Ep 7. Happy Animals

In season 1 episode 7 of the series I May Destroy You, titled "Happy Animals," Arabella is struggling to come to terms with her recent sexual assault and is feeling disconnected from her friends and loved ones. She begins to isolate herself and becomes more reliant on drugs and alcohol as a way to numb her emotions and escape her reality.

Meanwhile, Terry and Kwame are experiencing their own challenges in their personal lives. Terry is grappling with her feelings for Theo while trying to navigate her open relationship with her boyfriend, and Kwame is feeling isolated and alone as he struggles to find fulfilling sexual encounters.

As Arabella's mental state deteriorates, she starts to question the authenticity of her past memories and begins to unravel the mystery of what really happened to her on the night of her assault. With the help of her friend Ben, she begins to piece together the events of that night and comes to a surprising realization.

Throughout the episode, the theme of consent is explored through the lens of various sexual encounters and relationships. Arabella, Terry, and Kwame all navigate the complexities of sexual consent and the power dynamics that come with it. The show is a powerful and timely exploration of the impact of sexual violence on survivors and the importance of consent in all sexual encounters.