The Lovers

So wrong… it's right?

2023 6.5

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.

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Episode 1
2023-09-07
A love story about two people who appear to be utterly wrong for each other, but may be entirely right, begins.
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Episode 2
2023-09-14
Seamus and Janet meet in Belfast and, after a glorious night of laughter and sexual tension, Janet makes a shocking suggestion.
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Episode 3
2023-09-21
Seamus' girlfriend whisks him away for the night and drags Janet along, too. An agonising night of lies and subterfuge ensues.
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Episode 4
2023-09-28
At last, the day has come: the affair is on! But when they realise they've both 'caught feelings', things take a different turn.
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Episode 5
2023-10-05
Janet visits London to be with Seamus and have some touristy fun. But it's clear the lovers are keeping secrets from each other.
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Episode 6
2023-10-12
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?

Cast

Roisin Gallagher Janet

Johnny Flynn Seamus O'Hannigan

Alice Eve Frankie Tiffin

The Lovers

Episodes

Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 3

Episode 4

Episode 5

Episode 6

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