2022 · 1 Season ·Ended 7.0 ·Ireland · EN· BBC Three

Two college students, Frances and Bobbi, forge a strange and unexpected relationship with a married couple.

Episodes

Episode 1S01E0115 May 2230m

Episode 1

In the summer before their final year at Trinity College, Frances and her best friend Bobbi meet an impressive local writer, Melissa. Bobbi quickly develops a crush on Melissa but Frances is unexpectedly drawn to Melissa’s husband, Nick.

Episode 2S01E0215 May 2227m

Episode 2

At Melissa’s birthday party, Frances finds herself alone with Nick. They can’t resist the attraction between them and kiss. The next day Frances visits her parents in the country and agonises over what this turn of events might mean.

Episode 3S01E0315 May 2230m

Episode 3

Back in Dublin, Frances and Nick meet to discuss the kiss. Their attraction deepens and they begin an affair. Things become complicated when Nick travels to Scotland for work. Frances is unable to confide in Bobbi and their relationship also suffers.

Episode 4S01E0415 May 2231m

Episode 4

Frances and Bobbi travel to Croatia to join Melissa and Nick on holiday. Having not seen or spoken to Nick in a few weeks, Frances learns that he has had a tough time recently and they both realise that they are still attracted to each other.

Episode 5S01E0515 May 2227m

Episode 5

As Frances and Nick grow closer things become tense between Bobbi and Frances. Bobbi can sense Nick’s attraction to Frances and becomes frustrated with Frances’s reluctance to talk about it. A visit from Melissa’s agent raises tensions in the villa.

Episode 6S01E0615 May 2229m

Episode 6

Back in Ireland, tensions remain unresolved with Bobbi. Frances visits her mother but ends up in hospital when she has an attack of severe abdominal pain. Before returning to Dublin, she visits her father and is confronted by his growing alcoholism.

Episode 7S01E0715 May 2229m

Episode 7

As final year at Trinity begins, Bobbi reveals she is looking for a room to rent and Frances asks her to move in. Nick returns from Croatia. He and Frances contemplate being more open about their relationship – which excites and frightens her.

Episode 8S01E0815 May 2225m

Episode 8

At Melissa’s book launch Frances struggles with her growing feelings for Nick. Her jealousy frustrates Bobbi. Feeling alone, Frances seeks intimacy elsewhere but the reality of her feelings for Nick cause her to behave in a destructive way.

Episode 9S01E0915 May 2227m

Episode 9

Frances writes her first short story. Her health is still causing her problems and she collapses at college. Bobbi brings her home and as Frances recovers they talk more honestly about their friendship. Nick makes a surprising revelation.

Episode 10S01E1015 May 2228m

Episode 10

Frances receives a surprise email from Melissa and the groups’ dynamics are tested in unsuspected ways. Frances’ dad leaves a concerning voicemail and Bobbi also has problems with her family; she and Frances experience a shift in their friendship.

Episode 11S01E1115 May 2228m

Episode 11

Frances sees a consultant and is given a diagnosis that distresses her. This news, combined with an upsetting revelation from Nick and an unexpected argument with Bobbi, causes Frances’ life to spiral out of control.

Episode 12S01E1215 May 2230m

Episode 12

Frances faces up to the consequences of her actions and attempts to repair her relationship with Bobbi. She also finds a fragile understanding with her parents. But as she strives to take control of her life, the question of her and Nick remains.

Cast

Alison Oliver
Alison OliverFrances Flynn
Sasha Lane
Sasha LaneBobbi Connolly
Joe Alwyn
Joe AlwynNick Conway
Alex Murphy
Alex MurphyPhilip
Jemima Kirke
Jemima KirkeMelissa Baines
Simone Collins
Simone CollinsMaggie
IO
Isobel O'ReganMegan
AK
Abril KeinrathWaitress
TT
Tommy TiernanDennis
Justine Mitchell
Justine MitchellPaula
AK
Anthony KinahanBookreader / J.W. O'Keeffe
Robert Mitchell
Robert MitchellJim
Matthew O'Brien
Matthew O'BrienKieran / Novelist
FO
Francis O'MahonyDara

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