This new dark comedy has an intriguing premise that is spearheaded bySweetpea’s fantastic cast.

As such, it was relying on the draw of its cast to appeal to wider audiences.

However, it is a testament to the show’s writing team thatSweetpealargely succeeds in this regard.

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As evident by Jones' four-out-of-five score forSweetpeathough, the show’s tone is certainly not a negative.

“Being able to watch the show in only a few hours is evidently a big draw.

The aforementioned Branyan Towe ofLoud and Clear Reviewsechoes this, insisting that"Sweetpea is a deliciously addictive series.

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This inspiration clearly paid off, with some reviews exploring how effectiveSweetpea’s depiction of female rage truly is.

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Ella Purnell as Rhiannon in the Sweetpea TV show (2024) next to an image of the Sweetpea book series

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