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The series opens with Amanda (Carla Sehn) being flashed by a stranger in the park. And whilst a lurid emoji covers his offence, it’s clear that the incident has an impact on the long-term single young woman. Now, she really can’t stop thinking about dick.
And it’s that type of tongue-in-cheek approach that permeates this wonderfully written series. The dialogue feels punchy and fresh but entirely relatable. Drunken chats with girlfriends who hype you up so that you feel you can conquer the world; Tinder dates gone wrong; begging the universe for a positive sign. We’ve all been there. The chemistry between Amanda and her main friendship group is refreshingly authentic, with writers Moa Herngren and Tove Eriksen Hillblom doing a fantastic job of capturing the pitfalls of modern dating. “Am I an incel?” Amanda asks her friends, close to tears, “Am I the type of person who sits at home masturbating to guns?”
Carla Sehn’s performance will keep you utterly engrossed throughout. Whether you’re laughing at her dating luck – one potential suitor has an enormous headshot of Zlatan Ibrahimovic in his living room, whilst another has a serious drool problem – or empathising with her vulnerability, she demands your attention. Because, at the core of this quirky ankle-sock loving character is a frightened, lonely woman who cannot understand why no one – including her father – loves her the way she wants to be loved.
More than this, through her relationship with her sister Adina (Moah Madsen), we see the ongoing effects of a broken childhood as she battles with her spiralling OCD. So, whilst there’s lots of zippy one-liners and stylish, maximalist decor, this isn’t a fluff piece. This is a series that isn’t afraid to tell it like it is. (And on that note, it’s definitely not for the prudish. Some of the most hilarious and strange sex scenes you’ll ever see all appear here.)
And as Amanda goes out on various dates, Malmö itself is on display in a glorious light. There are lots of unusual little spots, brightly coloured cafes, lively bars and tidy town squares. It will definitely make you want to do a bit more exploring of the area. Especially since every character is so effortlessly cool, interesting and well dressed.
As Amanda ploughs on in her pursuit of love, we are introduced to former Scientologist-turned-bartender, Jonte and Amanda’s playground crush, Emil (Johannes Lindkvist). No spoilers as to how it all turns out, but you will be squealing at your screen throughout, and especially at that final bombshell moment.
Diary of a Ditched Girl is such a gorgeously vibrant and unabashed take on life in your 30s. Whilst everyone else seems to be getting their lives together, yours can feel pretty isolating if you haven’t ticked off the same boxes. Carla Sehn’s Amanda will make you laugh, cry, recoil and recall. If you enjoyed the likes of Love & Anarchy, this will be a joy.
