Sweetpea killed it with viewers and earned a second season order from Starz and Sky. Dubbed a “coming-of-rage” comedy/thriller, Sweetpea stars Ella Purnell (Fallout) as a woman who accidentally discovers she likes the rush that comes with murder.
“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 star and executive producer Purnell. “I cannot wait for audiences to see what she does next. Stay tuned.”
The six-episode first season premiered on Starz on October 10, 2024. The first season’s cast included Nicôle Lecky (Sense8) as Julia, Jon Pointing (Smothered) as Craig, Calam Lynch (Bridgerton) as AJ, and Leah Harvey (Foundation) as Marina. Jeremy Swift (Ted Lasso) played Norman and Dustin Demri-Burns (Slow Horses) starred as Jeff.
“Ella Purnell’s killer performance captured the journey of a woman finally finding her voice, and we’re thrilled with the response from critics and viewers,” said Alison Hoffman, President, STARZ Networks. “Sweetpea’s unique take on female agency is a perfect complement to STARZ’s slate of programming for women. We’re pleased to continue our partnership with Sky Studios and Ella Purnell in bringing another season of this addictive series to U.S. audiences.”
“Sweetpea is a highly original, character-driven show, led by the fantastic Ella Purnell, which has captivated audiences around the world. Fans have binged this unique, darkly comic thriller and they can’t wait to see what Rhiannon will do next. Alongside our producing partners at See-Saw Films, and STARZ in the U.S., we are thrilled to bring this gem of a show back for a second series,” stated Meghan Lyvers, Executive Director of Original Scripted, Sky UK & Ireland.
Starz offered the following description of season one and a short tease of season two:
“Rhiannon Lewis 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. So far, so shit. Then everything in her life is turned upside down, and Rhiannon is pushed over the edge. She snaps. 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?
Season two will see Rhiannon Lewis return with a vengeance as her killer secret continues to spiral, and she becomes more twisted than ever.”
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