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General Information
| Network(s) | Netflix |
| Genre(s) | Drama, Romance, Young Adult, LGBT+ |
| Created By | Ripley Parker |
| Based On | N/A |
| First Aired | October 5, 2023 |
| Executive Produced By | Andy Harries
Sian McWilliams Rob Bullock Ripley Parker |
| Showrunner(s) | Ripley Parker |
Synopsis
Seven months before the beginning of the series, Mia was put into a hospital for anorexia. The series takes place after she gets out and tries to catch up to her friends and establish a new normal for herself. All while her friends and family aren’t only dealing with Mia’s return but all that happened while she was away and at the rock bottom of her illness.
Groups & Organizations
- Parker Newton (1.6): A company with a prestigious internship that Issy brings up to Alex
Notable Locations & Items
- Westmere (1.3): The high school everyone goes to, from Alex to Mia
- Gladbrook House (1.5): Viv’s latest project, which is a luxury spa
Terminology
- The Fuck It Bucket (1.1): The list of things Mia wants to do in order to catch up to her friends, which includes:
- Party
- Kiss
- Get Drunk
- Drugs
- Sex
- First Date
- Have A Relationship
- Break The Law
- Go Clubbing
- Learn To Drive
- Get A Tattoo
- Skip School
- Dine + Dash
- Karaoke
- Reinvent Yourself
- Keira Knightley (1.3): Will and Mia’s codeword for when they need to have a private conversation
- LBC (1.6): The nickname Tom gives Alex after tricking him into sending a nude picture
- Sket (1.7): Another name for a whore
Other Noteworthy Information
- Becca and Cameron’s Relationship/Situationship Length (1.4): Around eight months
- How Long Has Mia Been Friends With Everyone (1.4): Since she was nine years old
- How Long Have Viv and Rick Been Married? (1.5): Almost 20 years
- Time Passed (1.8): It has been two months since Mia has gone outpatient, so it has been two months since episode 1 of season 1
- First Meeting (1.8): Mia met Becca in year 7
Episode Listing
Season 1
| Episode Number and Title | ||
| Season 1/ Episode 8 | ||
Mia Polanco (Sophie Wilde) and Young Mia (Alicia Walker-Bassols)
The eldest of two, Mia has spent the last seven months recovering from an eating disorder (anorexia). Unfortunately, it seems everyone knows she went away, complicating her quest to regain some form of normalcy.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 1
- Sophie Wilde is also known for their role in “Talk To Me.”
- Nickname (1.1): Ric and Viv call her Meems
- Favorite Cake (1.1): Coconut Sponge Cake
- Height (1.2): Five Foot Five
- Age (1.2): 16
- Age of Young Mia (1.5): She is 7
- 7: She turns 17
Quotes
I’ve lost the plot, help me find it before it thickens.
— Mia (1.1)
“Hope will kill you long before the heartbreak does.”
— Mia (1.3)
“Yeah, treatment makes me better. It also makes me fucking miserable. I would rather be happy than be well.”
— Mia (1.3)
Hoping for you made everything brighter.
— Mia (1.8)
Alex (Sam Reuben)
Alex is Mia’s little brother, a football player treated as the perfect child due to Mia’s troubles making him seem innocent.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 1
- Age (1.6): He is 15
Quotes
Make better mistakes for better reasons.
— Alex (1.6)
Rick (Alex Hassell)
Rick is Mia and Alex’s father, who works for a publisher.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 1
- The actor is also known for their role in “Violent Night,” their role in “The Boys,” and their role in “His Dark Materials.”
Quotes
Viv (Vivienne Acheampong)
Viv is Mia’s mother who puts work before her kids and isn’t the most lovey-dovey type of mom, but she shows love in her own way. She is far more about talking, being a girl mom, and her design/architect career.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 1
- The actor is also known for their role in “Famalam.”
Quotes
Notable Episodes
- Season 1/ Episode 2: Talks about what life was like for her at 16
Cameron (Harry Cadby)
Cameron is one of Mia’s first friends but was also the first person to reveal she had an eating disorder to her parents. Because of that, they have become slightly distant over the last couple of months, and with how he has changed, it will likely take some effort for them to get back to where they were.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 1
Notable Episodes
- Season 1/ Episode 7: We meet his dad, who has only been home seven days in the last six months, and learn his mother deals with depression
Quotes
Becca Lloyd (Lauryn Ajufo)
Becca is one of Mia’s closest friends whom Mia leans on heavily to get her caught up, especially since Becca has lived some experiences in Mia’s absence. But, while Becca is there for Mia, unfortunately, she has two siblings she has to help take care of since her father is dead and her mom is often working.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 1
- Alfred Lloyd (1.3): The name of Becca’s dad, who died in 2017
Quotes
Will (Noah Thomas)
Will is Mia’s favorite since he is gossipy, fun, and lovely overall. He is also gay, a virgin like Mia, and struggles with intimacy.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 1
Quotes
Alison (Niamh McCormack)
Alison is an uncouth member of Mia’s group who says what she thinks, even when it is not appropriate or asked for.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 1
- The actor is also known for their role in “The Magic Flute.”
Quotes
If you’re gonna do something wrong, do it right.
— Alison (1.1)
Theo Mason (Robert Akodoto)
Theo is one of the nicest people at school and a major crush to many.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 1
Quotes
Ms. Lambert (Amy Trigg)
Ms. Lambert is Becca and Mia’s teacher and guidance counselor, who is sunny, bright, and uses a wheelchair.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 2
Quotes
Dr. Nell (Stephen Fry)
Dr. Nell is Mia’s psychologist and has been working with her since she was receiving inpatient care.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 2
- The actor is also known for their role in “It’s A Sin.”
Quotes
Your disorder thrives on secrecy.
— Dr. Nell (1.8)
Carli (Jessie Mae Alonzo)
Carli is a girl from Manchester, new to London, who is Will’s co-worker and potentially Mia’s new friend. She moved to London due to her mother’s addiction (alcoholism) and currently lives with her dad.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 2
Quotes
Gareth (Aldous Cjokajlo-Squire)
Gareth is the manager of the store Carli and Will work at, who mainly handles the cheese.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 3
Quotes
Janet (Joan Iyiola)
A realtor, Janet is a single mother who relies on Becca to help take care of her two youngest children. At the very least, picking them up from school.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 5
Quotes
Issy (Sephora Parish)
Issy is one of the smartest and cutest girls in Alex’s grade, who wants to become a journalist or perhaps something that would piss off her dad.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 6
Quotes
Tom (Rio Thake)
Tom is a pseudo-friend of Alex and a player on the football team with Alex and Cameron.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 6
Quotes
Jenna (Chloe Acland)
Jenna was Mia’s roommate, who she saw as the stronger of the two since she was far more disciplined about not giving in to bad habits. Yet, it seemed she didn’t do well when she switched to outpatient, like Mia.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 8
Quotes
Carol (Lucy Liemann)
Carol is Jenna’s mother and Rick’s current girlfriend, who he met at a support group.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 8
Quotes
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