Sweetpea

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Sweetpea.

Despite developing murderous tendencies, Rhiannon maintains her endearing traits, creating a twistedly complicated protagonist.

Additionally, Isobel Waller-Bridge co-wrote the track and also created the show’s score.

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The track plays during Rhiannon’s father’s funeral, who passed away at the beginning of the episode.

“New Rush” kicks in as Rhiannon spots her childhood bully Julia alongside her friends at the event.

“Kids” by Sleigh Bells:Sweetpeaepisode 1’s final song begins right as the credits kick in.

Ella Purnell smiling as Rhiannon Lewis while surrounded by music notes in Sweetpea

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Rhiannon settles down with her coworkers and they all share a drink while the music plays in the background.

The song continues as Rhiannon heads over to the bar where she orders a drink for herself and AJ.

The music plays as she applies her beauty products, before stopping abruptly as AJ begins questioning her.

A silhouette of Rhiannon Lewis (Ella Purnell) in a raincoat in the Sweetpea intro credit scene

Sweetpea (2024) follows Rhiannon Lewis, an unremarkable woman who goes unnoticed by those around her. However, her life takes a dark turn when she loses control, leading to a transformation filled with dangerous secrets she must conceal.

The music cuts off when Rhiannon exits the house and begins celebrating after the evening went exactly as planned.

However, the music cuts off as Rhiannon arrives to see Craig already chatting with Julia.

The topic of music comes up, where Julia claims she likes Magic FM.

Ella Purnell as Rhiannon Lewis in Sweetpea poster

She confronts Marcus who begins getting hysterical, and he eventually threatens to jump from a ledge.

Rhiannon then suggests Julia share her story about what happened as the two continue to grow closer.

With Rhiannon’s confidence continuing to soar, she texts AJ just moments before Craig shows up.

Custom image of Ella Purnell as Rhiannon Lewis in front of a bloody background featuring faces in Sweetpea

Like the previous song, the night out abruptly cuts to Marina snooping around Rhiannon’s house.

After Rhiannon reveals she’s broken up with Craig, she quickly gets with AJ.

Despite the horrific nature of what transpired, the song maintains a sweet demeanor, much like the protagonist.

Custom image of Leah Harvey as Marina and Ella Purnell as Rhiannon Lewis with spots of blood around them in Sweetpea

Rhiannon Lewis (Ella Purnell) smiling with Rhiannon shaking Norman’s (Jeremy Swift) hand in the background in Sweetpea

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Ella Purnell looking wet and bloody as Rhiannon in Sweetpea (2024) between her as Lucy in Fallout (2024) and the character model of Jinx from Arcane season 2 (2024)

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