Lovesick (TV series)

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Lovesick is a British sitcom that premiered on Channel 4 on 2 October 2014. The series was created by Tom Edge and stars Johnny Flynn, Antonia Thomas, Daniel Ings, Joshua McGuire, and Hannah Britland. The show was originally titled Scrotal Recall but was renamed Lovesick for its second season when it moved to Netflix.

Plot[edit | edit source]

The series follows Dylan Witter (played by Johnny Flynn), who is diagnosed with chlamydia and must contact all of his previous sexual partners to inform them of his condition. The narrative is structured around these encounters, with each episode focusing on a different past relationship. Dylan is supported by his best friends, Evie Douglas (played by Antonia Thomas) and Luke Curran (played by Daniel Ings), who have their own romantic and personal challenges.

Main Characters[edit | edit source]

  • Dylan Witter (Johnny Flynn) – The protagonist who is diagnosed with chlamydia.
  • Evie Douglas (Antonia Thomas) – Dylan's best friend who harbors feelings for him.
  • Luke Curran (Daniel Ings) – Dylan's womanizing best friend.
  • Angus Baker (Joshua McGuire) – Another friend of Dylan's who is dealing with a recent divorce.
  • Abigail Saunders (Hannah Britland) – One of Dylan's ex-girlfriends.

Episodes[edit | edit source]

The series consists of three seasons with a total of 22 episodes. Each episode is named after one of Dylan's ex-girlfriends or sexual partners.

Season 1[edit | edit source]

The first season introduces the main characters and sets up the premise of Dylan contacting his exes. It consists of six episodes.

Season 2[edit | edit source]

The second season, which was released on Netflix, continues the story with eight episodes. The show delves deeper into the characters' backstories and relationships.

Season 3[edit | edit source]

The third and final season, also released on Netflix, consists of eight episodes and concludes the story arcs of the main characters.

Production[edit | edit source]

The series was created by Tom Edge and produced by Clerkenwell Films. The first season aired on Channel 4, but the subsequent seasons were picked up by Netflix due to the show's popularity.

Reception[edit | edit source]

Lovesick received positive reviews for its writing, humor, and the performances of the cast. Critics praised the show's unique premise and its heartfelt exploration of relationships and friendships.

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