Sunny Nights, a dark comedy crime drama starring Will Forte and D'Arcy Carden, is now available to stream free on ITVX in the UK. The eight-part series, set in Sydney, Australia, follows American siblings Martin and Vikki Marvin as they open a tanning business and accidentally become embroiled in a blackmail plot involving a major crime boss.
Plot and Cast
Martin hopes to rekindle his relationship with his estranged wife, while Vikki seeks a fresh start. The pair's tanning venture, 'Tansform', quickly leads them into trouble with a Sydney syndicate crime boss. The cast includes Will Forte, known for The Four Seasons, and D'Arcy Carden from The Good Place, alongside Rachel House, Jessica De Gouw, and former Australian rugby league player Willie Mason in his acting debut.
Release and Reception
The series first aired in Australia at the end of 2025, then in the US on Hulu in March 2026, and landed in the UK on Sunday, August 16. Fans have praised the show on IMDb, with one writing: "The writing is smart, the jokes hit, the production value is great and the acting blew me away. After all the twists and turns in this story, I'm literally on the edge of my seat." Another viewer commented: "Story was fantastic...I really enjoyed it and watched all 8 episodes over three nights. I hope it gets picked up for season two." A third added: "This show is really fun and addicting. I'm hoping there's going to be season two because they're leaving us hanging and I've been watching it non-stop unfortunately I binge watched it in two days."
Critical Comparison
One user noted it has "wisps of Breaking Bad notes in how the dark comedy underlies and inspires the crime story." Sunny Nights is now streaming on ITVX.
