UK drama Sweetpea premieres on Starz on Thursday, October 10, 2024, introducing viewers to Rhiannon Lewis, a quiet wallflower whose life takes a darkly comedic turn.
Based on the book by C.J. Skuse, the six-part limited series stars Ella Purnell as Rhiannon, a woman who discovers a liberating taste for murder after her father’s death and the return of a bully.
The series premiere, titled “Sorry For Your Loss,” sets the tone for Rhiannon’s journey as she reaches a violent breaking point in response to the triggers in her life.
Joining Ella Purnell in the principal cast are Calam Lynch as AJ, Dustin Demri-Burns as Jeff, Jeremy Swift as Norman, Jon Pointing as Craig, Leah Harvey as Marina, and Nicôle Lecky as Julia.
Sweetpea premieres on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at midnight on the Starz app and at 8:00 PM ET/PT on the Starz linear channel.