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The End of the F***ing World

The End of the F***ing World

Some love stories begin at the end.

20178.02 Seasons16 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

Created by Charlie Covell
Produced by Jenny Frayn
NetworksChannel 4

Top Cast

Alex Lawther

Alex Lawther

James

Jessica Barden

Jessica Barden

Alyssa Foley

Naomi Ackie

Naomi Ackie

Bonnie

Josh Dylan

Josh Dylan

Todd Alan King

Themes & Keywords

psychopathroad tripdark comedycoming of agerebellionteen dramadeadpanprovocativeteenageroffbeatbold

About The End of the F***ing World

The End of the F***ing World is a comedy, drama, crime series that first aired in 2017 exploring themes of psychopath, road trip, dark comedy, coming of age, rebellion, teen drama. Created by Charlie Covell, it stars Alex Lawther, Jessica Barden, Naomi Ackie. 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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