There's no denying that Ella Purnell is one of the most talented young actors in the business today, so when I heard she was directing her own dark, comedic thriller, I was instantly on board It seems that she is back and better than ever with “Sweetpea,” a gripping thriller that just appeared on the streaming service Starz

“Sweetpea” has all the makings of being the next big thriller of the year and has already hooked viewers This is not just a revenge drama, but a broadly entertaining “coming-of-age story” about a meek and oppressed wallflower who reaches her limits and takes her revenge into her own hands What's even more impressive is that “Sweetpea” is highly acclaimed, receiving a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes

With such a strong start, “Sweetpea” looks to be a must-see this fall Here's everything you need to know about this new thriller show and what the critics are saying

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“Sweetpea” is the story of Rhiannon Lewis (Purnell) Abandoned by those around her, Rhiannon endures daily frustrations as she cares for her sickly father and endures a dead-end job Reaching her limits, however, she finds an outlet for her anger in the form of murder Transforming from a meek wallflower into a vengeful killer, Rhiannon begins targeting those who have wronged her, including her high school bullies

With each act of violence, she gains more control over the chaos of her life, but keeping her deadly secret becomes increasingly difficult Sweetopia is a darkly comedic thriller that explores the thin line between anger and revenge, and asks how far someone will go once they lose control”

“Sweetpea” received a perfect score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes after the season ended This rating is based on 7 reviews at the time of writing, so that could change as more reviews come in over the next few days For now, we think this is really great

RogerEbert's Kaiya Shunyata says: “It provides a gripping story right up to the shocking cliffhanger in the final episode Meanwhile, Kylie Northover of the Sydney Morning Herald said, “It's not easy to make a lovable serial killer, but you'll find yourself wanting this eye-opening anti-hero to succeed (to say the least)”

Other critics noted Parnell's performance and how they couldn't help but root for her Frankly, I'm not surprised; Branyan Tau of Loud and Clear Reviews says: “‘Sweetpea’ is a deliciously addictive series Ella Purnell's sensational performance as Rhiannon Lewis gives the twisted protagonist heart She is fantastic, unnerving, and makes you want to follow the comedic story to the end"

The reviews are all positive, but just a few are critical; Bloody Disgusting's Joe Lipsett says: “‘Sweetpea’ would be a stronger and more memorable series if it had a little more bite to it, though”

Benjy Wilson of the Daily Telegraph writes that it is “clever, stylish, and worth a couple of hours of your time,” but it is not a show to put on a “must-see list” Of course, this is an early review at this point If you like comedic thrillers, “Sweetpea” should be your next watch

I am convinced that “Sweetpea” is worth watching, judging only by the early reviews and the interesting premise (ie, Parnell pretty much shines in any film) If you like dark comedic psycho-thrillers and crave intense character-driven stories, the answer is “yes”

“Sweetpea” is definitely a thriller show I'll be following, and given that Halloween is just around the corner, it comes at the perfect time Parnell plays a confused serial killer Join the gang

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