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On ‘Derry Girls’ and remembering the Good Friday Agreement

The following essay explores Derry Girls as a unique coming-of-age story that uses humor to humanize life during the Troubles. The Mundane in the Middle of Conflict Derry Girls

At its core, Derry Girls is not a political documentary; it is a story about the universal absurdity of being a teenager. Set in 1990s Northern Ireland, the show places monumental political events—like the Good Friday Agreement —as a backdrop to "crises" like school exams, talent shows, and bad haircuts. This juxtaposition serves a vital purpose: it shows that even in "extraordinary circumstances," people continue with the business of being human. Humor as Resilience On ‘Derry Girls’ and remembering the Good Friday