Can't Figure Out When Derry Girls Next Season Is Releasing? Check It Out

The wait for the next season of Derry Girls has been excruciating for most of their fans. However, the team behind the comedy drama has just announced its release date.

The series stars Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Louisa Harland, Nicola Coughlan, Jamie-Lee O’Donnell and Dylan Llewellyn, amongst others. Directed by Lisa McGee, the series tells the story of five young teenagers growing up in Derry, Northern Ireland during the 1990s during an era of political turmoil in the region.

The show is based on McGee’s own experiences and was first aired on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom in 2018, becoming an instant hit with the viewers. A year later, the second season of the show came in. However, the pandemic derail the production of the show's next outing, as it did for many other projects.

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Derry Girls revolves around the lives of Erin Quinn, played by Jackson, her cousin Orla, played by Harland, and their friends Clare,(Coughlan), and Michelle (O’Donnell). In the span of the show, they find themselves in awkward and weird situations which are laughable and smartly placed with themes of unrest or peace playing out in the background.

The third season of the show was renewed in April of 2019 but the shoot had to be postponed due to the outbreak of coronavirus. The filming for the much-awaited show began in October 2021 and in March 2022, the makers finally announced the first look of the show on St Patrick’s Day as a gift to the fans.

The first look showed glimpses of Michelle and James Maguire, who is played by Ian McElhinney, along with Orla, Erin and Clare. It is confirmed that the original cast will be seen in the upcoming season as well. The characters will now enter the adulthood phase of their lives, thus embarking on new adventures.

Derry Girls Next Season Release Date

Season 3 of the show is going to have six episodes. The trailer of the show is out as well. It came out on March 30. “It’s official: they’re back and better than ever! Here’s your very first look at the final series of Derry Girls, starting Tuesday, April 12th on Channel 4," said the caption of the post shared by the TV network.

However, the release date of the show will not be the same for Netflix. The show will first get aired on television and the finale will take place on May 17. One can expect the show to release online only after the finale.