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Sweetbitter

Sweetbitter

20186.82 Seasons14 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

Shortly after arriving in New York City, 22-year-old Tess lands a job at a celebrated downtown restaurant. Swiftly introduced to the world of drugs, alcohol, love, lust, dive bars, and fine dining, she learns to navigate the chaotically alluring, yet punishing life she has stumbled upon.

Created by Stephanie Danler
Written by Stephanie Danler
NetworksSTARZ

Top Cast

Ella Purnell

Ella Purnell

Tess

Tom Sturridge

Tom Sturridge

Jake

Evan Jonigkeit

Evan Jonigkeit

Will

Eden Epstein

Eden Epstein

Ariel “Ari”

Jasmine Mathews

Jasmine Mathews

Heather

Daniyar

Daniyar

Sasha

Paul Sparks

Paul Sparks

Howard

Caitlin FitzGerald

Caitlin FitzGerald

Simone

Jimmie Saito

Jimmie Saito

Scott

Todd Gearhart

Todd Gearhart

Nicky

Themes & Keywords

new york citybased on novel or book

About Sweetbitter

Sweetbitter is a drama series that first aired in 2018 exploring themes of new york city, based on novel or book. Created by Stephanie Danler, it stars Ella Purnell, Tom Sturridge, Evan Jonigkeit. Shortly after arriving in New York City, 22-year-old Tess lands a job at a celebrated downtown restaurant. Swiftly introduced to the world of drugs, alcohol, love, lust, dive bars, and fine dining, she learns to navigate the chaotically alluring, yet punishing life she has stumbled upon.

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