Rhiannon’s first kill and 9 other reveals

Warning: This article contains spoilers for episode 1 of SweetpeaSweetpea has finally arrived and Star’s exciting comedy-drama did not disappoint, vi The first episode was full of exciting reveals, including Rhiannon’s first kill. The trailer of the show already highlighted that the protagonist, Rhiannon Lewis, would become a killer throughout the series, but it is much more understandable to see why she took her first life. Sweetpeas premiere. While it doesn’t justify Rhiannon killing a complete stranger, learning about her tough living conditions and insecurities helps explain why she snapped, with Ella Purnell doing a great job of directing Sweetpeas cast of characters by making Rhiannon both sympathetic but incredibly flawed.

Given Purnell was a part of one of the best TV shows in 2024 FalloutIt’s no surprise to see her put in another excellent performance that makes her character complex and hard not to root for, despite the horrific crimes she’s committing. Without understanding her motivations and background, Rhiannon would come across as just another killer, but thanks to Purnell and the excellent writing, Her slow transition from a quiet girl to a killer is extremely compelling. luckily, Sweetpea Offered a lot of insight into Rhiannon’s personal life, making the payoff for her first kill that much more satisfying.

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Rhiannon murders a man by the canal while drunk

The protagonist killed a man after he disrespected her

The biggest reveal of the opening episode is undoubtedly that Rhiannon takes her first life. Because most of the premiere was spent sympathizing with the protagonist and understanding why she is so fearful and unhappy, Seeing her stab a man to death felt like quite a shock. Although the promotional material has no secret that Rhiannon’s life would take a dark turn, it is still difficult to imagine that such a seemingly sweet girl become so violent and brutal. Although killing the man at the dock was not planned, Rhiannon did not hold back and stabbed him numerous times.

The murder happened after a drunken Rhiannon confronted Julia in the club about bullying her years ago and now coming back into her life. With the interaction not going as planned, the protagonist left the club upset and headed down to a nearby canal where a stranger began urinating next to her, eventually aiming at her prompting Rhiannon to kick him. After the man threatened her, she plunged her knife into his throat before stabbing him. Repeatedly, and this unhinged moment looks like it will have a permanent change on Rhiannon going forward, making it the episode’s biggest moment by far.

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Craig avoided Rhiannon after a sexual encounter

Rhiannon revealed that the two were hooking up, but Craig has since been distant

While Craig’s interaction with Rhiannon during her father’s funeral presents him as a relatively nice guy, It is clear that he is awkwardly avoiding the protagonist after they were previously together. The exact details surrounding Craig and Rhiannon’s relationship are unclear, but the show confirms in its opening segment that the two had sex. However, this obviously hasn’t blossomed into a healthy romance, as Rhiannon reveals that Craig only responds to her texts with emojis.

He also doesn’t bother to see Ryan while she’s waiting at the bus stop and doesn’t start the conversation on her father’s watch. Instead, Rhiannon nearly bumping into him forces the two into a conversation. With the trailer indicating that the duo will be together again, it remains to be seen exactly what type of man Jonathan Pointing’s character will be, but the early impression of the show indicates that he does not want to be seen with Rhiannon. Whether it’s because of his shy personality or another factor is anyone’s guess, though SweetpeaThe opening episode highlights that Craig was intentionally distant.

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The newspaper completely missed Rhiannon

Rhiannon’s Boss & Coworkers barely acknowledge her

Ella Purnell’s best TV shows and movies mean she’s no stranger to playing kind and good-natured characters, but unfortunately, Rhiannon seems to be neglected in all areas of life, including her work. Working as a receptionist in a newsroom seems like a positive social environment considering she should be surrounded by outgoing people, and although this is the case, none of them seem to acknowledge her. Not only is her boss using her as a coat rack, but he’s also incredibly dismissive of her request to become a junior reporter, because she’s not the right fit in his eyes.

Although there may be some validity to his claims, Norman only really sees her as someone to make him tea and answer the phone, making Rhiannon feel invisible. In addition, her other colleagues rarely interact with her, as Jeff’s lack of awareness often causes her to spill hot tea on her hands, while the entire room ignores her when she leaves work. The unrewarding environment is a pretty great reveal because it helps showcase why Rhiannon’s life is so miserableAnd this is one of the many reasons that push you to violence.

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Julia bullied Rhiannon throughout her school years

The trauma impacted Rhiannon throughout her adult life

At the top of Rhiannon’s kill list is Julia Blinkinsop, A high school, which tormented the protagonist in her young years. Once again, the trailer has already hinted at Rhiannon hating Julia, however SweetpeaThe first episode goes into much deeper detail about why there is so much hate. “Sorry for Your Loss” reveals that Julia used to pretend that Rhiannon died at school, with Julia and her friends all pretending they couldn’t see her, making Rhiannon feel literally invisible.

It got so bad that she started pulling out her hair, and that she was wearing a wig that Julia had pulled out at a school dance. The torment clearly still impacts Purnell’s character in her adult years, as she instinctively reaches for her hair when she sees her former bully, and Rhiannon still feels invisible to this day. She even pulls a bit of her hair when looking at a real estate ad with Julia’s face on it, highlighting just how badly the mistreatment damaged her, proving that Rhiannon’s horrible school life is a big factor in her finally snapping.

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Rhiannon’s father died and left her on her own

The death of her father means that she now lives alone

Fallout Season 1’s finale proved that tragic father-daughter relationships are not new territory for Ella Purnell, and Sweetpea continued the trend. Rhianna’s father seemed like her whole world as she stayed in the same house as him, and He was the only person who really saw her. Unfortunately, he was killed before the show’s opening credits, starting Rhiannon’s dark path. Although he was in the hospital, his death was quite sudden, as he died just moments after a conversation with his daughter.

Rhiannon went to seek him for help, because no doctors had examined him; However, when she returned, he was already gone. Starting with such an emotional moment was a powerful way to introduce audiences to the series, and it confirmed While it will be a lot of comedy, Sweetpea Will also be full of dramatic moments. Losing her father is undoubtedly a key factor in Rhiannon’s life spiraling out of controlAs it immediately causes Julia to come back into her life, due to a major decision made by her sister.

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Rhiannon’s sister wants to sell their father’s house

Seren revealed her intention to sell after her father’s funeral

Despite living in France, Rhiannon’s sister, Serene, refuses to sell their father’s house. Unlike her sister, Seren seems to have a successful life abroad and, as such, has no problem selling their family homeAt least Rahyanan still lives there. Although the decision is already pretty sad, Seren also books Julia as the estate agent, making things even worse for Rhiannon. The protagonist does not want to leave her home, and she does not want her bully to help sell it, making it a traumatic experience.

If Seren springs this on Rhiannon shortly after the wake – where she doesn’t even plan to say goodbye – it highlights the lack of relationship the two sisters have. If Seren was close to Rhiannon, she would know how important their family home was to her and wouldn’t think about selling it, at least not so soon after their father’s death. instead, Seren’s dismissive attitude is proof that Rhiannon can’t even rely on her sisterHighlighting how isolated she became after losing the person closest to her.

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AJ is given the junior reporter job Rhiannon applied for

Norman appointed AJ not long after Rhiannon put her name forward for the position

Things were already bad enough at work for Rihanna, especially after being Dismissed when applying for the junior reporter positionHowever Sweetpeas opening episode revealed that it was even worse. Moments after being rejected for the role, a young journalist named AJ walks into the office, and after a conversation with Norman, is officially hired. While AJ comes off as sweet and even sympathetic, asking Rhiannon if he’s taken her job is yet another triggering event that adds even more stress to a life that’s already falling apart.

AJ may not be a bad person, but he is essentially handed the job due to his parents knowing Norman, making Rhiannon even angrier. This almost results in the new hire being the protagonist’s first victimHow she goes after AJ and plans to take out her frustrations on him before she accidentally cuts herself and awkwardly comes up with an excuse. Rhiannon resenting AJ for unintentionally stealing her position could still make him a target in the future, suggesting that this reveal is a potentially crucial detail going forward.

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Rhiannon’s dog died while she was distracted

Tink was run over by a car after Rhiannon started pulling her hair

If losing your dad in episode 1 wasn’t enough, Rhiannon’s dog is also killed, which essentially acts as her breaking point. While walking her dog, Rhiannon spots a billboard with Julia after being angry that she would be the one selling her house. This causes her to pull her hair like she did when she was in school. In a panic, Rhiannon looks at her reflection at the bus stop and lets go of her rope to see what kind of damage she has done to herself, resulting in Tink running onto the road and getting hit by a car.

Having already suffered great loss, This heartwarming moment pushes Rhiannon over the edgeAs she goes home to bury her deceased pet and drink away her sorrows. Ultimately, losing her dog is what makes Rhiannon head out to confront Julia, putting her in the position to take her first life. Although the scene happens quite quickly, Tink’s death is undeniably a critical moment in Sweetpea And completely put Rhiannon over the edge, making it one of the key reveals of the show’s opening episode.

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Rhiannon has an almost non-existent relationship with her remaining family

Rhiannon’s aunt didn’t even recognize her and her sister lives in France

with her father gone, Rhiannon’s relationship with her family is almost non-existent. Along with her sister ignoring her worries about the house and spending most of her time abroad, Seren also ghosts Rhiannon’s texts, meaning the two hardly ever speak. It took their father to bring them together, and even then, Seren didn’t stick around for long. Perhaps even more damning was Rhiannon’s encounter with her aunt during the wake, when she was approached and asked if she was a member of her own family’s staff.

Not only did the aunt not recognize her, but when Rhiannon explained who she was, the aunt asked her if she was the daughter who lives in France. therefore, The lack of connections to her family is clearly a big reason why she feels so isolated. Without a very lively social life, Rhiannon only really had her father to turn to, and with him gone, she now has no one. Work is hardly an escape for her, because she feels invisible there too, confirming how much of a role the poor relationship with her family can play in Sweetpeas history.

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Rhiannon’s mother left when she was young

The protagonist revealed that her mother went out when she was a child

One of the most important reveals of SweetpeaThe premiere was that Rhiannon’s mother left when she was just a child. Although she had a strong relationship with her father before he died, having a female role model in her life may have made the protagonist more open about her insecurities, which may have helped her deal with some of her problems when she was younger. Instead, she let them linger to the point where it essentially destroyed her adult life and eventually led to her becoming a murderer.

Her father clearly did his best, but an absent mother could be a defining factor in Rhiannon’s life become so bleak. Sweetpea Unveiled a lot in its opening episode, and while Rhiannon’s first kill is easily the biggest scene, her mother walking on her feels like an incredibly significant moment. All the details we’ve learned about the protagonist’s life only make the rest of the season feel more exciting, and if the show continues on this trajectory, it could become one of the best drama shows of 2024.