I haven't watched much TV of late, but devoured this British series (on Netflix) over the past two weeks. Based on a graphic novel by Charles Forsman, this series is about two teenagers who brought together, not so much by fate, but more by chance. Both James and Alyssa have family problems and tough family histories and their shared misery brings them together...after James decides not to murder her, of course.
This plays out like a quirky Natural Born Killers with teens, and with characters that more realistic and identifiable. Told in alternating perspectives from Alyssa and James, the viewer gets to know and care about both characters in a way that makes them both relatable and likable, despite their worst flaws. I also loved how such a tragic love story is infused with so much humor.
A very quick watch and I highly recommend it.
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