Michaela Coel is no longer working on a follow-up to I May Destroy You, as the show's executive producer concludes that "there wasn't much more to say". The hard-hitting series earned critical acclaim for its sensitive exploration of rape and sexual assault in various forms, with Coel penning the scripts, co-directing (with Sam Miller) and playing the lead role of Arabella Essiedu. There was certainly demand for more upon release, but Coel initially ruled out a second season of the show in the traditional sense, joking that the show had become "so huge it's destroyed itself".
However, in May 2021, the BBC's then-director of drama Piers Wenger revealed that Coel was working on a follow-up project for the broadcaster, with a "sort of through-line" connecting it to I May Destroy You. Keep up to date with all the dramas - from period to crime to comedy By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy . You can unsubscribe at any time.
Speaking to Deadline , executive producer Phil Clarke admitted the series had been dubbed "I May Destroy You 2" – suggesting a story in the same world, or at least a thematic link – but that these plans have been shelved. "When Piers went public, we were all talking about it," he explained. "Those were Michaela’s thoughts as well.
But then we rightly decided there wasn’t much more to say. You can only conclude that once you’ve explored it a little bit." Indeed, the sole existing season feels very co.
