Ella Purnell's darkly comic thriller series Sweetpea is returning for season 2 this year – and we've got confirmation of some exciting new cast members, including Overcompensating star Rish Shah as a new romantic interest for our murderous protagonist.
"This season, the stakes are even higher, and as the consequences of her actions begin to close in, questions of morality and justice will come into play,” Ella and the show's executive producer Patrick Walters have said in a joint statement.
And now, a first-look image has dropped to get us even more excited about the second chapter. Is that the word “monster” written behind Purnell in blood?
Series 1 was an absolute hit, of course, following the story of “wallflower" Rhiannon (played by Purnell) and what happens one day when she gets sick of being overlooked and ignored, so naturally, she decides to go on a killing spree. Sweetpea is a dark comedy, it's an ode to female anger, and it's back for a second chapter.
In an Instagram video, Ella announced the series' return. She said: "Hi everyone its Ella here, I just wanted to say thank you guys for watching Sweetpea and for all of your reactions and responses. it's been so amazing to hear how much you guys liked the show and we really appreciate it.
“I wanted to be the first person to tell you some very exciting news, which is that Sweetpea will be coming back for a second series… I can't wait for you guys to see what we've been cooking up. Stay tuned!”
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The show's executive producer and star and has been really vocal about what Sweetpea means to her. Ella added in a statement: “Being part of Rhiannon’s coming-of-rage journey has been a career highlight for me, and to see fans engage with and relate to our oddball Rhiannon, in all her complexity, feels truly special. I cannot wait for audiences to see what she does next. Stay tuned.”
Here's everything else we know so far about Sweetpea season 2.
Sweetpea season 2 plot
A synopsis for the new season reads: “Killer wallflower Rhiannon Lewis is back in season 2 of the iconically brazen and darkly comic thriller. Navigating a new promotion, an irresistible rebound, Marina still hot on her trail, her sister selling her family home and a copycat killer threatening to expose her, the kill list is mounting. But now that she's harnessed her rage and found her power, Rhiannon is forced to question whether her perfect ex AJ, was right: is she a monster?”
We've recently got an updated teaser for what to expect for season 2, which reads: “Navigating a new promotion, an irresistible rebound, and a copycat killer threatening to expose her, the kill list is mounting. And Rhiannon is forced to question whether her perfect ex AJ, was right: is she a monster?”
Sweetpea season 2 cast
Of course, we know that Ella Purnell is returning, but it has now been confirmed that we can expect many others to join for season 2, including season 1 stars Jon Pointing, Jeremy Swift (Ted Lasso, Downton Abbey), Leah Harvey, Ingrid Oliver (Thursday Murder Club), Nitin Ganatra and Alexandra Dowling (Emily, Game of Thrones).
Joining the cast will be Overcompensating star Rish Shah and Riot Women's Tamsin Greig. Rish will play Rhiannon's romantic interest Gabriel, while Tamsin plays AJ's mother, Liv. Taj Atwal will play Freya, Rhiannon’s formidable new boss at the Carnsham Gazette, and Heartstopper star Jenny Walser will portray an adoring new friend Daisy.
Sweetpea season 2 release date
No release date has been confirmed yet, but we know that Sweetpea season 2 is set to launch on Sky in 2026.
Sweetpea season 2 trailer
A trailer has not dropped yet, we will update this article when one does.
