Normal People

In the small Irish town of Sligo, outspoken Marianne faces bullies at school and at home, but finds herself secretly befriending popular boy Connell.

Connell and Marianne's secret relationship intensifies as they spend more time together, leading friends and family to question their whereabouts.

When his friends tease him for driving Marianne home from a school event, Connell fears they've discovered the relationship, and makes a cowardly choice.

Despite encouragement from friends back home, Connell struggles to fit in at college – until he unexpectedly runs into a familiar face at a party.

A midnight phone call reignites buried feelings between Marianne and Connell, but they struggle to find harmony in their new lives.

Summer break approaches and Connell has decisions to make about remaining in Dublin. In Sligo, Marianne endures a difficult family dinner.

Tensions rise between Marianne and Connell as they spend time apart and see other people. Both receive the results of their scholarship exams.

Marianne tries to enjoy an idyllic summer break with friends in her family's Italian villa, but a visit from Connell sparks jealousy.

Marianne is studying in Sweden, and her new relationship becomes complex. Despite the distance, Connell's feelings for her cause difficulties in Dublin.

As he struggles to cope with the emotional fallout of a tragic loss, Connell questions his relationship and seeks counseling.