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Not everything is meant to be shared.
Two college students, Frances and Bobbi, forge a strange and unexpected relationship with a married couple.
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Two college students, Frances and Bobbi, forge a strange and unexpected relationship with a married couple.
Cast, crew and production details
Alison OliverFrances Flynn
Sasha LaneBobbi Connolly
Joe AlwynNick Conway
Alex MurphyPhilip
Jemima KirkeMelissa Baines
Simone CollinsMaggie
BBC ThreeUnited Kingdom
HuluUnited States
Element PicturesIreland
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Episode 1
In the summer before their final year at Trinity College, Frances and her best friend Bobbi meet an impressive local writer, Melissa. Bobbi quickly develops a crush on Melissa but Frances is unexpectedly drawn to Melissa’s husband, Nick.
Directed by Lenny AbrahamsonWritten by Alice BirchGuest stars Alex Murphy, Simone Collins, Isobel O'Regan, Natalie Radmall-Quirke, Mark P. O'Connor
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Episode 2
At Melissa’s birthday party, Frances finds herself alone with Nick. They can’t resist the attraction between them and kiss. The next day Frances visits her parents in the country and agonises over what this turn of events might mean.
Directed by Lenny AbrahamsonWritten by Mark O'HalloranGuest stars Alex Murphy, Abril Keinrath, Tommy Tiernan, Justine Mitchell, Anthony Kinahan, Robert Mitchell, Matthew O'Brien, Francis O'Mahony
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Episode 3
Back in Dublin, Frances and Nick meet to discuss the kiss. Their attraction deepens and they begin an affair. Things become complicated when Nick travels to Scotland for work. Frances is unable to confide in Bobbi and their relationship also suffers.
Directed by Lenny AbrahamsonWritten by Mark O'HalloranGuest stars Alex Murphy, Natalie Radmall-Quirke, Róisín O'Donovan, Sanja Novic
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Episode 4
Frances and Bobbi travel to Croatia to join Melissa and Nick on holiday. Having not seen or spoken to Nick in a few weeks, Frances learns that he has had a tough time recently and they both realise that they are still attracted to each other.
Directed by Lenny AbrahamsonWritten by Susan Soon He Stanton, Meadhbh McHughGuest stars Tommy Tiernan, Tadhg Murphy, Sallay Garnett
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Episode 5
As Frances and Nick grow closer things become tense between Bobbi and Frances. Bobbi can sense Nick’s attraction to Frances and becomes frustrated with Frances’s reluctance to talk about it. A visit from Melissa’s agent raises tensions in the villa.
Directed by Lenny AbrahamsonWritten by Susan Soon He Stanton, Meadhbh McHughGuest stars Tadhg Murphy, Sallay Garnett
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Episode 6
Back in Ireland, tensions remain unresolved with Bobbi. Frances visits her mother but ends up in hospital when she has an attack of severe abdominal pain. Before returning to Dublin, she visits her father and is confronted by his growing alcoholism.
Directed by Leanne WelhamWritten by Meadhbh McHughGuest stars Tommy Tiernan, Justine Mitchell, Charlie Maher
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Episode 7
As final year at Trinity begins, Bobbi reveals she is looking for a room to rent and Frances asks her to move in. Nick returns from Croatia. He and Frances contemplate being more open about their relationship – which excites and frightens her.
Directed by Leanne WelhamWritten by Meadhbh McHughGuest stars Alex Murphy, Nikhil Dubey, Emmanuel Okoye
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Episode 8
At Melissa’s book launch Frances struggles with her growing feelings for Nick. Her jealousy frustrates Bobbi. Feeling alone, Frances seeks intimacy elsewhere but the reality of her feelings for Nick cause her to behave in a destructive way.
Directed by Leanne WelhamWritten by Meadhbh McHughGuest stars Alex Murphy, Tadhg Murphy, Sallay Garnett, Sarah Jane Seymour, Christopher Livingstone
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Episode 9
Frances writes her first short story. Her health is still causing her problems and she collapses at college. Bobbi brings her home and as Frances recovers they talk more honestly about their friendship. Nick makes a surprising revelation.
Directed by Leanne WelhamWritten by Mark O'HalloranGuest stars Tommy Tiernan
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Episode 10
Frances receives a surprise email from Melissa and the groups’ dynamics are tested in unsuspected ways. Frances’ dad leaves a concerning voicemail and Bobbi also has problems with her family; she and Frances experience a shift in their friendship.
Directed by Leanne WelhamWritten by Alice BirchGuest stars Alex Murphy, Tommy Tiernan, Justine Mitchell, Emmanuel Okoye
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Episode 11
Frances sees a consultant and is given a diagnosis that distresses her. This news, combined with an upsetting revelation from Nick and an unexpected argument with Bobbi, causes Frances’ life to spiral out of control.
Directed by Lenny AbrahamsonWritten by Alice BirchGuest stars Justine Mitchell
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Episode 12
Frances faces up to the consequences of her actions and attempts to repair her relationship with Bobbi. She also finds a fragile understanding with her parents. But as she strives to take control of her life, the question of her and Nick remains.
Directed by Lenny AbrahamsonWritten by Alice BirchGuest stars Alex Murphy, Tommy Tiernan, Justine Mitchell, Emmanuel Okoye
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