Netflix is starting the year off with a bang with a new dark comedy, titled The End of the Fucking World. Although the premise is rooted in teen romance, this is far removed from your usual boy meets girl tale.
Based on the award-winning series of comic books by Charles Forsman, The End of the Fucking World invites viewers into the dark and confusing lives of teen outsiders James (Alex Lawther – Black Mirror, The Imitation Game) and Alyssa (Jessica Barden – The Lobster, Ellen, Penny Dreadful) as they embark on a road trip to find Alyssa’s father, who left home when she was a child.
Born with psychological issues (James thinks he is a serial killer and wants to make Alyssa his first victim), the duo make their way on a madcap road trip like no other. The End of the Fucking World also stars Wunmi Mosaku (Damilola Our Loved Boy) and Gemma Whelan (Game of Thrones, The Moorside).
The End of the Fucking World premieres on Netflix on 5 January 2018.