Ella Purnell’s Hit R-Rated Murder Thriller Series Returns In Sweetpea Season 2 Trailer

Published Aug 25, 2026, 10:05 AM EDT Rianna is the Movie News Editor for ScreenRant. After earning her BA in Film Studies, she began her career as an entertainment writer, contributing to several publications before joining ScreenRant. Her dissertation on the impact of streaming on traditional cinema sharpened her focus on the ever-evolving world of film and media. With 10 years in the industry, Rianna continues to cover the stories she loves while also advocating for awareness and representation of rare disabilities, such as Moebius Syndrome, which she lives with. Sweetpea is back for more bloodshed. The dark comedy-thriller series titled Sweetpea is based on the novel by C.J. Skuse and follows Rhiannon Lewis (played by Ella Purnell), an overlooked wallflower who develops an unhealthy new habit: murder. After her father dies and her former bully resurfaces, Rhiannon lives a double life, and the best part about being ignored is that nobody suspects it's her. Sky TV has released a new teaser for Sweetpea season 2, featuring the return of the cold-blooded, psychotic killer played by Purnell. Sky and Starz have yet to confirm an official release date for the second season, but have stated that it will be returning in November on Sky and in early 2027 for Starz subscribers. Sweetpea's season 2 teaser seemingly picks right back up from where season 1 ended, as Rhiannon faces even more threats and comes to terms with her murderous side. Season 2 sees wallflower-turned-killer Rhiannon Lewis (played by Ella Purnell) navigate a new promotion, an irresistible rebound, and a copycat killer threatening to expose her. The kill list is mounting, and she is forced to question whether her perfect ex, AJ, was right: is she a monster? Sweetpea season 1 debuted in 2024, and now is making a killer comeback with some new cast members joining Rhiannon on her murderous rampage, but the question is who will survive. The new cast for season 2 includes Rish Shah, who joins the cast as Rhiannon's romantic interest Gabriel, alongside Tamsin Greig who stars as AJ’s mother, Liv. Taj Atwal (Line of Duty) steps in as Freya, Rhiannon’s formidable new boss at the Carnsham Gazette, while Jenny Walser (Heartstopper) plays an adoring new friend Daisy. Returning to the series are Jon Pointing (Run Away), Jeremy Swift (Ted Lasso), Leah Harvey (Foundation), Ingrid Oliver (Doctor Who), Nitin Ganatra (Mr Bigstuff) and Alexandra Dowling (Game of Thrones). The Ultimate · Horror Quote Challenge Name That Horror Movie “They’re coming to get you, Barbara.” ☠1960s 🔪1970s 👻1980s 💀1990s 🎭2000s ENTER IF YOU DARE → 01 Which horror movie features this iconic line?“I am your number one fan.” ASingle White Female (1992) BCape Fear (1991) CMisery (1990) DFatal Attraction (1987) ✓ Correct! Annie Wilkes’s obsessive declaration to author Paul Sheldon in Misery — Kathy Bates won the Oscar for this role. ✗ Not quite — it’s Misery (1990). Kathy Bates as Annie Wilkes delivers this line before things get very, very painful for her favorite author. NEXT → 02 Which horror movie features this iconic line?“We all go a little mad sometimes.” APeeping Tom (1960) BThe Birds (1963) CWhatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) DPsycho (1960) ✓ Correct! Norman Bates’s unsettling confession in Hitchcock’s Psycho — the film that invented the slasher. ✗ Not quite — it’s Psycho (1960). Norman Bates delivers this chilling line to Marion Crane before the shower scene changes cinema forever. NEXT → 03 Which horror movie features this iconic line?“Here’s Johnny!” AThe Amityville Horror (1979) BPoltergeist (1982) CThe Changeling (1980) DThe Shining (1980) ✓ Correct! Jack Nicholson’s terrifying ad-lib as he axes through the bathroom door in The Shining. ✗ Not quite — it’s The Shining (1980). Nicholson improvised this line while hacking through the door — Kubrick kept the cameras rolling. NEXT → 04 Which horror movie features this iconic line?“They’re all gonna laugh at you!” ACarrie (1976) BThe Exorcist (1973) CThe Omen (1976) DSuspiria (1977) ✓ Correct! Margaret White’s cruel warning to her daughter before prom night turns deadly in Carrie. ✗ Not quite — it’s Carrie (1976). Piper Laurie as Margaret White torments her telekinetic daughter with this prophetic warning. NEXT → 05 Which horror movie features this iconic line?“One, two, Freddy’s coming for you.” AFriday the 13th (1980) BChild’s Play (1988) CHellraiser (1987) DA Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) ✓ Correct! The eerie children’s jump-rope rhyme that haunts the dreams of Elm Street. ✗ Not quite — it’s A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984). The nursery rhyme warning of Freddy Krueger’s arrival. All five are iconic slashers, but only one invades your dreams. NEXT → 06 Which horror movie features this iconic line?“I want to play a game.” AHostel (2005) BSaw (2004) CThe Collector (2009) DCube (1997) ✓ Correct! Jigsaw’s signature greeting, delivered through his puppet Billy in Saw. ✗ Not quite — it’s Saw (2004). The Jigsaw Killer’s chilling invitation before his victims face impossible choices. NEXT → 07 Which horror movie features this iconic line?“It was the boogeyman.” ABlack Christmas (1974) BThe Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) CHalloween (1978) DWhen a Stranger Calls (1979) ✓ Correct! Laurie Strode’s terrified whisper to Dr. Loomis after surviving Michael Myers in Halloween. ✗ Not quite — it’s Halloween (1978). Laurie Strode whispers this to Dr. Loomis, who replies: “As a matter of fact, it was.” NEXT → 08 Which horror movie features this iconic line?“It rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again.” ASe7en (1995) BAmerican Psycho (2000) CRed Dragon (2002) DThe Silence of the Lambs (1991) ✓ Correct! Buffalo Bill’s skin-crawling command to his captive in The Silence of the Lambs. ✗ Not quite — it’s The Silence of the Lambs (1991). Buffalo Bill delivers this disturbing line from his basement. All five films feature serial killers, but only one has this scene. REVEAL MY SCORE → The Body Count Your Survival Score 💀 / 8 Did you survive the horror quiz? ↻ SURVIVE AGAIN Season 1 debuted to strong ratings from critics with an 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics stated that "Sweetpea’s vicious spin on the coming-of-age formula makes for very enjoyable television," and is "Sharply written, deliciously entertaining, and darkly funny, Sweetpea is a stirring, sinister series bolstered by a killer performance. With a well-rounded yet overall short six-episode count, I am bloody eager for more." At the time of writing, Sweetpea season 2 does not have an official release date, but season 1 is still available to binge-watch ahead of Purnell's murderous return. Release Date October 10, 2024 Network Starz