Dark comedy and psychological drama enthusiasts must pay attention, as Sweetpea is almost here! The dark comedy is adapted from C.J. Skuse's novel and will follow an exciting and spooky narrative.
Sweetpea will introduce fans to the titular character, Rhiannon Lewis, who is tired of being ignored by almost everyone in her life and never experiencing what it's like to be special. However, Lewis won't continue the same life, as she gradually transforms into a dark character.
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Rhiannon is a seemingly quiet person who plans to turn other's lives into nothing less than a nightmare. Fans who know what happened in the novel are incredibly excited to watch how a sweet girl is thrust into embracing a vengeful streak. Here's what we know about the upcoming Sky series.
When will Sweetpea come out?
As mentioned above, the new dark comedy is just a few days away and will premiere on Thursday, October 10, 2024. UK fans can enjoy the show on Sky Atlantic and Sky Showcase at 9 P.M. For the US viewers, Sweetpea will be available on Starz.
So make sure you don't miss Ella Purnell's latest drama, in which she takes on the leading role of Rhiannon. The novel's popularity and Purnell's fanbase have led to high anticipation. The miniseries will only have six episodes, each scheduled to drop weekly every Thursday and expected to follow a 45-minute run.
Fans who love binge-watching and wish to enjoy Purnell's show on their screens can stream it on NOW and Sky. The episodes will drop on the same day, so you don't have to wait extra.
What is the story of Sweetpea miniseries?
Since the show is based on Skuse's novel, it will follow the story penned down by the author. Purnell's Rhiannon has been working as a receptionist for a local newspaper and gets frustrated with her family and colleagues ignoring her existence. She has had enough, and after a life-changing tragedy, Rhiannon decides to take on a dark persona.
According to the synopsis shared by Sky:
"In this deviously twisted and darkly comic ‘coming-of-rage’ thriller, Ella Purnell stars as Rhiannon: a quiet wallflower who develops a vengeful and liberating taste for murder... Rhiannon’s life transforms as she steps into a new, intoxicating power, but can she keep her killer secret?"
Rhiannon Lewis cannot digest her school bully getting everything in life while still suffering to mark her presence. Not only this, but she won't get promoted or get motivation from her family.
Additionally, Rhiannon fails to make an impression on the guy she likes. When all of this happens at the same time, followed by her father's illness, how can Rhiannon Lewis continue to live an ordinary life? She must keep her killer side a secret, or it will lead to her downfall.
Who are the cast members of Sweetpea?
While Ella Purnell is the leading character in Sweetpea, the miniseries is packed with notable actors from the industry, like Nicôle Lecky as Julia, a bully from Rhiannon's school who's achieved almost everything she wants in her life. Julia seems to have everything from an impressive career to the man of her dreams.
Other characters include The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power star Jon Pointing as Craig, who had previously worked for Rhiannon's father. The series also has Calam Lynch as AJ, Leah Harvey as Marina, Jeremy Swift as Norman, and Dustin Demri-Burns as Jeff. Each supporting character will have some connection to Rhiannon, adding depth to the character's story.
Is there a trailer for Sweetpea?
Sky TV launched a thrilling trailer for Sweetpea on September 19, 2024, available on YouTube. It features Ella Purnell narrating her story to the viewers and explaining how she often makes a list of people she'd love to kill.
The trailer focuses on how the quiet now turned into the most notorious among all and ends with Rhiannon asking, "Do you see me now?". So, it's all about how Rhiannon takes on a horrifying personality after years of trauma.
During an interview on October 3, 2024, the executive producer Emma talked about the main character and said (per whattowatch):
"It’s a story of grief and trauma that results in this complete character transformation... She believes there are good people and there are bad people, and that the bad people deserve to die."
The producer also explained that Sweetpea is more of an origin story than completely following the novel. The miniseries will focus on the emotional side of Rhiannon and her journey of transforming into a serial killer. She's lonely and vulnerable, and her deep-seated anger will make things worse for others.
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