Netflix viewers are binge-watching The End of the F***ing World, a dark comedy-psychological drama hailed as "one of the best Netflix TV series," before it leaves the platform on November 5.
The series, adapted from comic books by Charles Forsman, follows teenagers James and Alyssa on a road trip in search of Alyssa's father, who abandoned the family home during her childhood.
Audience Reactions
One viewer commented: "A different kind of show where two unfit kids go on an adult adventure. One of the few shows that was odd enough to keep my attention and making me watch episode after episode until I had realised I just spent the whole weekend finishing this series. For people looking for something more gritty and new, I'd recommend this as a watch."
Another stated: "This is one of the best Netflix series out there. This is the story about a psychopath, James, who fakes his love for Alyssa so he can kill her; however, after staying with her, he starts to connect with her."
A third viewer added: "I've just watched the whole series in one go and I wish there were more episodes. The writing is fabulous - witty but naive, cruel but touching. As for the cast, there was not a single weak link, though the highest praise must go to Jessica Barden (Alyssa) and Alex Lawther (James) for perfectly balanced performances constantly moving between vulnerability and adult cynicism. If these two are not nominated for awards, there is no justice."
Plot and Availability
Netflix's official synopsis states: "A budding teen psychopath and a rebel hungry for adventure embark on a star-crossed road trip in this darkly comic series based on a graphic novel."
IMDb described it: "James is 17 and is pretty sure he is a psychopath. Alyssa, also 17, is the cool and moody new girl at school. The pair make a connection and she persuades him to embark on a road trip in search of her real father."
The programme remains available on Netflix until November 5, so audiences can stream it on the platform until then. Subscriptions begin at £7.99 per month. The End of the F***ing World was originally broadcast on Channel 4 and has been accessible on All 4.
