Sweetpea, the new twisted comedystarring Ella Purnell, debuts with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score that beatsFallout. Based on the novel of the same name by CJ Skuse, and consisting of six episodes,Sweetpeais the latest television project for Purnell following her breakout role as Jackie inYellowjacketsand starring turn in Prime Video’s sci-fi dystopiaFallout. Premieringon Starz on October 10, the dark adaptation looks to keep Purnell’s streak going based on the early reaction.
Sweetpeahas debuted with a perfect 100% scoreonRotten Tomatoes. The score is based on six reviews, breaking down to a 7.60 out of 10 rating. The score is likely to fluctuate as more reviews come in. However, the comedy’s strong start has it beatingFallout. If the positive reviews hold, that may continue.
What Do The Reviews Say About Sweetpea
It’s Been Called Brilliant
Sweetpea’s story centers on Rhiannon Lewis (Purnell). After escaping childhood infamy, she leads a quiet life as an office manager and has a boyfriend and a dog. But an encounter with a stranger may reveal that her new life is not as quiet as it would appear. The series, which unveils more of its mystery intheSweetpeatrailer, has gotten rave reviews so far. Hayley Spencer in theLondon Evening Standardlauded the combination of genres: “It is part thriller, part rom-com, part fantasy – undefinable in genre, but simply brilliant TV.”
Sweetpea, which hails from Kirstie Swain, is executive produced by Purnell.
With a cast that also includes Calam Lynch, Leah Harvey, Nicôle Lecky, Jon Pointing, Jeremy Swift, and Dustin Demri-Burns,Sweetpeagarnered similar praise fromCollider’s Carly Lane: “It remains an addictive watch through to the very end.” This speaks to how, unlike a lot of series, the dark comedy is asuccess in terms of combining different tones and finding the right ending.
Our Take On Sweetpea
It’s A Great Role For Purnell
One ofthe mistakes ofYellowjacketsseason 1was its decision to sideline Purnell when her character added a lot of potential and natural conflict to the Showtime series. But the move has allowed the rising star to take on arguably more multi-faceted performances inFallout, a major Emmy-nominated hit, which is returning for season 2.Sweetpea, though it’s a very different darkly comedic tale, looks to do the same by banking on the talents of its lead star.
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Sweetpea (2024) follows Rhiannon Lewis, an unremarkable woman who goes unnoticed by those around her. However, her life takes a dark turn when she loses control, leading to a transformation filled with dangerous secrets she must conceal.
