The End of the F***ing World

Name: The End of the F***ing World
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Crime
Released: 2017-10-24
Cast: Alex Lawther, Jessica Barden, Naomi Ackie, Josh Dylan

2017 | 2 seasons | Comedy, Drama, Crime

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (77%), audiences rate it highly (8.0 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a short run with a modest audience. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Never Have I Ever, start here.
The mood: Darkly funny.
The pace: 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.

James is 17 and is pretty sure he is a psychopath. Alyssa, also 17, is the cool and moody new girl at school. The pair make a connection and she persuades him to embark on a darkly comedic road trip in search of her real father.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
77% critic score
AudiencesStrong
8.0 out of 10
AwardsSolid
Won 2 BAFTAs: British Academy Television Awards: Best Drama Series, British Academy Television Awards: Best Supporting Actress. Also nominated for 1 Emmy. Plus 2 other awards.
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a wide audience; interest faded quickly after launch
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 369K people sought it out in the past year