Sweetpea season 2: Release date speculation and latest news
Will Ella Purnell's Rhiannon be back with a vengeance?
*Warning - contains spoilers for Sweetpea season 1*
Thriller series Sweetpea, which stars Ella Purnell and was released earlier this year, proved to be hugely popular with viewers, as it followed Purnell's character Rhiannon in her 'coming-of-rage' story.
The first season saw Rhiannon go from quiet wallflower to serial killer and master manipulator, evading suspicion as she got her vengeance on those who had wronged her.
It ended on a major cliffhanger, with Rhiannon killing AJ and her sister Seren finding out about her murderous ways – but will we ever get a follow-up to find out how things progress?
Read on for everything you need to know about Sweetpea season 2.
Will there be a Sweetpea season 2?
There will! Sky announced the news that Sweetpea had been renewed for a second season on 3rd December 2024, alongside a short synopsis saying: "Rhiannon Lewis return with a vengeance as her killer secret continues to spiral, and she becomes more twisted than ever."
In a statement, Ella Purnell said of returning for season 2: "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."
Purnell also reacted to the news in a video posted to Instagram, in which she said: "Hi everyone, it's Ella here. I just wanted to say thank you guys so much for watching Sweetpea, and for all of your reactions and responses. It's been so amazing to hear how much you guys like the show, and we really appreciate it.
"And 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! Very exciting! So, I can't wait for you guys to see what we've been cooking up. Stay tuned!"
When will Sweetpea season 2 be released?
We don't yet know when Sweetpea season 2 will be released on Sky and NOW. News of the show's renewal came just a couple of months after season 1 was released, meaning fans hopefully shouldn't have too long to wait.
We'd imagine that the earliest new episodes could be released would be late 2025, although a 2026 release perhaps seems more likely. We will keep this page updated with any news regarding season 2's release date as we get it.
Who will return to star in Sweetpea season 2?
We already know that Ella Purnell will be returning as Rhiannon in Sweetpea season 2, but beyond that no cast news has yet been announced.
There are some stars, such as Calam Lynch, Dustin Demri-Burns and Dino Kelly, who definitely won't be back for season 2 as their characters were killed in season 1. However, we would expect the likes of Nicôle Lecky, Jon Pointing and Leah Harvey to potentially return.
Here's a full list of the stars we expect could be back for Sweetpea season 2:
- Ella Purnell as Rhiannon
- Nicôle Lecky as Julia
- Jon Pointing as Craig
- Leah Harvey as Marina
- Jeremy Swift as Norman
- Alexandra Dowling as Seren
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Is there a trailer for Sweetpea season 2?
There isn't a trailer available for Sweetpea season 2 just yet, as it has yet to be filmed.
We will make sure to add one in as soon as it is available, and for now you can rewatch the season 1 trailer below.
Sweetpea season 1 is available to watch now on Sky Atlantic and NOW.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
