Sweetpea

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Overview

Rhiannon Lewis doesn't make much of an impression - people walk past her in the street 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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Ella Purnell Takes The Biscuit | Sweetpea | Sky TV

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Creator:

Kirstie Swain

Fist Air Date:

2024-10-10

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See-Saw Films, Sky Studios, Motion Content Group

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based on novel or book dark comedy misfortune murder pocket knife

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Vote Average: 7.5/10

Vote Count: 248 Votes

Show Popularity: 5.0476

Show Status: Returning Series

Show Type: Scripted

Spoken Languages: English

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- 04 May 2026 at 1:19 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10 THE SUMMARY Rhiannon Lewis is a ghost. She’s the girl everyone talks over, the receptionist no one notices, and the daughter living in the shadow of a dying father and a bully from her past. But Rhiannon has a secret: a "kill list" of everyone who has ever wronged her. When she finally snaps, she realizes that being a murderer gives her the confidence she’s lacked her entire life. It’s a "coming-of-rage" story set in a bleak English town, where the wallflower finally grows thorns and starts pruning the people she thinks the world can do without. THE PROS This is an 8/10 because Ella Purnell is absolutely magnetic. Following her success in *Fallout*, she proves her range here by playing someone who is simultaneously pathetic, terrifying, and deeply relatable. The show nails the "female rage" aesthetic, balancing pitch-black humor with moments of genuine tension as Rhiannon tries to maintain her facade while working at the local newspaper. It’s a winner for its unique tone—it feels like *Dexter* met *Fleabag* and decided to go on a spree. The soundtrack is a standout too, perfectly capturing the chaotic, soaring energy of Rhiannon’s descent into madness. THE CONS It misses a 9 because the transition from "invisible girl" to "calculated killer" happens a bit too quickly in the early episodes, stretching the realism of the local police's incompetence. It settles at an 8 because, while the dark comedy is sharp, the plot occasionally dips into familiar territory seen in other "suburban noir" shows, and the ending of the first season is a massive cliffhanger that might leave you feeling more frustrated than satisfied. THE VERDICT A solid 8/10. It’s a vicious, funny, and stylish thriller that puts a fresh spin on the serial killer genre. It isn't a 9 because it occasionally loses its footing between the comedy and the grit, but for Purnell’s performance alone, it’s a total winner. Anticipated: Season 2 is officially arriving in late 2026, featuring a copycat killer and Rhiannon struggling to stay one step ahead of a mounting list of consequences. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Page to Screen: The series is based on the cult novel by C.J. Skuse, but the TV version makes Rhiannon far more sympathetic than her book counterpart, who is much more of a straightforward sociopath from the first page.• Producer Purnell: This marks Ella Purnell’s first time serving as an executive producer. She was heavily involved in the creative process, ensuring the show kept its "feminist edge" and didn't shy away from the messier aspects of Rhiannon’s psyche.• Location Secrets: While set in the fictional town of Carnsham, the series was filmed across various locations in the South of England. The production team specifically looked for "mundane" locations to contrast with the extraordinary violence happening behind closed doors. THE VIBE Like a sharp knife hidden in a floral handbag. It smells like cheap perfume, stale office coffee, and copper. It’s cynical, empowering, and deeply twisted. It makes you want to write your own list, stand up to your boss, and realize that the quietest people usually have the loudest thoughts.

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Season 1

6 Episodes

Air Date: 2024-10-10

Season 2

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Ella Purnell Takes The Biscuit | Sweetpea | Sky TV

Sweetpea | Official Trailer | Sky

Sweetpea | Official Teaser | Sky

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 4 May 2026 at 2:19 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10
THE SUMMARY
Rhiannon Lewis is a ghost. She’s the girl everyone talks over, the receptionist no one notices, and the daughter living in the shadow of a dying father and a bully from her past. But Rhiannon has a secret: a “kill list” of everyone who has ever wronged her. When she finally snaps, she realizes that being a murderer gives her the confidence she’s lacked her entire life. It’s a “coming-of-rage” story set in a bleak English town, where the wallflower finally grows thorns and starts pruning the people she thinks the world can do without.
THE PROS
This is an 8/10 because Ella Purnell is absolutely magnetic. Following her success in *Fallout*, she proves her range here by playing someone who is simultaneously pathetic, terrifying, and deeply relatable. The show nails the “female rage” aesthetic, balancing pitch-black humor with moments of genuine tension as Rhiannon tries to maintain her facade while working at the local newspaper. It’s a winner for its unique tone—it feels like *Dexter* met *Fleabag* and decided to go on a spree. The soundtrack is a standout too, perfectly capturing the chaotic, soaring energy of Rhiannon’s descent into madness.
THE CONS
It misses a 9 because the transition from “invisible girl” to “calculated killer” happens a bit too quickly in the early episodes, stretching the realism of the local police’s incompetence. It settles at an 8 because, while the dark comedy is sharp, the plot occasionally dips into familiar territory seen in other “suburban noir” shows, and the ending of the first season is a massive cliffhanger that might leave you feeling more frustrated than satisfied.
THE VERDICT
A solid 8/10. It’s a vicious, funny, and stylish thriller that puts a fresh spin on the serial killer genre. It isn’t a 9 because it occasionally loses its footing between the comedy and the grit, but for Purnell’s performance alone, it’s a total winner. Anticipated: Season 2 is officially arriving in late 2026, featuring a copycat killer and Rhiannon struggling to stay one step ahead of a mounting list of consequences.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• Page to Screen: The series is based on the cult novel by C.J. Skuse, but the TV version makes Rhiannon far more sympathetic than her book counterpart, who is much more of a straightforward sociopath from the first page.
• Producer Purnell: This marks Ella Purnell’s first time serving as an executive producer. She was heavily involved in the creative process, ensuring the show kept its “feminist edge” and didn’t shy away from the messier aspects of Rhiannon’s psyche.
• Location Secrets: While set in the fictional town of Carnsham, the series was filmed across various locations in the South of England. The production team specifically looked for “mundane” locations to contrast with the extraordinary violence happening behind closed doors.
THE VIBE
Like a sharp knife hidden in a floral handbag. It smells like cheap perfume, stale office coffee, and copper. It’s cynical, empowering, and deeply twisted. It makes you want to write your own list, stand up to your boss, and realize that the quietest people usually have the loudest thoughts.

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