Sky has released a first-look image from the second season of the critically acclaimed comedy-thriller series Sweetpea, confirming its return in 2026. The show, which first aired in 2024, stars Ella Purnell as Rhiannon Lewis, a timid newspaper assistant who turns to murder after a lifetime of being overlooked and bullied.
The new image shows Purnell's character in a dark raincoat, having graffitied a wall with the word 'monster' in what appears to be tomato ketchup. The second season synopsis reveals Rhiannon is navigating a new promotion, an irresistible rebound, and a copycat killer threatening to expose her, forcing her to question whether she is a monster.
New cast members include Rish Shah as Rhiannon's new love interest Gabriel, Tamsin Greig as AJ's mother Liv, Taj Atwal as new boss Freya, and Jenny Walser as new friend Daisy. Returning cast members include Jon Pointing, Jeremy Swift, Leah Harvey, Ingrid Oliver, Nitin Ganatra, and Alexandra Dowling.
The first season received glowing reviews, with one IMDb user describing it as 'brilliant dark comedy' and another saying they 'binge-watched the whole series in one night'. The show has been praised for its fresh, disturbing story and Purnell's 'amazing' central performance. A specific release date for season two has not yet been announced.
