The End of the F***ing World (2017)

Kernel Score: 90% · 3,497 ratings

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Crime

First aired: 2017-10-24

Seasons: 2 · 16 episodes

Is The End of the F***ing World worth watching?

Must-watch. Two troubled teens run away together on a dark, funny road trip. It is short, quirky and sharply written, with a surprising amount of feeling underneath. A tight binge that doesn't overstay.

Watch it if you

  • like dark comedies with heart
  • enjoy quirky, short-season TV
  • want a teen story that isn't a typical teen show

Skip it if you

  • dislike dark humour and violence
  • want a cheery watch

Best for: Quick binge

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch The End of the F***ing World

  • Stream: Netflix
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

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 darkly comedic road trip in search of her real father.

The End of the F***ing World parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that The End of the F***ing World is a TV-MA dark comedy about a self-described teen psychopath on a road trip.

  • Violence & scariness: Moderate — Involves a self-described psychopath teen and dark, sometimes violent situations.
  • Language: Moderate — Provocative, edgy dialogue consistent with its TV-MA rating.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Shows like The End of the F***ing World

If you liked The End of the F***ing World, these are the shows we'd watch next.

  • My Mad Fat Diary (2013) — 89%: British teen comedy-drama with a similar dark, honest tone.
  • I Am Not Okay with This (2020) — 90%: Quirky, short teen story with a dark streak.
  • Freaks and Geeks (1999) — 90%: Beloved, honest teen comedy-drama.
  • Skins (2007) — 91%: Rawer British teen drama about messy young lives.
  • Mr Inbetween (2018) — 90%: Dark comedy with a deadpan, dry tone.
  • Killing Eve (2018) — 89%: Darkly funny cat-and-mouse thriller.

Cast

  • Alex Lawther as James
  • Jessica Barden as Alyssa Foley
  • Naomi Ackie as Bonnie
  • Josh Dylan as Todd Alan King

The End of the F***ing World FAQ

Is The End of the F***ing World worth watching?

Must-watch. Two troubled teens run away together on a dark, funny road trip. It is short, quirky and sharply written, with a surprising amount of feeling underneath. A tight binge that doesn't overstay.

Where can I watch The End of the F***ing World?

In the US you can stream The End of the F***ing World on Netflix and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.

Is The End of the F***ing World OK for kids?

The End of the F***ing World is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The End of the F***ing World is a TV-MA dark comedy about a self-described teen psychopath on a road trip.

What shows are like The End of the F***ing World?

If you liked The End of the F***ing World, try My Mad Fat Diary, I Am Not Okay with This, Freaks and Geeks and Skins.