Summary
Geek Girl, the new Netflix show led byHouse of the Dragonactor Emily Carey, is climbing the streamer’s global charts. Carey, who played the young Alicent Hightower inHouse of the Dragonseason 1, has had key performances in the recentTomb RaiderandWonder Womanmovies as the younger version of the titular characters. Now, with the well-reviewedGeek Girl, Carey steps into the spotlight and takes the lead role.
Since it arrived onNetflixon May 30,Geek Girlhas begun making waves on the streamer’s global Top 10 chart for English-language television shows. The series tookthe #7 spot overall for the week of May 27 through June 2 with 3.4 million views and 18.9 million hours viewed. It came in ahead of established hits likeBaby ReindeerandQueen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, while the newest season of the latter property,Bridgertonseason 3, took the top spot on the list.
What To Know About Netflix’s Geek Girl Series
It’s Based On Holly Smale’s Novel
Geek Girlsees Carey in the role of awkward high schooler Harriet Manners. Spotted by a London modeling agent during a field trip, Harriet jumps at the chance to reinvent herself. However, she moves from one fashion disaster to the next and soon begins to realize that the key to self-acceptance comes from well beyond the runway. The series isbased on the 2013 young adult novel by Holly Smale, making it the latest in a growing line of YA shows and movies on Netflix.
Other popular YA titles includeMy Life With the Walter Boys, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,andThe Kissing Booth.
This show arrives asHouse of the Dragonnears its return, albeit without Carey, as it will no longer flash back to a younger Alicent. Along with Carey,the cast ofGeek Girlincludes Emmanuel Imani, Liam Woodrum, Daisy Jelley, Rochelle Harrington, Tim Downie, Jemima Rooper, and Zac Looker. Behind the camera, the show is co-created by Smale and Jessica Ruston. Declan O’Dwyer, who also worked onMerlinandKilling Eve, directed all ten episodes. It is not yet clear if the show will return for a season 2 or not.
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Geek Girlhas garnered largely positive reviews, though there haven’t been enough to generate a Rotten Tomatoes score. Though some critics caution that the adaptation may appeal more to the target young adult demographic,there has been a lot of praise for Carey’s performanceand for telling a neurodivergent story with care but without limiting the narrative to only that purview. Though it is early days so far, the light and joyful fashion romp looks like it has the viewership to match with the acclaim.
Geek Girl
Cast
Geek Girl follows the journey of Samantha “Sam” Charles, a socially awkward but brilliant high school student who accidentally gains superpowers through an experimental invention. Balancing her new superhero identity with the challenges of teenage life, Sam must navigate high school drama, friendships, and family while protecting her city from emerging threats.
