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Season 1 – Pure

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Twenty-four-year-old Marnie is plagued by disturbing sexual thoughts and sets out on a mission to change her life as the intrusive thoughts begin piling up inside her head.
Pure — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Pure sidesteps the seedy pratfalls of its ribald premise to instead compassionately explore the complications of compulsion, shame, and struggling to make sense of oneself.

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Drew Gregory Autostraddle 09/10/2021
By pairing that visceral portrayal with thorough descriptions of OCD, the show becomes a teaching tool as well as a delightful dramedy. Go to Full Review Inkoo Kang The Hollywood Reporter 09/02/2020
Pure is a better illustration of OCD and its debilitating effects than it is a portrait of a young woman who has it, even with a fantastically versatile turn by Clive. Go to Full Review Steve Greene IndieWire 09/02/2020
B+
The show is best when it's anchored in Marnie's perspective, but "Pure" does manage to expand its scope, catching glimpses of the sexual hangups and frustrations faced by Marnie's potential romantic partners. Go to Full Review Joyce Slaton Common Sense Media 04/06/2021
4/5
Charly Chive is radiantly mesmerizing as a young woman with an unusual mental illness in this high-quality British import about intrusive thoughts and the havoc they can cause. Go to Full Review Jonathon Wilson Ready Steady Cut 08/28/2020
4/5
As sensitive and dark as it is hilarious, Pure is an essential comedy-drama about mental health, sex, and living with issues pertaining to both. Go to Full Review Ashley Bardhan The Spool 08/27/2020
"Pure is proof that TV can be realistic, emotionally nuanced, and entertaining." Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Andrei D @RT74856639 May 14 Tries to juggle a few too many characters and ideas but Clive fully delivers See more Alain E @AlainE Apr 4 The idea is not bad and the actress who plays the protagonist is very good, but the different substories do not form a convincing whole. See more Tony Z @RT20046144 01/02/2024 It was mildly off-putting the first few minutes, but the show stuck to its guns and was incredibly moving. I'd rather spend time with these friends than the cutouts in the eponymous sitcom. I felt so much for all of them, trying and trying to keep their lives moving. What else is there? See more 11/08/2021 Caught this by chance on HBO Max and it is breaking my heart the series wasn't renewed. I can't recall another show that has dealt with mental health issues so effectively. The characters are likable and empathetic, it's easy to care for them. This could have been an amazing opportunity to really educate others on neurodivergency. HBO - please bring the series back! See more 03/09/2019 Pure is a massive gift! I have Pure OCD. I can say this is an extremely realistic and dramatic representation of what it's like living with this condition. Simply brilliant! See more Read all reviews
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Joe Cole

Charlie

Anthony Welsh

Joe

Niamh Algar

Amber

Kiran Sonia Sawar

Shereen

Olive Gray

Helen

Samuel Edward-Cook

Sam

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 30, 2019 Episode 1 Plagued by disturbing sexual thoughts and at the end of her rope, Marnie, 24, moves to London on a mission to change her life; alone in the big city, she stumbles into the lives of Shereen, Amber and Joe. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 6, 2019 Episode 2 Marnie hits a dead end when she goes to a sex addiction meeting, but she finds an unexpected kindred spirit in recovering porn addict Charlie; she grows closer to Amber and Joe after talking herself into a job opportunity at Ethel magazine. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 13, 2019 Episode 3 Having learned what is wrong with her, Marnie is determined to make the most of being a single Londoner; she jumps into bed with clingy barista Benji, but there are consequences at work. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 20, 2019 Episode 4 Marnie and Charlie work to pick themselves back up after hitting rock-bottom; Marnie receives help from an unexpectedly understanding Shereen, while Charlie tries to prove he's up to his old job. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 27, 2019 Episode 5 Encouraged by therapy, Marnie entrusts her old friend, Helen, with her secrets and brings her two worlds together at a big dinner party. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 6, 2019 Episode 6 Marnie becomes shaken after realizing she's pushed Shereen too far; she becomes paranoid that everyone has turned against her now that they know about her condition. Details

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Season Info

Director
Aneil Karia
Executive Producer
Roanna Benn
Screenwriter
Kirstie Swain
Network
Channel 4
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jan 30, 2019