Get ready for more “coming-of-rage” serial killing as Sky announces dark comedic-thriller ‘Sweetpea‘, starring Ella Purnell, has been renewed for Season 2.
The first season introduced us to Rhiannon Lewis (Purnell), who doesn’t make much of an impression – people walk past her in the street without a second glance. She’s continually overlooked for a promotion at work, the guy she likes won’t commit, and her dad is really, really sick. Then everything in her life turns upside down. Rhiannon is pushed over the edge and loses control. Suddenly the wallflower is gone, and in its place is a young woman capable of anything… Rhiannon’s life transforms as she steps into a new, intoxicating power, but can she keep her killer secret?
“Being part of Rhiannon’s coming-of-rage journey has been a career highlight for me, and to see fans engage with and relate to our oddball Rhiannon, in all her complexity, feels truly special,” said Executive producer and star Ella Purnell. “I cannot wait for audiences to see what she does next. Stay tuned.”
Season 2 will see Rhiannon return with a vengeance as her killer secret continues to spiral, and she becomes more twisted than ever.
The season one cast included Nicôle Lecky (Mood, Sense8) as Julia, Jon Pointing (Big Boys, Smothered) as Craig, Calam Lynch (Bridgerton) as AJ, Leah Harvey (Foundation) as Marina, Jeremy Swift (Ted Lasso) as Norman and Dustin Demri-Burns (Slow Horses) as Jeff.
The series is adapted from C.J. Skuse’s cult novel of the same name, and is written by Kirstie Swain, alongside Krissie Ducker (Killing Eve), Laura Jayne Tunbridge and Selina Lim (Sex Education, Hanna). Season one was directed by award-winning director Ella Jones (The Baby, Back To Life), who also served as Executive Producer.
‘Sweetpea’ is produced by See-Saw Films and fanboy in association with Sky Studios. NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution handle international sales of the series on behalf of Sky Studios. Starz have the rights to the series in the USA.
‘Sweetpea‘ Season 1 is available to watch on Sky and streaming service NOW in the UK, and on STARZ in the U.S. If you want to keep track of this or any of the shows, you can add them via our Never Miss system, and you’ll be notified when the next season gets a UK premiere date.
