The Lovers

The Lovers

The Lovers

6.3 Sep 2023 1 Season 6 Episodes

Ended

Overview

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.

Created by David Ireland

Drama Republic · Sky Studios

🇬🇧 United Kingdom · English

Cast

Roisin Gallagher

Roisin Gallagher

Janet

Johnny Flynn

Johnny Flynn

Seamus O'Hannigan

Alice Eve

Alice Eve

Frankie Tiffin

Key Crew

Justin Martin

Director

David Ireland

David Ireland

Writer

Liz Lewin

Executive Producer

Manpreet Dosanjh

Executive Producer

Hannah Pescod

Executive Producer

Episode 1

A love story about two people who appear to be utterly wrong for each other, but may be entirely right, begins.

Sep 7, 2023 30m ★ 6.3

Episode 2

Seamus and Janet meet in Belfast and, after a glorious night of laughter and sexual tension, Janet makes a shocking suggestion.

Sep 14, 2023 26m ★ 8.0

Episode 3

Seamus' girlfriend whisks him away for the night and drags Janet along, too. An agonising night of lies and subterfuge ensues.

Sep 21, 2023 26m ★ 7.5

Episode 4

At last, the day has come: the affair is on! But when they realise they've both 'caught feelings', things take a different turn.

Sep 28, 2023 26m ★ 7.5

Episode 5

Janet visits London to be with Seamus and have some touristy fun. But it's clear the lovers are keeping secrets from each other.

Oct 5, 2023 23m ★ 7.5

Episode 6

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?

Oct 12, 2023 30m ★ 8.0

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