At 15, Suzie Pickles (Billie Piper) is discovered in a British singing contest. It's 20 years later. She's a successful star of a zombie series. She's married to Cob and they have their deaf son Frank. Her world is turned upside down when her phone gets hacked and embarrassing photos are leaked. Worst still, the pictures are not with her husband.
Lucy Prebble and Billie Piper reunite for this dark comedy. I like Suzie's dysfunctions. It's not as compelling when the title forces the character to fit into its box. This is humiliation humor. It's often more sad than funny. The trick is to make Suzie sympathetic. Billie Piper makes that happen despite the character's self-destructive actions. It's a good satire and takedown of celebrity culture. The first season is eight episodes. I got confused with the second season which ends after only three episodes. I kept waiting for the rest of the season. With these series, it's hard to know ever if there are any more.
Lucy Prebble and Billie Piper reunite for this dark comedy. I like Suzie's dysfunctions. It's not as compelling when the title forces the character to fit into its box. This is humiliation humor. It's often more sad than funny. The trick is to make Suzie sympathetic. Billie Piper makes that happen despite the character's self-destructive actions. It's a good satire and takedown of celebrity culture. The first season is eight episodes. I got confused with the second season which ends after only three episodes. I kept waiting for the rest of the season. With these series, it's hard to know ever if there are any more.