The Lovers
★ 6.4 · 2023 · 44m · Drama · Comedy
Janet is a foul-mouthed, hilarious, Belfast supermarket worker who doesn’t care about anything, including her life. Seamus is a handsome, self-centered, political broadcaster with what looks to be a perfect London life and a celebrity girlfriend. When they unexpectedly meet, they instantly clash – and yet also find themselves inextricably drawn to each other.
Episodes
1. Episode 130m · A love story about two people who appear to be utterly wrong for each other, but may be entirely right, begins.
2. Episode 226m · Seamus and Janet meet in Belfast and, after a glorious night of laughter and sexual tension, Janet makes a shocking suggestion.
3. Episode 326m · Seamus' girlfriend whisks him away for the night and drags Janet along, too. An agonising night of lies and subterfuge ensues.
4. Episode 426m · At last, the day has come: the affair is on! But when they realise they've both 'caught feelings', things take a different turn.
5. Episode 523m · Janet visits London to be with Seamus and have some touristy fun. But it's clear the lovers are keeping secrets from each other.
6. Episode 630m · It's over between Janet and Seamus, but Janet's boss urges her not to give up. Can they find a way back to each other?More Like This
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