Sweetbitter -

Premise:
“Sweetbitter” follows the journey of Tess, a young woman who moves to New York City in search of a new life. Soon after her arrival, she lands a job as a waitress at a prestigious downtown restaurant. The show captures the whirlwind of her life as she navigates the complexities of love, friendship, and the fast-paced, often cutthroat, restaurant industry.

Main Characters:

Tess (Ella Purnell) – A young, naive newcomer to New York, eager to explore the world but unprepared for its complexities.
Jake (Tom Sturridge) – The brooding bartender who catches Tess’s eye, enveloped in his own complicated past.
Simone (Caitlin FitzGerald) – A seasoned server at the restaurant, who becomes Tess’s mentor but also adds complications to her life.

Themes:
The series deals with themes of self-discovery, the exhilaration and pitfalls of young adulthood, and the underlying dynamics in workplace relationships. It delves into the idea of decadence, both in food and in life, contrasting it with the grittier aspects of human experience.

Critical Consensus & Rating:
3/5. While the show received praise for its depiction of the restaurant scene and its thematic richness, critics noted that it often fell short in terms of character development and narrative depth. The consensus is that it’s a visually appealing show but lacking in substance.

TV Parental Guidelines Rating:
The series has a TV-MA rating for its adult themes, including sexual content and strong language.

Broadcast Details:
“Sweetbitter” originally aired on Starz from 2018 to 2019.

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