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📊 Series Specifications
Network Sky Atlantic
Episode Runtime ~44 min
Total Seasons 1
Total Episodes 6
Original Language EN
Creator David Ireland
The Lovers (2023)
Created by David Ireland
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Ended Series Status:
This series has concluded and all seasons are available for tracking.
Synopsis
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.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
6 Episodes E1 Episode 1
A love story about two people who appear to be utterly wrong for each other, but may be entirely right, begins.
E2 Episode 2
Seamus and Janet meet in Belfast and, after a glorious night of laughter and sexual tension, Janet makes a shocking suggestion.
E3 Episode 3
Seamus' girlfriend whisks him away for the night and drags Janet along, too. An agonising night of lies and subterfuge ensues.
E4 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.
E5 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.
E6 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?