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‘Bloody twisted’ and ‘depraved’ new murder series compared to Baby Reindeer already has people begging for more

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Published 18:26 11 Oct 2024 GMT+1

‘Bloody twisted’ and ‘depraved’ new murder series compared to Baby Reindeer already has people begging for more

Viewers are already itching for their next fix of the new 'coming-of-rage' thriller starring Ella Purnell

Rhiannon Ingle

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Just in time for spooky season, there's a brand-new murder series that's just come out on Sky and people are already beyond obsessed.

The six-part series, which is based an adaptation of the book with the same name, has not only been hailed for being 'bloody twisted' and extremely 'depraved' but has even been compared to Baby Reindeer - and people are begging for more.

Starring the likes of Fallout's Ella Purnell, Calam Lynch, Nicôle Lecky and Leah Harvey, the comedy-drama hit our screens just last night (10 October) but it's clear that sofa critics are already itching for their next fix.

The 'bloody twisted' murder drama dropped on Sky only yesterday (NOW)
The 'bloody twisted' murder drama dropped on Sky only yesterday (NOW)

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Dubbed a 'coming-of-rage' thriller, the plot follows Rhiannon Lewis (Purnell) - a quiet wallflower who doesn't make much of an impression at the start.

However, everything changes when she's pushed over the edge after bumping into a high school bully and loses control, developing a vengeful and liberating taste for murder in the midst of all the chaos.

Rhiannon’s life transforms, but can she keep her killer secret?

With undertones of murder woven throughout alongside nail-biting tension and a delicious dose of dark comedy, it's no surprise it's already scored an impressive perfect 100 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes.

The series is none other than Sweetpea and you can check out the official trailer here:

People clearly can't get enough of the stuff, given the parallels with the tone of the Netflix smash-hit series fronted by comedian Richard Gadd.

One X user praised: "Sweetpea was bloody twisted! A quirky arc of an oddball girl who started out a victim but ended up becoming the very wretched person whom she herself would stab in a heartbeat.

"Ella Purnell as Rhiannon was terrific. Disturbingly manic & devilishly entertaining."

Sweetpea's already received a 100 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer (NOW)
Sweetpea's already received a 100 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer (NOW)

"10 minutes into #Sweetpea and fully understand why Rhiannon wants to kill everyone. She has my full support in her murderous endeavours," gushed a second.

A third pointed out: "Reminiscent of Baby Reindeer's comedy/tension tightrope walk, the insanely darkly funny Sweetpea has just been added to Sky and NOW. Highly recommended."

While a fourth quipped that they 'will be seated for anything with Ella in it'.

Begging for another fix of the fantastic series, a fifth piped up: "Me when all illegal sites are out of sync with the audio for Sweetpea ep 2 I just want watch all 6 eps at once!"

Ella Purnell stars as Rhiannon Lewis in Sweetpea (NOW)
Ella Purnell stars as Rhiannon Lewis in Sweetpea (NOW)

"I NEED TO KNOW HOW PEOPLE ARE WATCHING IT," exclaimed a sixth while another echoed: "All the reviews say Sweetpea is great but I'm still genuinely so bummed out that it's only 6 episodes, I hate modern television."

And a final X user rejoiced: "I didn't realize Sweetpea was a series man I'm excited for ep 2."

I know what I'll be doing this weekend!

Sweetpea is currently available to stream on NOW TV.

Featured Image Credit: Sky

Topics: Baby Reindeer, Netflix, TV And Film, Tyla Recommends, Sky

Rhiannon Ingle
Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle is a Senior Journalist at Tyla, specialising in TV, film, travel, and culture. A graduate of the University of Manchester with a degree in English Literature, she honed her editorial skills as the Lifestyle Editor of The Mancunian, the UK’s largest student newspaper. With a keen eye for storytelling, Rhiannon brings fresh perspectives to her writing, blending critical insight with an engaging style. Her work captures the intersection of entertainment and real-world experiences.

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