While Netflix have released a number of incredibly documentaries on fascinating topics this week, subscribers may find themselves looking for a good drama to binge over the weekend.
Assuming they’ve already made their way through the outstanding newly added British detective thriller Dept Q and they’ve watched the new docs about Astroworld and the Titan Sub, TV fans may be left searching for a weekend binge.
For anyone looking for the perfect show to tear through this weekend however, fans on Reddit have rediscovered a beloved cult classic series.
With a dark psychopath plot, easy-to-tear-through, 20-minute episodes, and a near perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, The End of the F***ing World has had fans raving.
What is The End of the F***ing World about and who is in it?
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The End of the F***ing World follows a 17-year-old boy, James, who believes himself to be a psychopath.
After years of finding himself trapped by this potential realisation, he meets Alyssa, an angry and rebellious classmate of his.
The pair travel together to try and find her father, and various incredibly dark and disturbing things happen along the way.
The show, created by Charlie Forsman and Charlie Covell, stars Alex Lawther and Jessica Barden, and the pair are joined by a number of beloved British character actors and rising stars such as Wunmi Mosaku, Jonathan Aris, Naomi Ackie, Gemma Whelan, and Christine Bottomley.
Many were calling for it to stay for a one-season mini-series after a beloved finale cliffhanger, and yet the unexpected season two went on to shock fans and critics, receiving rave reviews.
What have fans and critics said about The End of the F***ing World?
One fan on the r/NetflixBestOf subreddit recently asked about the best shows on Netflix, with one of the highest rated comments suggesting The End of the F***ing World.
Another posted in the same subreddit asked if they’d enjoy the show and was met with thousands of comments recommending it.
One said: “Usually I’m not really into these kind of series, although I started and loved both seasons. Definitely worth a try and see for yourself.”
Another commented: “Seriously it is so cleverly written, and tastefully depicts mental disorders, I connect to this show so much.”
The series received rave reviews from critics, with an 8.0 on IMDb and a 96% on Rotten Tomatoes.
One review of the first season by Vulture gave it a perfect five stars, saying: “The likeability factor of TEOTFW, as far as I'm concerned, is nigh zero on paper, but it's astronomical onscreen. I'm genuinely excited to see where it goes.”
The Hollywood Reporter gave it a similarly positive review, saying: “The twisted, efficient story that The End of the F***ing World tells is a nicely contained thing that requires no additional embellishment and it should be binged and cherished in its tart glory.”
The End of the F***ing World is available to watch on Netflix now.
Topics: Channel 4, Netflix, Reddit, TV, TV and Film
Michael Slavin