February 22nd 2025.
Have you heard about the new BBC drama, Dope Girls? It premiered with a bang, but unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to the hype. Viewers were left disappointed and unimpressed after watching the chaotic first episode, with some even declaring that they won't tune in again.
The show is set in post-WWI London, and follows a group of newly empowered women who refuse to conform to traditional gender roles. Instead, they take advantage of the city's underground clubland scene in Soho, using it as their playground. The main characters, Billie, Violet, Kate, and Evie, are all trying to navigate this new era in their own ways.
One of the leading ladies is Kate Galloway, played by Julianne Nicholson. A single mother, Kate establishes a nightclub and gets involved in criminal activities in order to provide for her daughter. However, the show's fast-paced and patchwork style left many viewers feeling underwhelmed.
Some viewers took to social media to share their disappointment, with one calling the show "gloomy, impossibly shot, totally confusing tripe." Others found it "rather bonkers and awful at the same time," and have no plans to continue watching.
The show's structure, with time jumps and multiple plotlines, left some viewers confused and unimpressed. One person even admitted to sitting through the whole episode but still having no idea what it was about. However, there were also those who enjoyed the slightly fractured style and found it intriguing.
Dope Girls is based on the book "Dope Girls: The Birth of the British Drug Underground" by Marek Kohn. Although it is inspired by true events, the BBC has made it clear that all characters and events in the show are fictional.
Despite the mixed reviews, the full season is already available on BBC iPlayer, with the next episode set to air next week. Some viewers are still on the fence, while others are fully invested and eagerly waiting for the next episode.
So, will you be watching Dope Girls? Some viewers have already made up their minds, while others are willing to give it a chance. As for the BBC, they still have time to win over viewers and prove that this drug-filled hedonistic drama has what it takes to keep us hooked. The ball is in their court now.
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