: 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.
The series is a treat for fans of 80s indie culture, featuring a "cracking" soundtrack with tracks from: New Order The Fall The Skids Aztec Camera 👥 Personal Perspectives Mayflies - Season 1
: 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. : Critics widely praised the series for depicting
“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 Curran’s portrayal of Tully as a charismatic firebrand
“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
: Incredible acting, authentic depiction of working-class intelligence, and a powerful, non-sentimental handle on terminal illness.