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It tells the story of Janet, a supermarket worker who doesn't care about anything, including her life, and Seamus, a self-centered, political broadcaster. They find themselves inextricably drawn to each other.

6 Episodes

  • Episode 1
    E1
    Episode 1When political broadcaster, Seamus O'Hannigan arrives in Belfast to host a new show, he doesn't expect to meet bad-tempered supermarket worker, Janet. Intent on ending her life, Janet could just end up saving his.
  • Episode 2
    E2
    Episode 2Seamus and Janet meet in Belfast and, after a glorious night of laughter and sexual tension, Janet makes a shocking suggestion.
  • Episode 3
    E3
    Episode 3Seamus' girlfriend whisks him away for the night and drags Janet along, too. An agonising night of lies and subterfuge ensues.
  • Episode 4
    E4
    Episode 4At last, the day has come: the affair is on! But when they realise they've both 'caught feelings', things take a different turn.
  • Episode 5
    E5
    Episode 5Janet visits London to be with Seamus and have some touristy fun. But it's clear the lovers are keeping secrets from each other.
  • Episode 6
    E6
    Episode 6It'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?
  • Roisin GallagherJanet
  • Johnny FlynnSeamus O'Hannigan
  • Alice EveFrankie Tiffin
  • Hannah PescodExecutive Producer
  • Manpreet DosanjhExecutive Producer
  • Liz LewinExecutive Producer

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