TV series

Sweetbitter

2018–2019 · 2 seasons

A seductive, slow-burning immersion into downtown restaurant life, all sweat, wine and bad decisions, leaving a bittersweet aftertaste.

Overview: Shortly after arriving in New York City, 22-year-old Tess lands a job at a celebrated downtown restaurant. Swiftly introduced to the world of drugs, alcohol, love, lust, dive bars, and fine dining, she learns to navigate the chaotically alluring, yet punishing life she has stumbled upon.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense, romantic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Coming-of-age, identity, obsession, addiction
Content: Strong sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: coming-of-age
identity
obsession
addiction
work
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence none
Sex strong