Lovesick

Lovesick

Created by Tom Edge

On Channel 4, Netflix

2014–20183 seasons22 episodes24 min7.2 / 10

An irreverent, character-driven comedy about friendship and romantic entanglement that uses an awkward premise as a vehicle for warmth and humor rather than cringe.

After finding out he has an STI, Dylan must get back in touch with every girl he has ever had sex with to let them know the bad news.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Lovesick violent? Barely. Less violent than 88% of series.

  • Is Lovesick easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.

  • Is Lovesick scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.

  • Is Lovesick sad? Not especially. Less sad than 68% of series.

  • Does Lovesick leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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33/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

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Rarity11

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise51

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like Lovesick, and what each one shares →

Like Lovesick

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Lovesick

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Lovesick, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Lovesick, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Lovesick, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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