The Ignorant Angels
Overview
Following the death of her husband in a car accident, Antonia discovers that he was having a homosexual affair with a man named Michele. At first devastated by the news, she finds herself building an unexpected friendship with this man she had never heard of. They both learn to know each other, to accept each other, to understand each other. Antonia thus discovers her husband's other family made up of friends with unusual lifestyles and different sexual identities.
What critics are saying
Critics responded warmly to The Ignorant Angels, praising its nuanced exploration of grief, chosen family, and the fluidity of romantic and sexual connections. Expanding on the narrative of the original film, the series format was commended for giving each member of its vibrant ensemble room to develop distinct arcs and emotional beats rather than serving merely as background color.
While subplots vary in their impact, commentators highlighted the series' emotional core, particularly the delicate tension and burgeoning bond between Antonia and Michele. Reviewers found the show most compelling when tackling the genuine vulnerabilities and complications inherent to love, ultimately framing it as a seductive and heartfelt portrait of an LGBTQ friend group navigating shared loss.
“The Ignorant Angels is most moving when it addresses the pain that love can cause.”
“The seductive eight-episode series is about loss, chosen family, and the fluidity of sexuality.”
“the episodic nature and the sheer length of the show allow them to each be their own fully realized characters with arcs and emotional beats”
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- First Aired
- April 13, 2022
- Status
- Ended
- Episode Runtime
- 48 minutes
- Origin
- IT
- TMDB Votes
- 40