An Intimate Glance At…Boarders.

Daniel Lawrence Taylor’s Boarders is witty, gritty and nuanced. A perfect coming-of-age comedy drama, blending classism, comedy and complexities of social survival and social media. So brilliant, I watched it twice.

Throughout the series, each of the primary characters explore a range of interpersonal relationships. Firstly, the brutal, honest yet deeply loving relationships between the female-presenting characters are a treat to watch. Have teenage girls ever been shown to bond without a pillow fight? Cannot confirm or deny. However, the distinct difference to that of the stereotypical teenage female friendship is a breath of fresh air, and adds to the humour tenfold. In tandem, the vulnerability, emotion and silliness of the friendships of the male presenting characters with one another? Chefs kiss.

The six-part series also includes one of the best on-screen intimate scene’s I’ve seen to date. No spoilers, but ten minutes into episode 6 is art. The angles, the movement, the edit - all are a perfect example of how nudity and explicit action isn’t essential to making intimate scene’s exceptional. Hat’s off to Lead Intimacy Coordinator Louise Kempton & her team (inc. Haruka Kuroda & Enric Ortuno) for working their magic.

Need a new series to make into your entire personality? Look no further.