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Season 1 – Sweetpea

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88% Tomatometer 25 Reviews 62% Popcornmeter 250+ Ratings
Rhiannon Lewis doesn’t make much of an impression - people walk past her without a second glance. That is until she is pushed over the edge and loses control. Rhiannon’s life transforms, but can she keep her killer secret?
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Sweetpea — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Ella Purnell is a diabolical delight in Sweetpea, a revenge fantasy that holds a lot of darkness beneath its playful exterior.

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Judy Berman TIME Magazine 10/21/2024
Sweetpea finds a bountiful source of suspense in the question of whether we’re watching the blossoming of a wallflower or the making of a monster. Go to Full Review
Ben Travers IndieWire 10/14/2024
C-
Here we are, once again, with a new series trying to bridge the gap between identifiable frustrations and sociopathic actions, this time using misplaced tension, so-so humor, and unconvincing empowerment narratives to liven up its rote story. Go to Full Review
Carol Midgley The Times (UK) 10/14/2024
4/5
Ella Purnell puts in a standout performance as the ill-treated, put-upon mouse that roared. And stabbed. And slashed. Go to Full Review
Stefania Sarrubba Screensphere Nov 24
Sweetpea asks whether there’s any truth to the idea that violence begets violence, and works best in its greyer areas, particularly when it spotlights Rhiannon’s shortcomings in relation to other invisible, abused characters. Go to Full Review
Gavin Spoors FILMHOUNDS Magazine Aug 20
4/5
With killer performances, a thoughtful narrative and thrilling turns, let's hope cast and crew get to continue Rhiannon's savage story. Go to Full Review
Tilly Pearce Radio Times Jan 16
4/5
What follows is a six-episode bloody, bloody mess – and it’s absolutely joyous to watch Rhiannon as her violent, righteous hand takes over. Go to Full Review
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Avindu G Aug 20 There's something special about adaptations that would put the audience in a rollercoaster of rationale. Sweetpea is a nail biter and a brilliant story. Flawless acting. Great visuals and special effects. Great sound effects and musical interludes. Though it ends in a cliffhanger Sweetpea has the potential worth of the whole book series. See more felicia t Jul 27 Just horrible. The main character is unlikable. She is simply pathetic. The storyline and scenarios are unrealistic. I couldn't even finish the series. A complete waste of time. See more Jun 18 I really enjoyed this show and am looking forward to the next season. Ella and Leah play a good cat and mouse. As the saying goes its the quiet ones or ones you least expect lol I really felt for Ella's character. She gave me female Dexter vibes. Definitely a nice show to binge watch. See more J G May 31 Starts off great. You think it's going to be a modern twist on the 'empowerment' trope where the character is a monster, but also you agree with her. Nope. She goes from someone you're rooting for (Ella Purnell is so likable), to a bit of a monster, and then suddenly by the second or third episode she's just unlikable, lacking in humor, no longer getting revenge for being mistreated but just being a generally awful and stereotypical bad person to everyone. The few likable characters are treated like crap by both the story and the characters. I tapped out in the third episode where Purnell's character is still halting and bizarre in her responses to everything, but also evil and boring. So much wasted potential. If they didin't seem to know where they're going, I don't think I need to go along for the ride. See more Gareth v Apr 29 Entertaining enough without breaking any new ground. The strength of this show lies in the performance of Ella Purnell, who is nothing short of excellent. See more Richard D Mar 29 This was complete trash! So it starts out with a sweet likeable woman who doesn't stand up for herself. Her dad's dying wish was for her to be more assertive. Instead of doing that she goes on a killing spree killing 2 men. She wants to kill her bully in high school but then plots with her instead to kill the big, bad white husband. She treats the nice guy like crap, screws the jerk and to top it off kills the nice guy in the end when he finds out she the murderer. On what planet does this make any sense??? See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 10, 2024 Sorry for Your Loss When her father dies, and her school bully returns to town, a quiet wallflower is triggered to a violent breaking point. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 10, 2024 This Sort of Thing Needs Some Feminine Energy When Rhiannon's victim is discovered, she goes on a mission to find out who he was and whether he deserved it. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 10, 2024 Black Spots in the Garage High on power and righteousness, Rhiannon goes after her next target: the ultimate bully, Julia Blenkingsopp. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 10, 2024 Everybody Loves Julia Rhiannon sets out to prove she's not the loser she once was, until a revelation changes everything. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 10, 2024 Someone's Been A Naughty Girl With suspicion swirling around Rhiannon, she has to partner with an unlikely ally. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 10, 2024 Life 2.0 Rhiannon's potential escape comes at a cost and her pursuit risks significant losses. Details
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Season Info

Director
Ella Jones
Executive Producer
Ella Jones, Helen Gregory, Kirstie Swain, Ella Purnell
Screenwriter
CJ Skuse, Kirstie Swain, Krissie Ducker
Network
STARZ
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Oct 10, 2024