Sweetpea ending explained and what happens to Rhiannon (2024)

This article contains spoilers for new Sky series Sweetpea which follows a quiet woman who develops a taste for blood and murder after a series of unfortunate events

New Sky series Sweetpea has released all of its episodes in full online - but many will be trying to unpack the series ending.

The first episode aired at 9pm on Thursday, October 10 on Sky Showcase and Sky Atlantic, with the full series available to watch on Sky and NOW.

Viewers will have seen Rhiannon Lewis (Ella Purnell) develop a taste for blood and murder after a series of unfortunate events as she grew frustrated at not being seen or respected.

She killed Ryan in a fit of rage on the canal path after he urinated on her, killed a rude man at the pub, kidnapped her school bully Julia (Nicole Lecky) for revenge and later framed her partner Marcus.

It is quite clear from the multiple plot threads and that cliff hanger ending that there is scope for a Sweetpea series two. Here we breakdown what happened in the final episode and what this could mean for a potential series two.

Major spoilers for Sweetpea follow below.

Did Rhiannon get away with the murders?

In short, yes but maybe not. Rhiannon was responsible for the murders of Ryan Lloyd, Mike at the pub and Marcus, as well as the disappearance of Julia.

Police officers arrived at the property to find a dead Marcus and Julia and Rhiannon both shared an agreed story of the kidnapping and planted the murder weapon at the scene. Police officers believed their story, but Marina (Leah Harvey) failed to believe Rhiannon and accused of her of committing the murders.

Julia and Rhiannon leave the police station and feel they have gotten away with murder. They celebrate with a night out and the bad blood between them appears to be over.

The only person who really knows what happened is Marina who worked out the bizarre case over the course of the series.

Where did Julia go?

During the interview with the Carnsham Gazette, it's clear that Julia was conflicted about how to feel about her ordeal as Rhiannon sits alongside her in discomfort.

Julia was kidnapped and frequently threatened at knife point by Rhiannon, but she came up with the plan to frame her abusive partner Marcus for the kidnapping and other murders.

Julia is happy she's free of Marcus, but unsettled with how Rhiannon treated her and framing her dead partner for everything. When Julia and Rhiannon last see each other, Julia insists she's fine but she's off home to eat and "pick up some stuff" and will visit Rhiannon later.

Julia still had Rhiannon's bank card from their night out and used the card to book some flights to an unknown place. Rhiannon asked her about this via text but received no reply.

It would appear Julia is clearing her head before she returns. If Sweetpea returns for a second series, we will likely see Julia's return and whether or not she can continue to live a lie.

What happened with Marina?

Marina was the only police officer who connected the dots and realised Rhiannon was behind the murders and disappearance of Julia. She entered Rhiannon's home and found the crucial CCTV evidence of Rhiannon at the builder's yard which showed Rhiannon slashing Julia's car wheel and Rhiannon walking with Julia.

Marina waited for Rhiannon all night and the junior detective tells her she knows Rhiannon committed the murders. She repeats Rhiannon's words back to her: "They don't know what you are capable of, but I do".

Insisting Rhiannon will kill again, she adds: "when you do, I will be there". Rhiannon threatens Marina as she leaves her home.

What happens next for Craig?

Craig was after Rhiannon's father's business throughout the series and finally got his hands on the firm - but only when he was suspicious of why he was asked to lie to the police for her. Craig and Rhiannon had a casual relationship in which Craig wanted more but Rhiannon realised she loved AJ.

Craig was frustrated at the separation and clocks there is something more with Julia and Rhiannon and why he lied for her. Craig blackmails Rhiannon to sell him the business so he can keep quiet, which Rhiannon begrudgingly agrees to.

If there is a series two, we will definitely see more of Craig and could he start spilling the beans?

Why did AJ die?

It was the ending that many wanted - Rhiannon realising her feelings for AJ and the pair spend the night together. AJ was the first person at Carnsham Gazette to notice and acknowledge Rhiannon and they had a close bond throughout the series.

But just as their relationship was starting, it all came crashing down when AJ was sent a photo of the murder weapon from a police source. Rhiannon realised it was her knife and AJ slowly realises the same and asks if she has her dad's knife.

Unable to produce the weapon, a horrified AJ realises Rhiannon committed the murders and Rhiannon explains she was "so angry" and grieving at the time of the murders.

AJ is stunned by her confession and reasoning and calls her a "monster" before he tries to leave. A tearful Rhiannon, who is worried about being exposed, grabs a knife and stabs her lover to death.

Just as she cries over his dead body, her sister unlocks and opens the front door - will Rhiannon be caught? Who knows if we will find out.

Who was AJ's police source - was it a vengeful Marina?

AJ told Rhiannon that he had his first police source - a big feat for a junior reporter. The unnamed source sent him a photo of the murder weapon - Rhiannon's knife - and sparked the shocking final scene.

But was Marina the person who sent him the photo to possibly unsettle AJ and warn him about Rhiannon? Or is this just a coincidence?

Sweetpea ending explained and what happens to Rhiannon (2024)

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