Our Girl the army drama, recently re-surfacing on our screens, has become extremely popular in all age groups, from teens to adults.
But why do us teens love it so much? Why do we find it so easy to connect with? The exciting storyline kept me constantly gripped, but what made the programme so relatable to young girls like me, was Georgie and Molly’s strong, female-warrior like personality.
In both seasons Tony Grounds, the programme’s creator, based every part of the story on how women can be just as heroic as men in both the army and life in general. It made me think a lot about the world surrounding me, I found myself asking questions like “Why is there war in the world?” A big question, one in which I never thought a TV show would raise, it made me so inquisitive.
Seeing such a bold, independent woman, much like Lacey Turner’s character, Molly back in 2014, inspired myself and other young enthusiasts to stand up for what they believe in. One of my close friends Alex, also a massive fan of the series, stated: “Georgie is an inspirational woman, who personally I look up to. She is an amazing role model for young people, I’ve watched both series and every episode had me in tears and laughter at the same time, I love it!”
I couldn’t agree more with Alex; both series are an emotional rollercoaster for every individual watching the series, there wasn’t a single episode where I didn’t feel every emotion possible, from tears of laughter to tears of pure sadness.
Another teen, Hannah, explained how Michelle Keegan’s outstanding acting skills were one of the key reasons why it was so easy to relate to her character Georgie, Hannah stated to me: “I find it so easy to relate to Georgie, Michelle portrays her in such a wonderful way, with her unbelievable acting skills, she embodies the powerful iconic character perfectly, I feel as if she was born for the role.”
And then there is me, a young secondary school teen, preparing for my GCSE’s pondering on every current decision I’m making. But the one impression that Our Girl left so clearly on me was self-belief, confidence and the power to accept a new challenge or even to take up a rising opportunity I may never have considered before.
Our Girl has made a huge impression on me, the characters, the storyline and the morals hidden within, the independence and power Georgie proved women and young girls can have was enlightening. I realised I can be as tough and influential as anyone as long as I believe in myself. If I can do anything then you can to. Get out there try something new be individual and independent no matter who you are.
Written by Ellie Kay.