SweetpeaThe new twisted comedy starring Ella Purnell debuts with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score that beats Fallout. Based on the novel of the same name by CJ Skuse, and consisting of six episodes, Sweetpea is the latest TV project for Purnell after her breakout role as Jackie In Yellowjackets and starring turns in Prime Video’s sci-fi dystopia Fallout. Premiering On starts the 10th of OctoberThe dark adaptation looks to stop Purnell’s streak based on the early reaction.
Sweetpea Debuted with a perfect 100% score On Rotten 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 reports come in. However, the comedy’s strong start has it beating Fallout. If the positive reviews hold, this may continue.
What the reviews say about Sweetpea
It is called brilliant
SweetpeaThe story centers on Rhiannon Lewis (Purnell). After escaping childhood shyness, she leads a quiet life as an office manager and has a boyfriend and a dog. But a meeting with a stranger may reveal that her new life is not as quiet as it seems. The series, which unveiled more of its mystery in the Sweetpea trailer, has received rave reviews so far. Haley Spencer in the London Evening Standard Praised the combination of genres: “It’s part thriller, part rom-com, part fantasy – undefinable in genre, but simply brilliant television.“
Sweetpeawhich originates 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, Sweetpea garnered similar praise from ColliderCarly Lane: “It remains an addictive watch until the end.” This speaks to how, unlike a lot of series, this dark comedy is a Success in terms of combining different tones and finding the right ending.
Our take on sweetpea
This is a great role for Purnell
One of the mistakes Yellowjackets Season 1 was his 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 more multi-faceted performances FalloutA major Emmy-nominated hit, which is returning for season 2. SweetpeaAlthough it is a very different dark comedy tale, looks to do the same by banking on the talents of its lead stars.
Source: Rotten tomatoes