Sweetpea: 100% Rotten Tomatoes Score! Ella Purnell's Dark Comedy Is a Hit

Ella Purnell is quickly making a name for herself, and her new show, Sweetpea, is already making waves!

Sweetpea's Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score

This dark comedy, based on the novel by CJ Skuse, premiered on Starz on October 10th, 2024, and immediately earned a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes! That's right, a perfect score – and it beat out other highly-rated shows like Fallout.

While the score might change as more reviews come in, the early response suggests a major win for Purnell and the whole team. The six reviews so far average out to a 7.60/10 rating, pretty impressive!

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Purnell's Story

Purnell, who you might know from Yellowjackets and Fallout, takes the lead role of Rhiannon Lewis. Rhiannon, initially an office worker who blends in, goes through some major changes! Her life's simple existence will soon be challenged!

The trailer hints that a run-in with someone unexpected might turn this quiet life upside down and show just what happens as the mysteries and dangers reveal themselves!

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Rave Reviews

The early reviews were phenomenal and give fans reason to tune in!

Hayley Spencer from the London Evening Standard called the series "undefinable in genre, but simply brilliant TV."
Collider's Carly Lane deemed it "an addictive watch through to the very end."

Many shows struggle to nail a balance between genres, or have weak endings, but Sweetpea has evidently been praised for having achieved a winning combination.

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A Dark Comedy With Potential

Sweetpea's success could also be linked to the fantastic acting prowess of Ella Purnell.

In Yellowjackets season 1, Purnell’s talent seemed to be undervalued but she then made some impressive showings in other successful series!

Fallout - which had her give audiences one of her more multifaceted roles and gained Emmy nominations.

This really sets the stage to suggest Purnell's incredible skill. She has this unique ability to convey something that truly draws fans in! What might have gone underappreciated in other projects looks to have found the perfect combination in Sweetpea! Her fans and anyone looking for dark humor in this latest season. She is proving to have some very remarkable talent! It appears this newest release may make a major statement about Purnell's capability and just why the team at Starz may have gotten everything perfect in choosing this cast for this compelling television series. This dark, twisted, and really exciting story should not be missed by viewers that want a new dose of originality on the screen!

Sweetpea: 100% Rotten Tomatoes Score! Ella Purnell's Dark Comedy Is a Hit

Sweetpea's Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score

Purnell's Story

Rave Reviews

A Dark Comedy With Potential

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