Series Details:
Based on | Sweetpea by CJ Skuse |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Genre | Comedy, Drama |
Season | 1 |
Episodes | 6 |
Release date | 10 October 2024 |
Running time | 41–50 minutes |
Age rating | TV-MA |
Starring | Ella Purnell |
Created by | Kirstie Swain |
Directed by | Ella Jones |
Screenplay by | Kirstie Swain Krissie Ducker Laura Jayne Tunbridge Selina Lim |
Produced by | Zorana Piggott |
Executive producers | Patrick Walters Helen Gregory Iain Canning Emile Sherman Ella Jones Kirstie Swain Ella Purnell Manpreet Dosanjh |
Cinematography by | Nick Morris |
Edited by | Lucien Clayton Jo Walker |
Music by | Isobel Waller-Bridge |
Casting By | Des Hamilton |
Production Design by | Simon Walker |
Art Direction by | Philippa Mumford Ellie Jones |
Set Decoration by | Mandy Sorrin Annalisa Andriani |
Costume Design by | Jo Thompson |
Production Company | See-Saw Films Sky Studios |
Original Network | Sky Atlantic |
Cast & Character:
- Ella Purnell as Rhiannon Lewis
- Jon Pointing as Craig
- Nicôle Lecky as Julia
- Lorraine Burroughs as Claudia
- Jeremy Swift as Norman
- Tim Samuels as Phil
- Lydia Whitehead as Lana
- Calam Lynch as AJ
- Leah Harvey as Marina
- Nitin Ganatra as Rory
- Dustin Demri-Burns as Jeff
- Alexander Bellinfantie as Andy
- Elliot Cable as Shaun
- Ingrid Oliver as DI St John
- Jessye Romeo as Anni
- Lucy Heath as Lucille
- Jessica Brindle as Pidge
- Dino Kelly as Marcus
- Olivia Brady as Donna
- Alexandra Dowling as Seren
- Amelie Bea Smith as Teen Rhiannon
- Lily Morales-Lee as Teen Julia
- Coco Sully as Teen Seren
- Judi Love as Stella
- Rachel Lumberg as Debs
- Luke McGibney as Mike
- Marissa Hussain as Bar Woman
- Matthew Hawksley as Manspreader
- Gillian Axtell as Mrs. Wheeler
- Omar Ibrahim as Police Officer
- Luke Kempner as Keith
- Darcy Hurlock as Young Seren
- Sam Ducane as Manspreader 2
- Lottie Lee as Young Rhiannon
- Gavin Duff as Alan
- Mimo Miyagi as Cameo’s Club Girl 2
- David Bark-Jones as Tommy
- William Andrews as Dave
- Camille Coduri as Carol On Tuesdays
- Gurjot Dhaliwal as Nurse
- Alistair Green as Celebrant
- Victor Itang as Waiter
- Loris Scarpa as Surveyor Neil
- Polly Kemp as Aunty Brenda
- James Craze as Ryan
- Manoj Anand as Bus Passenger
- Demii Lee Walker as Cameo’s Club Girl
Storyline:
Rhiannon escaped a childhood of bullying to lead a quiet life as an admin assistant at a local newspaper, living with her father and dog. However, her father’s death leads to a chance encounter with a stranger that changes everything.
About Series:
Sweetpea is a dark comedy-drama television series created by Kirstie Swain for Sky Atlantic. An adaptation of the book of the same name by CJ Skuse, it stars Ella Purnell in the lead role.
Skuse’s novel was optioned in 2017 by See-Saw Films. In 2019, Sky Atlantic came onboard the project and Patrick Walters, Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta, Iain Canning and Emile Sherman were set as executive produceer for See-Saw Films, with Liz Lewin as an executive producer for Sky Studios. Kirstie Swain has adapted the book. In 2020, it was revealed to be an eight-part series.
Filming took place in Southend-on-Sea in November and December 2023 with filming locations including Southend Observation Tower on Pier Hill, Western Esplanade’s Cliff Lift and theme park Adventure Island. Filming also took place near the River Colne in Oxhey Park, Watford.
The series premiered on 10 October 2024 on Sky Atlantic and NOW TV in the United Kingdom and on Starz in the US and Canada. Ahead of the series premiere, a full trailer was revealed in September 2024.
Episodes:
Episode | Title | Release date | Plot |
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1 | Sorry for Your Loss | Thu, Oct 10, 2024 | After her father’s death and the return of her bully, Rhiannon, a wallflower, is pushed to a violent breaking point. |
2 | This Sort of Thing Needs Some Feminine Energy | Fri, Oct 18, 2024 | Rhiannon investigates her victim’s identity, questioning whether he deserved his fate. |
3 | Black Spots in the Garage | Fri, Oct 25, 2024 | Empowered by her newfound sense of righteousness, Rhiannon targets her next victim: Julia Blenkingsopp, the ultimate bully. |
4 | Everybody Loves Julia | Fri, Nov 1, 2024 | Rhiannon embarks on a mission to prove that she’s no longer the loser everyone remembers. |
5 | Someone’s Been a Naughty Girl | Fri, Nov 8, 2024 | As suspicion grows around Rhiannon, she forms an uneasy truce with Julia. |
6 | Life 2.0 | Fri, Nov 15, 2024 | Rhiannon seems to have gotten away with her actions, but she begins to question what she stands to lose in the process. |