Is Sweetpea season 2 happening? Here's everything to know 

Sweetpea season 2 has been officially confirmed, much to the excitement of fans of the dark comedy thriller. The series stars Ella Purnell as Rhiannon Lewis and is directed by Ella Jones. On December 3, 2024, Sky and STARZ officially announced the renewal of Sweetpea for a second season.

The press conference was held by Sky Studios, with subsequent confirmation coming from Starz. Season 1 introduced the audience to Rhiannon Lewis, an ignored young woman who resorted to murder to reclaim control over her life. Patrick Walters, Executive Producer at See-Saw Films, expressed enthusiasm for the series' continuation.

"Making Sweetpea has been the most exhilarating of rollercoaster rides, and we’re so excited to be partnering again with Sky Studios, and to have Starz back as the show’s U.S. home for Series 2. Rhiannon already feels like an iconic character and See-Saw and fanboy can’t wait to get back into the world of the show with the powerhouse that is Ella Purnell."

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What can fans expect in Sweetpea season 2?

Fans of Sweetpea can look forward to a darker and more thrilling second season. The new season will delve deeper into the twisted journey of Rhiannon Lewis as her secret life as a vigilante spirals out of control. The storyline will explore the consequences of her actions and how she becomes more entangled in her violent path.

Ella Purnell, who plays the character of Rhiannon, shared her excitement about the next chapter of her character and expressed eagerness to see how the audience will react. She said,

"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."

The show's producers have hinted at further twists and turns, thus promising the audience a gripping and intense season of this series.

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What is Sweetpea about?

Sweetpea is a dark comedy-drama television series from the mind of Kirstie Swain, based on the book by CJ Skuse. This series follows Rhiannon Lewis, a woman who spends her time leading a quiet life, working as an admin assistant at a local newspaper.

However, her life takes a dramatic turn after her father’s death, and a chance encounter with a stranger. In her quest to address the wrongs in her life, Rhiannon starts to take extreme measures, transforming into something dark and violent.

The series discusses revenge, justice, and the psychological effects of bullying children. The show delves into the secret life of Rhiannon as she embarks on a path of vigilantism to punish those she thinks deserve to be punished.

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Who’s involved in the production and cast of Sweetpea season 2?

The production of Sweetpea season 2 involves several key players, including See-Saw Films, Sky Studios, and NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution. Executive producers include Patrick Walters, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Ella Purnell, and more.

The cast of the show includes:

• Ella Purnell as Rhiannon
• Nicôle Lecky as Julia
• Jon Pointing as Craig
• Calam Lynch as AJ
• Leah Harvey as Marina
• Jeremy Swift as Norman
• Dustin Demri-Burns as Jeff

There is no official release date, but production for Sweetpea season 2 is expected to begin in 2025. Fans should expect a release date in late 2025 or early 2026, which would fit the production timeline. Fans can also expect casting and production updates to surface in the coming months.

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Sweetpea season 2 is confirmed, expecting to treat fans with many more twists and dark humor.