Ella Purnell Shines in Dark Comedy 'Sweetpea': A Must-Watch Series

Ella Purnell, the rising star of 2024, is back with a bang! After her knockout performance in Prime Video's "Fallout," Purnell is now serving up a deliciously dark treat in the form of "Sweetpea." This new series is already making waves, and we're here to tell you why it's the talk of the town.

From Post-Apocalyptic Heroine to Charming Serial Killer

Remember when Purnell had us all glued to our screens in "Fallout"? Well, she's done it again, folks! The 28-year-old actress is proving she's no one-hit wonder. "Fallout" was such a smash hit that it snagged a second season faster than you can say "nuclear wasteland." It even outshone "The Rings of Power" as Prime Video's most-watched show. Talk about setting the bar high!

But Purnell isn't resting on her laurels. She's gearing up to voice Jinx in the second season of "Arcane" next month. And now, she's killing it (pun intended) in "Sweetpea."

'Sweetpea': A Dark Delight

"Sweetpea" premiered on STARZ on October 10, 2024, and boy, did it make an entrance! Based on CJ Skuse's novel and adapted by Kirstie Swain, this show is a cocktail of dark comedy, thriller, and crime drama. It's like if your favorite dessert had a sinister twist – sweet on the outside, but with a killer filling.

The critics are eating it up, too. "Sweetpea" debuted with a whopping 92% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Even though it's settled at 88%, that's still impressive. For context, "Fallout" opened at 94%, and "Yellowjackets" at 96%. Not too shabby for a newbie, right?

Ella Purnell: The Queen of Complexity

In "Sweetpea," Purnell plays Rhiannon Lewis, a woman who's like an onion – layers upon layers of complexity. On the surface, she's your average Jane, sweet as pie. But peel back those layers, and you'll find a darkness that'll give you chills.

Rhiannon's battling some serious demons from her past, and let's just say her coping mechanisms are... unconventional. She's teetering on the edge of becoming a serial killer. It's like "Dexter" meets "Bridget Jones," but with a twisted British flair.

Carly Lane from Collider is all praises for Purnell's performance. She writes:

"In 'Sweetpea,' Purnell has the advantage of playing a character who constantly reveals new layers, allowing her to showcase every facet of Rhiannon's complex personality, from stillness to unbridled rage."

A Star-Studded Cast

Purnell isn't flying solo in this dark adventure. She's joined by a stellar cast including Nicôle Lecky, Jon Pointing, Calam Lynch, Leah Harvey, Jeremy Swift, Dustin Demri-Burns, Luke McGibney, and Ingrid Oliver. It's like a who's who of British talent!

Can't wait to dive into this deliciously dark world? The second episode of "Sweetpea" drops on October 18, 2024. Trust us, you don't want to miss this rollercoaster ride of emotions, laughs, and thrills.

So, what are you waiting for? Grab your popcorn, dim the lights, and get ready to be thoroughly entertained (and maybe a little disturbed) by Ella Purnell's latest masterpiece. "Sweetpea" is here to prove that sometimes, the sweetest things in life have a bitter aftertaste.