
TV show · drama
Sweetbitter
2018–2019 · 2 seasons, 14 episodes · canceled
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Seasons and episodes Sweetbitter
Season scores: TMDB, out of 10.
Season 1
2018 · 6 episodes · about 3h · 6.6/10
1. Salt29 min · 6.8/10
22-year-old Tess moves to New York City, without friends or a specific ambition. After an interview at one of the best restaurants, she's invited to train. She attempts to keep up while observing her new coworkers.
2. Now Your Tongue is Coded30 min · 6.5/10
When Tess forgets her wallet at the restaurant, she goes back to discover what happens after-hours: shift drinks. Simone teaches her about the coding of our tongues, leading Tess to become even more enthralled by Simone.
3. Everyone Is Soigné26 min · 6.5/10
Tess meets Serena, an alumna of the restaurant who married one of their wealthiest guests. Serena and Simone were best friends. To Tess, Serena has the perfect life. Simone teaches Tess not to believe everything she sees.
4. Simone's30 min · 6.7/10
Tess has a day off and decides to go to Simone's apartment unannounced; after Simone invites Tess into her world, her abrupt expulsion leaves Tess lonelier than ever.
5. Weird Night27 min · 6.0/10
Tess arrives at the restaurant in high spirits, but soon realizes this is a night where everything will go wrong. Tess and Sasha embark on a drug-fueled night of adventure to burn off stress until the night takes a turn.
6. It's Mine29 min · 7.2/10
After partying until sunrise, Tess is not in an ideal state for her exam; the day’s events make her question if it is really worth it.
Season summaries2 seasons, 14 episodes
Season 1
2018 · 6 episodes · about 3h · TMDB 6.6
Season 2
2019 · 8 episodes · TMDB 6.8
What comes after being new? Tess has the job, and she’s ready to invest in it. She’s all in, but soon realizes she won’t survive at the restaurant if she doesn’t play the game. Tess finds her appetite awakened which carries her through a sexual awakening, a discovery of her voice, and, ultimately, a recognition of her own power. However, not everyone shares this hunger. Simone, Jake and Howard are all trapped, by both the restaurant and each other, leaving Tess to question what she wants from the restaurant, and what it wants from her.
Episodes run about 29 min. Last episode: August 18, 2019
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6.7/1070 votes
What is it about? Sweetbitter
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.
Genre: drama. Themes: new york city, cliché.
Cast and crew Sweetbitter
AllCreators
- Created byStephanie Danler
- Based on the novel byStephanie Danler
- NetworkSTARZ
Full cast13 cast members across all seasons
Cast:
- Ella Purnell · Tess · 14 ep.
- Tom Sturridge · Jake · 14 ep.
- Evan Jonigkeit · Will · 14 ep.
- Eden Epstein · Ari · 14 ep.
- Jasmine Mathews · Heather · 14 ep.
- Daniyar · Sasha · 14 ep.
- Paul Sparks · Howard · 14 ep.
- Caitlin FitzGerald · Simone · 13 ep.
- Jimmie Saito · Scott · 14 ep.
- Todd Gearhart · Nicky · 9 ep.
- Niko Terho · Ethan · 1 ep.
- DeLance Minefee · Hungry Guy · 1 ep.
- Wrenn Schmidt · Serena · 1 ep.
Crew:
- Stuart Zicherman · Executive Producer
- Stephanie Danler · Executive Producer
- Stephanie Danler · Novel
- Stuart Zicherman · Director
- Geeta Patel · Director
- Marta Cunningham · Director
- Augustine Frizzell · Director
- Stephanie Danler · Writer
- Stuart Zicherman · Writer
- Kenneth Lin · Writer
- Ry Russo-Young · Director
- Shira Piven · Director
- Richard Shepard · Director
- Cherien Dabis · Director
- Adam Bernstein · Director
- Christopher Oscar Pena · Writer
- Azie Mira Dungey · Writer
- Sharr White · Writer
- Charise Castro Smith · Writer
- Liz Tuccillo · Writer
- Luke Sand · Writer
- Lucy Thurber · Writer
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Details Sweetbitter

- First episode
- May 6, 2018
- Last episode
- August 18, 2019
- Status
- canceled
- Network
- STARZ
- Country
- United States
- Original language
- English
- Rating
- TV-MA
- Studios
- Plan B Entertainment, Sleeping Indian
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Sweetbitter have?
2 seasons, 14 episodes. The last episode aired August 18, 2019.
Who’s in Sweetbitter?
Ella Purnell, Tom Sturridge, Evan Jonigkeit, Eden Epstein, Jasmine Mathews, Daniyar, Paul Sparks, Caitlin FitzGerald, Jimmie Saito, and Todd Gearhart. Created by Stephanie Danler.
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