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Status: Canceled
Network: STARZ
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.8/10
Sweetbitter
Overview
Shortly after arriving in New York City, 22-year-old Tess lands a job at a celebrated downtown restaurant. Swiftly introduced to the world of drugs, alcohol, love, lust, dive bars, and fine dining, she learns to navigate the chaotically alluring, yet punishing life she has stumbled upon.
This production, originally released in 2018, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.8 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Ella Purnell
Tess
Tom Sturridge
Jake
Evan Jonigkeit
Will
Eden Epstein
Ariel “Ari”
Jasmine Mathews
Heather
Daniyar
Sasha
Paul Sparks
Howard
Caitlin FitzGerald
Simone
Seasons
Season 1
6 Episodes • Aired 2018-05-06
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
8 Episodes • Aired 2019-07-14
What comes after being new? Tess has the job, and she’s ready to invest in it. She’s all in, but soon realizes she won’t survive at the restaurant if she doesn’t play the game. Tess finds her appetite awakened which carries her through a sexual awakening, a discovery of her voice, and, ultimately, a recognition of her own power. However, not everyone shares this hunger. Simone, Jake and Howard are all trapped, by both the restaurant and each other, leaving Tess to question what she wants from the restaurant, and what it wants from her.