When it comes to the romance genre, everybody enjoys a classic tale of butterflies, fireworks and love at first sight. But really, nothing grips us more than a will they, won’t they? All the more reason that Sky Comedy’s new original series Smothered should be on your radar, then.

Created by Monica Heisey, author of Really Good, Actually and a writer on Schitt’s Creek, Smothered promises to be a not-so-typical romcom that is as frustrating as it is heartwarming. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming series so far. 

What is the plot of Smothered?

Starring Danielle Vitalis (Black Mirror, I May Destroy You) and Jon Pointing (Big Boys, Plebs) Smothered is a tale of two worlds colliding, where romance blossoms but the pressures of modern dating linger.

Sammy (Vitalis) is a fiercely independent young woman who is done with dating apps, sick of immature men and here for a good time. Tom (Pointing) has never been inclined to swipe left or right; he’s a settled man with a warm heart but carries his fair share of baggage. On a night out, the two strangers meet, and end up singing out their drunken souls in a karaoke booth. Then the inevitable happens: they hook up.

What seems like a great idea at the time, the strangers agree to have a no-strings-attached affair for three weeks – but on the condition that they never speak again. Sounds simple, right? However, what was supposed to be a few weeks of great sex, pasta in bed and first names only, the sparks flying around them cannot be ignored. But Sammy soon makes a shocking discovery that there is another woman in Tom’s life… his six-year-old daughter, Ellie.

Is there a trailer for Smothered?

There is indeed. Released today, the one-minute clip shows chemistry fizzing and sparks flying between Sammy and Tom, but the chaos and inevitable complications of dating in 2023 are just around the corner for the not-quite couple…

Watch it for yourself below:

Who else stars in Smothered?

Rounding out the already impressive cast are Aisling Bea, Rebecca Lucy Taylor (also known as Self Esteem), Blair Underwood and Jordan Stephens.

When will Smothered be available to watch?

Smothered will be available from 7 December on Sky Comedy and NOW, just in time for the festive season. Exciting times, indeed.

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