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Season 1 – The Lovers

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82% Tomatometer 11 Reviews 90% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
Janet, a foul-mouthed Belfast supermarket worker, encounters Seamus under unusual circumstances. In complete opposition to her, he lives a London life, works as a political broadcaster, and has a celebrity girlfriend. Despite the apparent gulf in experiences between them, the two find themselves unexpectedly falling for each other. As their extraordinary relationship develops, they must each contend with a wide range of difficulties that stem from the extreme differences in their backgrounds and lives.

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The Lovers — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Funny and well-acted, The Lovers' first season is consistently charming in spite of its flaws.

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Helen Brown Daily Telegraph (UK) 09/20/2023
3/5
Gallagher is unblinking in her conflict with the world. She swears at co-workers and has scant regard for O’Hannigan’s niche, Islington celebrity. Go to Full Review Hugo Rifkind The Times (UK) 09/20/2023
Cue an evolving farce that has more holes than a string vest, none of which I minded because it’s all done with such charm. Go to Full Review Carol Midgley The Times (UK) 09/20/2023
4/5
Probably the biggest strength of The Lovers is the writer David Ireland's ear for dialogue and his witty observations. Go to Full Review Milagros Amondaray La Nación (Argentina) 02/07/2024
4/5
'"The Lovers" takes the convention of dueling opposites to a compassionate place where there is no room for prejudice... [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Maggie Boccella Collider 12/07/2023
2/10
The show acts like it’s better than the traditional rom-com by forcing its leads to constantly confront something terrible about themselves or each other, effectively nullifying the rare moments of romance that we actually get to experience. Go to Full Review Édaein O'Connell Irish Independent 09/21/2023
As each episode progressed, I started to hate myself. Despite having engaged in something so morally wrong, you do find yourself championing the cheating couple. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Toomuch P @RT55942260 07/26/2024 I liked the first couple of episodes but the characters are not very likable See more M G @justm 01/29/2024 Other than the cheating on one of the main character's girlfriend, the characters are likeable and I appreciate someone out there showing that an entertaining romantic comedy is still possible. See more Ana H @RT18267452 01/17/2024 Weird, morally ambiguous and completely politically incorrect. Everything a rom-com shouldn't have and all of what makes this such a fantastic show. So funny in the most inappropriate of times, but it never looses its charm and its warm, heart-felt embrace of romance in a small Irish town. The actors are, as they usually are, outstanding. If you stumble upon this small jewell, do yourself a favor and watch it. See more Peter M @RT59199754 11/05/2023 Great fun show! Really engages the audience in a different sort of romance! See more Read all reviews
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Johnny Flynn

Seamus

Roisin Gallagher

Janet

Alice Eve

Frankie

Conleth Hill

Philip

Martin Quinn

Jason

Evelyn Miller

Ndidi

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 7, 2023 When political broadcaster, Seamus O'Hannigan arrives in Belfast to host a new show, he doesn't expect to meet bad-tempered supermarket worker Janet. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 14, 2023 Seamus and Janet meet in Belfast, and after a night of laughter and sexual tension, Janet makes a suggestion. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 21, 2023 Seamus's girlfriend whisks him away for the night and drags Janet along; an agonizing night of lies and deception ensues. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 28, 2023 At last, the affair is on between Janet and Seamus; when they realize they both have feelings for each other, things take a different turn. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 5, 2023 Janet travels to London to spend time with Seamus and enjoy some tourist attractions; it's obvious that they are hiding things from one another. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 12, 2023 The affair between Janet and Seamus ends, but Janet's boss advises her to keep trying; a question arises whether they will be able to reconnect with each other. Details

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The Lovers — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Justin Martin
Executive Producer
Roanna Benn, Rebecca De Souza, Liz Lewin, Hannah Pescod, Manpreet Dosanjh
Screenwriter
David Ireland
Network
SKY
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Sep 7, 2023