I Hate Suzie Too

A cringe-inducing, sharp-witted dive into a messy public meltdown, balancing dark comedy with raw emotional fallout.

Directed by

Dawn Shadforth

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Starring

Billie Piper, Leila Farzad, Daniel Ings

Tagline

She's back. And she's dancing.

Overview

I Hate Suzie Too, the three-part anti-Christmas special, written by Lucy Prebble (Secret Diary of a Call Girl, The Effect, Succession) and Billie Piper (Doctor Who, Yerma, Rare Beasts), follows former child star Suzie Pickles, also played by Piper, as she attempts to rebuild her public image after losing her marriage, her agent and primary custody of her son in the wake of the photo-hacking scandal. Desperate for redemption, Suzie signs on to the chaotic reality dance competition Dance Crazee Xmas, where every performance becomes another battle for public approval.

How it feels

Dark, satirical, tense and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, media, celebrity, family

Content

Strong language. Mild sexual content. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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