Similar in style to "Fleabag" or "I May Destroy You", "I Hate Suzie" tells the tragic story of a female protagonist - the title character -whose life is turned upside down after an emotionally devastating event happens in her life. It's a brilliantly crafted pilot, led by Billie Piper's indomitable performance, whose astonishing portrayal sells this debut episode, grounding it - despite the absurdity - in incredible levels of realism & believability.
What's more, it effectively captures the struggle to resume normal life after the realisation that one's own reality has been utterly shattered once a violation of both privacy & trust occurs; as the world continues unphased & oblivious to the inner turmoil of an individual caught up in this mess, it's a much needed reminder that victims who often suffer the consequences are left to cope whilst simultaneously picking up the pieces in silence.
I must additionally commend director Georgi Banks-Davies for managing to convey this visually through her framing of the unfolding debacle, choosing to capture the action specifically through claustrophobic, close-ups & first person tracking shots - ensuring that as the audience watches the ensuing calamity, our attention is solely focused on following the action from Suzie's uncomfortable perspective.
What's more, it effectively captures the struggle to resume normal life after the realisation that one's own reality has been utterly shattered once a violation of both privacy & trust occurs; as the world continues unphased & oblivious to the inner turmoil of an individual caught up in this mess, it's a much needed reminder that victims who often suffer the consequences are left to cope whilst simultaneously picking up the pieces in silence.
I must additionally commend director Georgi Banks-Davies for managing to convey this visually through her framing of the unfolding debacle, choosing to capture the action specifically through claustrophobic, close-ups & first person tracking shots - ensuring that as the audience watches the ensuing calamity, our attention is solely focused on following the action from Suzie's uncomfortable perspective.
