'The End Of The F***ing World': Netflix Release Date, Trailer, Cast And Everything You Need To Know

3 January 2018, 12:10

'The End Of The F***ing World'
'The End Of The F***ing World'. Picture: Netflix/E4
James Wilson-Taylor

By James Wilson-Taylor

Here's all the details on the latest original series you will be binge watching in 2018.

Netflix's latest original series, the dark comedy The End Of The F***ing World, is about to drop and judging by the trailer, it looks pretty damn great:

The End of the F***ing World Trailer 2 Season 1 (2018) Netflix Series

So, what is it all about? Let's round up a few key details before you dive in:

1) What is the release date of The End Of The F***ing World season one?

The series drops on Netflix on Friday January 5th 2018, internationally. All eight episodes already aired in the UK on E4 and their All 4 service back in October 2017.

2) Is The End Of The F***king World based on a book?

Yep, it is based on the graphic novel by Charles S. Forsman and adapted for the screen by Charlie Covell.

3) What is the plot of The End Of The F***king World?

According to the show's official description, "James is 17 and is pretty sure he is a psychopath. Alyssa, also 17, is the cool and moody new girl at school. The pair make a connection and she persuades him to embark on a road trip in search of her real father."

4) Who is in the cast of The End Of The F***king World?

Alex Lawther, who appeared in the Black Mirror episode 'Shut Up And Dance', stars as James, alongside Jessica Barden as Alyssa and Gemma Whelan from Game Of Thrones as DC Eunice Noon.

5) Will there be a Season 2 of The End Of The F***king World?

No word yet on a renewal but expect an announcement in the months following the official release this January.

So, will you guys be watching this latest Netflix show? Let us know if you are excited over in the Facebook comments.