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Season 1 – Wanderlust

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Written by acclaimed playwright Nick Payne, previously of "Constellations" and "If There Is I Haven't Found It Yet," "Wanderlust" is an exploration of the relationships of a multigenerational family, looking at how happy relationships are created and maintained and asking whether lifelong monogamy is possible -- or even desirable. Emmy and Golden Globe winner Toni Collette stars as Joy Richards, a therapist trying to find a way to keep the spark with her husband, Alan (Steven Mackintosh), after a cycling accident causes her to reassess their relationship. As her family, friends, neighbors and clients live their lives, stories of love, lust and forbidden desire emerge.
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Wanderlust — Season 1

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Toni Collette creates comedy between the sheets in this unlikely sex-drama from acclaimed playwright Nick Payne for the BBC.

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Kate Aurthur BuzzFeed News 04/18/2019
Wanderlust was written by the playwright Nick Payne, and its tone benefits from a single voice: The show certainly has funny moments, but it strives for realism most of the time. Go to Full Review Gwen Ihnat AV Club 04/17/2019
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Love is a journey, and if we're lucky, it's a long one. But Wanderlust offers a fascinating exploration of the twists and turns along the way. Go to Full Review Sam Wollaston Guardian 04/17/2019
3/5
Stellar performances otherwise, from [Toni] Collette and [Steven] Mackintosh. Go to Full Review Carla Monfort Espinof 07/28/2023
3/5
While its tonal and thematic unevenness may disappoint sometimes, Wanderlust is undoubtedly recommendable for those seeking an intimate, intense drama. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Joanne Laurier World Socialist Web Site 08/07/2020
This is a show about middle class sex obsession and our reviewer could barely get through the first of the six-episode series before being gripped with the lust-less urge to wander away from the television screen. Go to Full Review Louisa Mellor Den of Geek 04/18/2019
This premise might prime us for mockery but what's served up is poignant, and often painful honesty. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen B @RT01230192 Nov 30 While it was occasionally annoying (in particular all the hesitant speech, the ums and errs and the restarted sentences) paradoxically it was brilliantly acted with Toni Collette leading a really superb cast in this unusual comedy drama. The themes of marriage ,affairs, fantasies and frustrations are all to familiar though treated in quite a novel way here. Episode 5 is particularly riveting being, for the most part, a two hander with Collette and Sophie Okenodo. Both had huge parts to learn and they each infused their performance with emotion and deep meaning. A special mention for Joe Hurst who plays Toni Collette's son, a masterful performance , he is one to watch. Well worth a look. See more Max K @RT09057176 04/16/2024 Great acting, lovely dialogues, the intricate topic is very well explored. See more 02/18/2019 Funny / twist / raw / for therapy lovers See more 12/18/2018 I can’t wait for the next season See more 12/13/2018 Good show hope there a another season See more 12/10/2018 This show is so good hope there a next season See more Read all reviews
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Nick Payne

Creator

Toni Collette

Joy Richards

Steven Mackintosh

Alan Richards

Zawe Ashton

Claire Pascal

William Ash

Marvin Walters

Anya Chalotra

Jennifer Ashman

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 4, 2018 Episode 1 Though she's recovered enough from a traumatic bicycle accident to restart their sex life, Joy and her husband, Alan, have trouble connecting. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 11, 2018 Episode 2 It's a new kind of date night for Joy and Alan, and it causes unexpected sparks to flare; Tom has a surprising proposal for his best pal, Michelle. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 18, 2018 Episode 3 Joy and Alan open up about their agreement in the wake of Laura's discovery; Tom and Michelle have a practice session; Alan and Claire get closer. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 25, 2018 Episode 4 Alan and Joy must deal with the repercussions of their choices; Tom faces a difficult romantic decision; Naomi spends time with family neighbor Rita. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 2, 2018 Episode 5 With help from her therapist, Joy works to unravel strands of grief from the past that continue to affect her in the present. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 9, 2018 Episode 6 As Joy and Alan confront the consequences of the complex romantic web they've woven, the kids move in new directions as well. Details

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Wanderlust — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Luke Snellin, Lucy Tcherniak
Creator
Nick Payne
Executive Producer
Roanna Benn, Jude Liknaitzky
Screenwriter
Nick Payne
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Entertainment
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Sep 4, 2018
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