Which Sweetpea Character Are You?

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'Sweetpea' is a dark comedy thriller series based on the novel by C.J. Skuse, following Rhiannon Lewis, an overlooked and underestimated young woman who snaps after a lifetime of being pushed around, and begins a shocking revenge spree against everyone who wronged her. The show blends pitch-black humor with genuine tension as Rhiannon's double life spirals further out of control.

Around her orbit is Julia Blenkingsopp, her polished and manipulative office nemesis whose casual cruelty helps push Rhiannon over the edge, along with Craig and AJ, figures from her personal life who represent the frustrations and disappointments she's quietly endured for years. Marina, meanwhile, is one of the few people who seems to genuinely see Rhiannon for who she is beneath the surface.

Critics have highlighted the show's sharp tonal balance, mixing genuinely funny, awkward social comedy with the unsettling thrill of watching an ordinary person cross moral lines most people never would. The series has drawn comparisons to other 'nice girl gone bad' anti-heroine stories for its willingness to make its protagonist both sympathetic and disturbing.

Part of what makes 'Sweetpea' so compelling is how relatable Rhiannon's frustrations feel before things take a violent turn, which makes deciding which character you resemble a satisfying, slightly guilty pleasure for fans of the series.