The End of the F***ing World (2017)

The End of the F***ing World (2017) — a dark, offbeat road‑trip drama based on Charles Forsman’s comics — follows two troubled 17‑year‑olds, James and Alyssa, who flee their small-town lives in search of Alyssa’s absentee father. The show mixes deadpan, often bleak humor with sudden bursts of violence and suspense, so viewers can expect moments that are both painfully awkward and unexpectedly tense. James’s clinically detached worldview and Alyssa’s brash, combustible energy create a strange, compelling chemistry that drives a story about grief, identity, and moral consequence. As the pair encounter criminals, lies, and their own vulnerabilities, the tone shifts between comedy, crime thriller, and poignant character study, culminating in emotionally charged and ambiguous payoffs. Watching it, you’ll get a moody, stylishly told coming‑of‑age tale that’s unsettling, darkly funny, and ultimately moving.

Actors: Jessica Barden, Alex Lawther, Steve Oram

Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Crime

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