Normal People_
"Drawn together. Driven apart."
Marianne and Connell weave in and out of each other's lives in this exploration of sex, power and the desire to love and be loved.
Network
BBC Three
Episodes
12
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Netflix
2 countries
Disney+
2 countries
RTL+
1 country
Magenta TV+
1 country
Z
ZDF
FREE
1 country
BBC iPlayer
FREE
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
Normal People has 1 season with 12 episodes spanning 2020.
Paul Mescal →
Rating
With a 8.1/10 rating from 1,283 votes, Normal People is considered highly rated.
Year context
Normal People first aired 6 years ago in 2020.
SEASONS (1 season, 12 episodes)
SEASON 1Miniseries
01
Episode 1
In a school in small-town west of Ireland, Connell is a well-liked, good looking and athletic student. Marianne is a proud, intimidating and unpopular loner…
02
Episode 2
Connell and Marianne’s relationship continues in secret and they sleep together for the first time. At school, Connell makes excuses for why he didn’t see…
03
Episode 3
The night of the Debs is approaching and the girls at school have organised a fundraising event. Marianne has been asked to help and is…
04
Episode 4
Months later, school has finished and Connell arrives at Trinity College, Dublin. He has found a room in a house-share and meets his new housemate…
05
Episode 5
Connell joins Marianne's social circle but doesn't fit in. He apologises for how he treated her; she reconsiders her relationship with her new boyfriend, Gareth.
06
Episode 6
Connell and Marianne are back together. Connell has gained confidence in college; giving presentations in class and getting good grades but is reluctant to show…
07
Episode 7
Marianne and Connell are seeing other people and realise (too late) that their break-up was due to a misunderstanding.
08
Episode 8
Connell visits Marianne at her family's summer home in Italy, where tensions between her and Jamie are at an all-time high.
09
Episode 9
Marianne, studying abroad, pursues an unhealthy relationship.
10
Episode 10
After a tragic event, Connell struggles with severe depression. Marianne remains a lifeline for him from abroad.
11
Episode 11
Marianne has returned to Carricklea for the summer. She and Connell spend their weekends together, even though he is still living in Dublin. After a…
12
Episode 12
Marianne and Connell are back in Dublin and together as a couple. Life is calm and they are at ease with each other. Then Connell…
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
12
Episodes
30 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Showrunner
Sally Rooney
Showrunner
Ed Guiney
Showrunner
Andrew Lowe
Showrunner
Lenny Abrahamson
NETWORKS (1)
BBC Three
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Normal People about?
Marianne and Connell weave in and out of each other's lives in this exploration of sex, power and the desire to love and be loved.
Where can I watch Normal People?
Normal People is available on Netflix, Disney+, RTL+, Magenta TV+, ZDF. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Normal People have?
Normal People has 1 season with 12 episodes total.
Who stars in Normal People?
The cast of Normal People includes Paul Mescal, Daisy Edgar-Jones.
What is the rating of Normal People?
Normal People has a rating of 8.1 out of 10 based on 1,283 votes on TMDB.
Is Normal People still running?
Normal People has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Drama
