Three Girls viewers praise "challenging, riveting and comprehensively devastating" series

Three Girls was not the sort of drama you dip into with a bowl of popcorn. The three-part series, which aired Tuesday-Thursday this week, was a sobering watch as it told the real-life story of the Rochdale sex ring and the investigation that led to the conviction of nine mostly Pakistani men for their abuse of British girls.

The drama came to an emotional end last night, and Twitter was bowled over by its powerful message:

https://twitter.com/andrewkingeu/status/865283723180343297
https://twitter.com/geordielump/status/865310917055176704
https://twitter.com/covetbykl/status/865459524265574400

Viewers were unanimous in their praise for sexual health worker Sara Rowbotham who the credits revealed was made redundant not long after the convictions.

https://twitter.com/MissLocket96/status/865307823642734600
https://twitter.com/EllieHoul/status/865324489734852608
https://twitter.com/IamTheKay/status/865322237183877120

There was plenty of praise for the drama's cast, both the established actors and the talented newcomers...

https://twitter.com/cblittlelegs/status/865452063970304001
https://twitter.com/AngelaBostock1/status/865171572813901824
https://twitter.com/PINsykes/status/865288780818907136

But above all, the internet was unanimous in its respect for the girls' bravery.

https://twitter.com/cherylcorless41/status/865318543100960768
https://twitter.com/alicenut1/status/865312171093143552
https://twitter.com/lizzieprice1983/status/864958585142472710

This article was originally published on 19 May 2017