Fans of Ella Purnell’s darkly comic drama Sweetpea can rejoice as the series has officially been renewed for a second season.
The announcement comes after the success of the first season, which premiered in October and quickly captivated audiences with its bold storytelling.
Sweetpea follows the chilling journey of Rhiannon Lewis, a seemingly quiet woman whose inner turmoil manifests in a vengeful spree of murder.
Sky has confirmed that the second season will see Rhiannon return “with a vengeance” as her deadly secret spirals further out of control, as mentioned in the report by Digital Spy.
This renewal promises to explore an even darker and more twisted side of the protagonist, solidifying the series as a gripping “coming-of-rage” narrative.
Ella Purnell on Rhiannon’s Evolution Ella Purnell, who not only stars as Rhiannon but also serves as an executive producer, expressed her excitement for the renewal.
“Being part of Rhiannon’s coming-of-rage journey has been a career highlight for me. To see fans engage with and relate to our oddball Rhiannon, in all her complexity, feels truly special,” said Purnell.
“I cannot wait for audiences to see what she does next. Stay tuned.”
Purnell has previously spoken about the challenges of portraying Rhiannon’s character, particularly in navigating the nuances of female rage.
Speaking to Digital Spy ahead of the first season’s release, she explained, “We want to relate to Rhiannon’s emotions and her motivations, but not to her actions. That’s hard because telling the story from a woman’s perspective means confronting the ways society judges women more harshly than men.”
Sky’s Commitment to Original Storytelling Meghan Lyvers, executive director of original scripted content for Sky UK and Ireland, praised the series’ originality and Purnell’s performance.
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