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Some love stories begin at the end.
James is 17 and is pretty sure he is a psychopath. Alyssa, also 17, is the cool and moody new girl at school. The pair make a connection and she persuades him to embark on a darkly comedic road trip in search of her real father.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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James is 17 and is pretty sure he is a psychopath. Alyssa, also 17, is the cool and moody new girl at school. The pair make a connection and she persuades him to embark on a darkly comedic road trip in search of her real father.
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Episode 1
Bored with killing animals, 17-year-old James is busy plotting his first real murder when brash new girl Alyssa catches him off guard at school.
Directed by Jonathan EntwistleWritten by Charlie CovellGuest stars Christine Bottomley, Emma Appleton, Juliet Cowan, Holly Beechey, Kelly Harrison, Jack Veal, Navin Chowdhry
Episode 2
On the road, James and Alyssa quickly realize they're in over their heads, but neither wants to admit it. A friendly army vet offers them help.
Directed by Jonathan EntwistleWritten by Charlie CovellGuest stars Christine Bottomley, Holly Beechey, Geoff Bell, Adam Brown, Polly Kemp, Navin Chowdhry
Episode 3
Hoping to lie low for a few days, the pair breaks into a home stocked with swanky amenities -- and a disturbing secret.
Directed by Jonathan EntwistleWritten by Charlie CovellGuest stars Polly Kemp, Alex Sawyer, Jack Veal, Jonathan Aris
Episode 4
Alyssa begins to see James in a new light as they scramble to cover their tracks and alter their appearance after a harrowing night.
Directed by Jonathan EntwistleWritten by Charlie CovellGuest stars Alex Sawyer, Hywel Morgan, Tyrus Mckenzie, Jack Veal, Eileen Davies, Wunmi Mosaku, Gemma Whelan, Jonathan Aris
Episode 5
A flashback to a painful moment from childhood prompts James to change his plans. Out of cash, Alyssa resorts to shoplifting.
Directed by Jonathan Entwistle, Lucy TcherniakWritten by Charlie CovellGuest stars Christine Bottomley, Matt King, Kelly Harrison, Leon Annor, Garry Summers, Lily Kavanagh, Jack Veal, Navin Chowdhry
Episode 6
James reveals he's a man of hidden talents, Alyssa squares off with a shrewd gas station manager, and Eunice makes a startling discovery.
Directed by Lucy TcherniakWritten by Charlie CovellGuest stars Christine Bottomley, Maggie Bain, Simon Lenagan, Earl Cave, Jack Veal, Eileen Davies, Felicity Montagu, Navin Chowdhry
Episode 7
As Alyssa reconnects with her dad, a worried James faces a dilemma. Eunice and Teri clash over the best way to approach the teens.
Directed by Lucy TcherniakWritten by Charlie CovellGuest stars Christine Bottomley, Navin Chowdhry, Alex Beckett, Kierston Wareing, Louis Wint, Wunmi Mosaku, Gemma Whelan, Barry Ward
Episode 8
Eunice goes rogue, Leslie shows his true colors, and Alyssa and James plan their escape -- but soon realize they're out of time.
Directed by Lucy TcherniakWritten by Charlie CovellGuest stars Wunmi Mosaku, Gemma Whelan, Barry Ward
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Alex LawtherJames
Jessica BardenAlyssa Foley
Christine BottomleyGwen
Steve OramPhil
Naomi AckieBonnie
Josh DylanTodd Alan King
Maggie BainAngela
Emma AppletonKelly
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