: Critics widely praised the series for depicting male friendship with a level of intimacy and physical affection rarely seen on screen. It treats these platonic bonds as being as significant as any romantic love.
“Mayflies has left me in bits and emotional wreck in a way that no visual entertainment has done before... bring a handkerchief.” IMDb · 3 years ago
: Tony Curran and Martin Compston deliver career-best work. Curran’s portrayal of Tully as a charismatic firebrand facing his own mortality is heart-wrenching, while Compston provides the steady, soulful anchor as his best friend, Jimmy. Mayflies - Season 1
: The second half shifts into a high-stakes ethical drama as Tully asks Jimmy to help him travel to Switzerland for assisted dying, a request that causes a painful rift with his wife, Anna (Ashley Jensen). 🎸 The Soundtrack & Atmosphere
Overall Rating: 4.5/5 🌟 Mayflies is a devastatingly beautiful two-part miniseries that explores the deep bonds of male friendship and the right to die with dignity . Adapted from Andrew O’Hagan’s novel, it is a masterclass in performance and emotional storytelling that resonates long after the credits roll. 📝 Review Highlights : Critics widely praised the series for depicting
“I found it incredibly moving and a brilliant study of male friendship... it's also full of obscure pop culture references to films and music.” The Guardian · 3 years ago 💡 Critical Consensus
: The story expertly weaves between a vibrant, nostalgia-soaked 1986 Manchester—filled with post-punk music and youthful immortality—and a somber, present-day Scotland. bring a handkerchief
: Incredible acting, authentic depiction of working-class intelligence, and a powerful, non-sentimental handle on terminal illness.