3 essential series to better understand sexual violence

There are many series to deal with rape, but few are able to tackle this subject with accuracy. We unveil three must-see series to better understand what rape victims undergo.

We told you about it some time ago through the analysis of a sequence from the Netflix series The Bridgertons Chronicle. Rape on the small screen is taking up more and more space. Often, this scourge is unfortunately invisible within the narratives. Yet, many times, this violence against women has gone unnoticed. Fortunately, other series take up this theme with nameless accuracy because they give voice to victims. Indeed, they highlight the representation of rape in all its plurality. Forget it then Game Of Thrones or 13 Reasons Why, we offer you series that allow you to better understand the mechanisms of rape.

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"I may destroy you": the series that sends out preconceived ideas about rape

I may destroy youis the favorite of aufeminin writing in 2020. This series, written, directed, and interpreted by Michaela Coel deserves much more light. Moreover, we regret that she did not get a nomination at the Golden Globes 2021. In this series, we follow the journey of Arabella, a young London woman who was drugged and raped in a bar. For a year of his life, we witness his reconstruction, his traumas and if I May Destroy is a success it is because we feel the feelings of the main character. Indeed, the female gaze is well and truly in the spotlight, we give the floor to the victim: a poignant series that sends out preconceived ideas about rape. In France, the series is available on OCS.

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"Unbelievable": making the victim feel guilty, a terrible mistake

Based on a true story, the series unbelievable on Netflix tells how an 18-year-old Marie was accused of inventing her rape. It all starts when she is at the police station to file a complaint. Her testimony is constantly questioned until pressure from law enforcement forces her to admit that she was not raped, although it was the opposite. Marie will thus try to rebuild herself alone. Left on her own and no longer having much support from those close to her, the young girl sees her life fall apart. unbelievable is a miniseries that reveals a lot about the lack of support for rape victims.

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"Big Litte Lies": the weight of sexual violence and reconstruction

Big Little Lies features an incredible cast, but, above all, allows the exploration of violence against women in all its plurality. Jane and Celeste have the same executioner, Perry. He raped the first one in the past. Jane had to live with this trauma by raising her son, born from this rape. The second is Celeste's wife and she is a victim of her violence as well as her toxic and abusive behavior. Through their eyes, we discover how they live with the weight of the sexual violence they suffer. Then, in season 2, we discover how they try as best they can to rebuild themselves. Big Little Lies, adapted from the novel by author Liane Moriarty, can be viewed on OCS.