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Janet is a foul-mouthed, hilarious, Belfast supermarket worker who doesn’t care about anything, including her life. Seamus is a handsome, self-centered, political broadcaster with what looks to be a perfect London life and a celebrity girlfriend. When they unexpectedly meet, they instantly clash – and yet also find themselves inextricably drawn to each other.

1 Seasons
6 Episodes
Ended
Drama Comedy
Cast & Characters
episode image Episode 2
8.4/10 (89 votes)

#1 Episode 2

S1:E2

Seamus and Janet meet in Belfast and, after a glorious night of laughter and sexual tension, Janet makes a shocking suggestion.

episode image Episode 3
8.4/10 (76 votes)

#2 Episode 3

S1:E3

Seamus' girlfriend whisks him away for the night and drags Janet along, too. An agonising night of lies and subterfuge ensues.

episode image Episode 4
8.3/10 (70 votes)

#3 Episode 4

S1:E4

At last, the day has come: the affair is on! But when they realise they've both 'caught feelings', things take a different turn.

episode image Episode 6
7.9/10 (82 votes)

#4 Episode 6

S1:E6

It's over between Janet and Seamus, but Janet's boss urges her not to give up. Can they find a way back to each other?

episode image Episode 1
7.6/10 (116 votes)

#5 Episode 1

S1:E1

A love story about two people who appear to be utterly wrong for each other, but may be entirely right, begins.

episode image Episode 5
7.5/10 (67 votes)

#6 Episode 5

S1:E5

Janet visits London to be with Seamus and have some touristy fun. But it's clear the lovers are keeping secrets from each other.

Cast & Chracters

character image Janet

Janet

Actor: Roisin Gallagher
character image Seamus O'Hannigan

Seamus O'Hannigan

Actor: Johnny Flynn
character image Frankie Tiffin

Frankie Tiffin

Actor: Alice Eve

The highest rated episode of The Lovers is "Episode 2" (S1E2) with a rating of 8.40.

This episode received 89 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Episode 5" (S1E5) with a rating of 7.50.

This episode received 67 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Episode 2" (S1E2) with a rating of 8.40.

This episode received 89 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Episode 5" (S1E5) with a rating of 7.50.

This episode received 67 votes.

Name Department Job
Hannah Pescod Production Executive Producer
Liz Lewin Production Executive Producer
Manpreet Dosanjh Production Executive Producer

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