Sweetpea

Rhiannon Lewis vanishes from view and simply fades into the background of ordinary life, until a moment pushes her over the edge and changes everything. After that fallout, she discovers a power she never knew she had and begins to shed the anonymity others assumed she deserved. But this new edge comes with a price, because the secret she must guard could pull her world apart as she tries to keep it hidden. Sweetpea follows a young woman who has spent years avoiding attention, only to realize that survival might mean embracing risk rather than avoiding it. The story mixes dark humor with sharp drama as it probes identity and consequence.

Sweetpea is a 2024 British comedy drama created by Kirstie Swain and CJ Skuse. The series features Ella Purnell, Nic

óle Lecky, Jon Pointing, Calam Lynch and Jeremy Swift in a story that mixes wit with real emotion.

Early reactions praise the show s balance of humor and menace anchored by Ella Purnell's magnetic lead and a tight ensemble. It looks at invisibility, identity and the price of keeping dangerous secrets, delivering a brisk tone that sticks after every episode.

While it is still early, Sweetpea has sparked conversation about overlooked characters and the value of owning one's story. The blend of humor and intensity, plus a standout cast, could help shape how this kind of hybrid drama is talked about going forward.