also has a show called chewing gum, it's much more comical and lighthearted!

[@maryannebrown2385]

Mesmerizing

[@FelixVivaldi]

@@maryannebrown2385 yasss, first she captivated my mind, then she mesmerized me!!

[@RedHearts178]

this monologue hit me right in the feels.

[@IamLegionGreen]

Goosebumps the entire time! I had to watch it twice because it was that intense. I feel like it’s moments like this that really show how in tune and how intensely this amazing actress has become this character.

[@Yonarer]

This woman is a powerhouse. That is it.

[@whychoooseausername4763]

This series was excellent in this entirety, but I was reminded of this today and sent it to my friend who recently came out of an abusive relationship.

[@avaparker9603]

This is Michaela Coel's best work yet. I would *love* a season 2! Please HBO - order a season 2!

[@21greenlady]

How was this show AND this amazing actress snubbed?!

[@HealthyObbsession]

Because sadly she's not white had this been a white woman saying these thing they would have gotten so much praise for such a raw performance But once again sadly because this wasn't a white lead people might not even bother to watch because white guilt is to inconvenient

[@dragonfox2.058]

@@HealthyObbsession Not necessarily, it's a boy's world...they don't give a violation about women's thought and feelings. WE have to, tho

[@marisgoldenhour6212]

She doesn't fit into a standard mold, structure or narrative. Boys club. She's not a white woman. Possibly being "too much" of something or "not enough" of something else. The judges or panel of voters didn't get wined and dined at all, or to their liking. Not enough promoting. Politics. Could be one of many reasons or all the above.

[@lauragraves4342]

What is this clip about? In my opinion, it's about calling out narcissistic behavior and drawing the line in the sand for what you will take from abusers. About setting appropriate boundaries after you wake up and see peoples' behavior for exactly what it is and not being societies scapegoat. Society has snubbed this because society is overall narcissistic in nature and doesn't want to be called out or change their behavior. It thrives off of denial and deflection. 💜🧡💚 that's my opinion, anyways.

[@soulstarmusiclover1254]

"My birth is your birth my death is your death."

[@elledumble]

What a talented woman ✊🏿✊🏿 her speech gave me me goosebumps!

[@Trund27]

She is a TREASURE, OMG. What a master.

[@issysacristan9128]

Well I don't think I have a choice but to binge this series right now

[@pamelasouza7867]

Why is this exactly the advice that will save my relationship? This woman nailed all my insecurities omg.

[@dragonfox2.058]

Maybe it's time to let it go

[@discokev100]

This series was the most overlooked piece of brilliance last year. It never got the exposure and credit it deserved.

[@HarvestMoon2049]

This series was well done. I both liked and disliked the characters.

[@ApatheticBananas]

I was fired after telling my boss he was mansplanning my job for months after he asked what was wrong. Super related to this.

[@jesseleeward2359]

Amazing

[@lilypoon1175]

She is so smart

[@andrabook8758]

Well said. there is a problem with people using the grey areas.

[@kamelarosa]

Watching this again really speaks to me as I know have experienced what her character went through, it alarms me not knowing this would happen to me

[@zulusoso]

Still one of the best shows I've ever seen.

[@kanchanaj_]

This was made for me. Thankyou

[@commandante6709]

Can you PLEASE cast her as a Bene Gesserit in the upcoming Dune film anthology?! Wait sorry, didn't mean that as a question... CAST HER!!!!

[@vincentmoriarty4634]

She is spectacular. I love her shows.

[@elbinaloshy1324]

She is just the best 👍

[@savageclassymoody386]

She is super talented deserves her credits and may I say looking georgeous

[@courtneyawalsh]

CHILLS.

[@lilithisa]

I had goosebumps watching this

[@silverkitty2503]

This is brilliant. Women ...ALL women of ALL races DESERVE a show like this. Its our time.

[@dragonshivers2836]

I needed to hear that. Thank you

[@MsSundayTimes]

Michaela is everything.

[@mjohnsonmjohnson3724]

Once it got clear what she was saying ....I kinda got scared, concerned Bob might not be al-right Bob might literally get DESTROYED😵😖😨

[@transitionstagecompany3655]

Timely !!!!! Wow the writing

[@theuniquebean]

whoa. This will be a huge trigger for me but Ive got to watch this. I got chills.

[@williambruno392]

holding my breath this entire monologue, she's unmatched

[@kyliemclean865]

This show is a triumph. Michaela is a genius.

[@dragonfox2.058]

Perfect description of narcissistic abuse

[@almostatami]

She could read a dishwasher instruction manual and I'd still be completely entranced.

[@kdg.2291]

Some people have been saying she should be the next Doctor on Doctor Who. I'm convinced by watching this clip

[@sumushistoria8173]

Brilliant monologue!

[@alyschajohnson6668]

Standing ovation:)❤

[@kdg.2291]

Y'ALL play the "I Remember You (Series 5)" theme with this. She gives so much doctor vibes. I so would love to see her as a future doctor.

[@jennituxx]

Shivers. She is amazing.

[@dipayanchaki4060]

Such a shame that people don’t appreciate well written dramas.

[@arabelalebata1517]

Now I'm totally watching this.... The main character got the Same name as me...

[@larapalma3744]

We have to start observing Bob

[@dragonfox2.058]

I have been "observing Bob" for decades

[@susannapais]

breath taking

[@roamphetam1ne]

I am just in awe.

[@genevieveperry4971]

It's a complete and utter failure and travesty that Emily in Paris got the Nomination over this masterpiece.

[@AB-df2vv]

Cerulean

[@moonlightfitz]

legendary

[@Bev4Drawing]

Now I must watch it

[@henryahoy]

Chills...

[@erickacalloway2452]

She is Gorgeously Powerful!

[@M37EKR]

@HBO heartbreaking why you won't allow access to your content in Africa 💔

[@typicalexpert7715]

Africa is poor

[@typicalexpert7715]

ichigo Kurosaki am from Gambia btw

[@KemiPossible]

@@typicalexpert7715 So Africa still has t.v, data, and phones. We also have BBC. And stop acting like Africa is country, it's a continent with many many countries, economies, and leaderships.

[@nthabiiim7149]

Uhm I'm south african and I'm currently watching it on dstv channel 103 and on dstv catch up. Maybe that helps

[@M37EKR]

@@nthabiiim7149 you have no I dea fam 😭 Zambian

[@elruby1107]

What's the show on?

[@flowersforme375]

Arabella's face is beautiful. Gorgeous alert!

[@zoebaggins90]

She literally looks like an alien.

[@Acu017]

Does someone has the transcription ? I would like to translate it for a personal project !

[@JJ-rv7tt]

There's subtitles on the video

[@singhkhan6580]

Tracy 😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️

[@TheRTM]

what is she talking about?

[@candyDREAMER]

Necessary.

[@maryannebrown2385]

Wow!!!

[@hustales2173]

I'm so watching it

[@JaiPickOfficial]

She could play Nina Simone!!!

[@liliangel3551]

I have no idea what she is talking about, but sounds scary af when she is talking 😂

[@robasquiatgaming4651]

The MCU Storm ⚡⛈️😎

[@moonlightfitz]

😮

[@georgiaq6125]

this show was robbed

[@franciscoabreu1391]

i didnt understand

[@dragonfox2.058]

you will

[@franciscoabreu1391]

@@dragonfox2.058 not usefull

[@nicothekenji]

the monologue is about how predators sometimes violate their victims by finding and using "gray areas", i.e. doing things that aren't clear, definite crimes or obviously violent, thus blurring the line between what's okay and what's not. it's super destructive because they tend to use this absence of definition and clarity to trick victims, justice and specially themselves into failing to identify abusive behaviour, and so they're able to continue preying so without facing any consequence whatsoever

[@franciscoabreu1391]

@@nicothekenji thank you

[@utube2825]

'Bobs' are common.

[@ItumelengS]

whaaaaaaaat

[@amandameredith]

Lol. Yessss🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

Olá my Friend

[@rebecavc2071]

the 35 dislikes are from cis men

[@dragonfox2.058]

Stop using that gaslighting term. Talk about a gray area!!!

[@zoebaggins90]

And one woman.

[@matildatorrealba3378]

y para cuando la 2 temporada de euphoria?

[@YawnGod]

Women are smart and funny and all those things that we know they are and we are not. My name is Elliot Page and I support this message.

[@eduardochavacano]

The channel kept flashing suggestions on the video like Pop Up. It Trashed the video!!! i did not enjoy the video at all.

[@Nana-wi4gi]

Okay?

[@BatmanPops]

For A Quick Second I Thought That Was Retired Miami Heat Basketball Player Chris Bosh On The Thumbnail LOL 😅

[@BatmanPops]

@rose petal only the Individual reading it can decide that 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@garynewcomb8649]

@@BatmanPops you didn’t lie about your original comment!!

[@BatmanPops]

@@garynewcomb8649 yeah I know 👀

[@walkz007]

Then he must be a very beautiful man

[@Callimo]

mm, no, not even in the least. Your colorism and hypermasculinization of a Black woman is duly noted tho.

[@ej3796]

so answer violation with more violation?

[@Swameh]

No. But we will hunt the hunters.

[@candystorekid4207]

Is it a violation when it’s retaliatory? Or is it a balancing of the scales?

[@dragonfox2.058]

Sometimes that's the only way to get thru

[@Nana-wi4gi]

Are you dense?

[@ginocappugino]

lame

[@AfricancoolChic]

Ka gi!

[@ariellekwong206]

You

[@myabenedict5030]

What women talking about their experiences? If its so lame cappuccino don’t watch it.

[@nolabels2331]

Oh, oh, you're a Bob. You're lame

[@richardcabesa8296]

That's a dude right?

[@lickmyloafbruh]

No what?