I came quite late to the party with Russel T Davis’ miniseries, It’s A Sin. You would need to live an internet-free existence to have escaped the online outpouring of love for the drama. As I do not, my expectations were high, and, even then, it exceeded them! The series extreme success is due to its witty script, phenomenal soundtrack and array of lovable yet imperfect characters, portrayed by an immensely talent cast; the audience connect with the storylines on a deeply human level. Crucially, the timing of its release was spot on. The series enters a society reconsidering its response to the AIDS crisis, and coming to terms with the full scale of its impact. The period is now far enough away to be analysed in hindsight, but not so historical as to be disconnected from our modern lives – my parents grew up seeing the AIDs tombstone advert on TV. Spotlighting the crisis now had prompted a new generation to ask questions, and older generations to reconsider their experiences. Simultaneously, though the two crises differ in many ways, this story hits a nerve in the context of the current pandemic.

What struck me most of all it how the conversations surrounding It’s A Sin has endured – a testament to its impact. In today’s world, new content has a limited shelf-life in the public sphere, often only a few weeks. Yet, months later, I am still talking about it and to people with whom I would not usually discuss such topics. The series has a place in the hearts of many and I have no doubt the conversation will continue.