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Season 1 – Spent

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57% Tomatometer 7 Reviews 92% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
Real life hijacks the high life as an international catwalk model crashes down to earth bankrupt and homeless.

Critics Reviews

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Nick Hilton Independent (UK) 07/17/2024
4/5
Spent may lack the big yucks of its sitcom forebears, but once the rather shallow premise gives way to a character study, there’s much to enjoy. At its best, the show is just like the cover girl it depicts: eye-catching and seductive. Go to Full Review Lucy Mangan Guardian 07/15/2024
4/5
Spent may lack the big yucks of its sitcom forebears, but once the rather shallow premise gives way to a character study, there’s much to enjoy. Go to Full Review Benji Wilson Daily Telegraph (UK) 07/12/2024
2/5
You can forgive unlikeable leads a lot if they make you laugh but Spent sets up plenty of comedic situations – a teenage party, a disastrous circumcision ritual, some dog sitting; some actual dogging – without ever delivering the payload. Go to Full Review James Walton The Spectator 07/17/2024
Is this meant to be a sitcom-style satire of Mia’s feelings of entitlement or a comedy-drama-style celebration of her indestructible confidence in the face of an unjust world? The answer is a firm and ultimately unsatisfying ‘it doesn’t know’. Go to Full Review Andrew Anthony Observer (UK) 07/15/2024
3/5
There are some good lines and ideas here, and De Swarte sparkles with watchability, but some of the situations feel overfamiliar, the humour not quite as sharp as it needs to be, and the minor characters a little caricatured. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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margaret m @RT47256830 01/29/2025 I absolutely LOVED this show Michelle you are amazing! Series 2 please. See more journey m @RT24568965 11/18/2024 I must say I was thoroughly impressed with the series from start to finish! Michelle De Swarte's talent both in acting and producing to the blend of relatable, heart-warming, and witty storytelling. The series tackled deeply emotional and socially relevant themes with both sensitivity and wit. Addressing the impact of growing up with parents suffering from mental health challenges—and how society and peer pressure influence our willingness to share such experiences—is both poignant and important. It’s incredible when a show can handle such complex subjects while remaining relatable and engaging. Michelle De Swarte's ability to bring those themes to life, while balancing humor and authenticity made a big impact. It’s refreshing to see mental health being represented in a way that resonates deeply with audiences. I do hope there is another season in the pipeline i am hooked See more Michelle W @RT77204220 10/23/2024 Love this show, brilliant acting, Michelle you are amazing! Please write more of this magic, takes me away from my real life and not much tv can do that for me, so thank you ! Xx See more Joanne L @RT94730450 08/04/2024 I thought it was great, not perfect, but still great. I love the flawed but witty , sharp and warm character of Mia, brilliantly played by Michelle de Swarte and other characters such as that her mother Juliet Cowan, and her best friend Jo ( Amanda Wilkin) are terrific too. Brixton is well portrayed - the gentrification of what was back in 60 and70s considered a very edgy area, is now inhabited by the wealthy and somewhat pretentious arty types as well as long- standing working class members of the diverse community. Both groups are seen in abundance in Spent. Well, I loved it, watched all episodes back to back and only hope that the tepid reception from the TV critics doesn't stop a second series being made. See more Read all reviews
Spent — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Michelle de Swarte

Mia

Amanda Wilkin

Jo

Juliet Cowan

Chrissy

Charles Camrose

Ian

Karl Collins

Teddy

Matt King

Mills

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 8, 2024 Bankrupt in the US, Mia flees to London hoping to keep up her high-end appearances; back home, life has moved on; Mom Chrissy is caring for a teenage girl from her estate, and best friend Jo is getting married. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 8, 2024 Mia stifles her jealousy while meeting Ella, the girl now sleeping in her childhood bedroom; she then faces a moral dilemma when the model party she's using to network reveals a dark underbelly. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 8, 2024 Mia struggles to keep a roof over her head using a high-end hustle; a welcome distraction comes in the shape of a date, but Chrissy questions how Mia is maintaining her lifestyle. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 8, 2024 In 2014, Mia's at the height of her high life; a visit from Jo reveals that their friendship is complicated; in the present, Mia helps Teddy, but she doesn't get the reception she wanted. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 8, 2024 Mia reluctantly steps up as guardian for Ella; while charming social services, she accidentally promises a birthday party and reunion with her mom; a surprise windfall doesn't help. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 8, 2024 Real life has officially arrived; Mia's debts close in while the romantic tension with Jo reaches a head; escaping to a swanky party, a dangerous ex has a bigger escape on offer. Details

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Spent — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Alex Winckler
Executive Producer
Jack Bayles, Phil Clarke, Michelle de Swarte
Network
BBC
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jul 8, 2024