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The Lovers

The Lovers

So wrong… it's right?

122023•44m•6.4/10
DramaComedy

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6.4/10(22)

Janet is a foul-mouthed, hilarious, Belfast supermarket worker who doesn’t care about anything, including her life. Seamus is a handsome, self-centered, political broadcaster with what looks to be a perfect London life and a celebrity girlfriend. When they unexpectedly meet, they instantly clash – and yet also find themselves inextricably drawn to each other.

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Production

Drama Republic, Sky Studios

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 7, 2023

Last Aired

October 12, 2023

Networks

Sky Atlantic

Created By

David Ireland

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2023-09-07
A love story about two people who appear to be utterly wrong for each other, but may be entirely right, begins.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2023-09-14
Seamus and Janet meet in Belfast and, after a glorious night of laughter and sexual tension, Janet makes a shocking suggestion.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2023-09-21
Seamus' girlfriend whisks him away for the night and drags Janet along, too. An agonising night of lies and subterfuge ensues.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2023-09-28
At last, the day has come: the affair is on! But when they realise they've both 'caught feelings', things take a different turn.
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2023-10-05
Janet visits London to be with Seamus and have some touristy fun. But it's clear the lovers are keeping secrets from each other.
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2023-10-12
It's over between Janet and Seamus, but Janet's boss urges her not to give up. Can they find a way back to each other?

Cast

Roisin Gallagher

Roisin Gallagher

Janet

Johnny Flynn

Johnny Flynn

Seamus O'Hannigan

Alice Eve

Alice Eve

Frankie Tiffin

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