Reviews

• “Diary of a Ditched Girl is a true ten./…/ In the hands of screenwriters Moa Herngren and Tove Eriksen Hillblom, the book’s slightly chatty style has been compressed into snappy dialogue, more emotional pressure points, and fewer but more memorable sex scenes./…/ A series that’s better than the book it’s based on.”

• “When it comes to the Netflix series based on Amanda Romare’s novel, screenwriters Tove Eriksen Hillblom and Moa Herngren have structured the seven episodes in a way that makes siblinghood become the central focus of the story. The search for that other thing—love, sex, dating—serves as the springboards of the story./…/ It’s lovely to see how the elements of the story work together, and even lovelier to experience how Carla Sehn and Moah Madsen portray the sisters Amanda and Adina. There’s a chemistry between them that feels genuine, hits the perfect tone, and carries the entire series.”

• “Diary of a Ditched Girl is this fall’s must-watch Swedish TV show. /…/ The TV series version of Diary of a Ditched Girl is both an erotic trip report and a heartwarming portrayal of friendship and sisterhood. It gets an impressive number of things right. /…/ It’s an effective distillation of the somewhat overloaded book, skillfully bringing out the darkness in the story whilst at the same time highlighting the humor through an array of well-chosen actors. /…/ Unlike the book, screenwriters Moa Herngren and Tove Eriksen Hillblom don’t shy away from digging a bit deeper into the relationship between the sisters and their absent father. Torkel Petersson’s striking portrayal of an evasive, emotionally distant father who constantly keeps his adult daughters at arm’s length provides context—a psychological dimension that could have felt clichéd, but instead makes Amanda’s love deficit feel intensely tangible. /…/ Diary of a Ditched Girl walks a tightrope between comedy and tragedy, between party and panic, but manages to keep its footing in a strong way.”

• “It’s vibrant; it’s unapologetic; it’s bold. /…/ You won’t want to miss it. /…/ It’s that type of tongue-in-cheek approach that permeates this wonderfully written series. The dialogue feels punchy and fresh but entirely relatable./…/ 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. /…/ 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.”

• “Diary of a Ditched Girl is one of this year’s best Swedish series. /…/
  It’s nearly impossible not to get swept up in Amanda’s ill-fated Tinder odyssey and feel the full spectrum of emotions she goes through — hope, joy, sorrow — over and over again.”

• “An entertaining portrayal of today’s dating culture. /…/ A genuine contemporary series from the Nordics, with strong acting performances, a well-written script, and fascinating characters. /…/ A dramedy which makes out a heartwarming ray of light as the autumn darkness settles in.”

• “Cuts straight into the soul as piercingly as that text your last date never replied to.”