Pure (British TV series)


Pure is a British television series first broadcast on 30 January 2019 on Channel 4. Based on the book of the same name by Rose Cartwright, it stars Charly Clive as 24-year-old Marnie who is plagued by disturbing sexual thoughts.

Cast

The cast includes:
The series was first broadcast in the UK on Channel 4 from January 2019.

Reception

Critical response

Pure received generally positive reviews and was praised for its frank treatment of mental health issues and sexuality. It was described as "a masterly comedy about sex and mental health" by the Guardian. The NME gave the show 4/5 and described it as "an essential comedy that peels away the stigma of mental health", and described it as "one of 2019's standout shows so far". The Daily Telegraph called the show "an excruciating success".
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 83% based on 12 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "Pure compassionately explore the complications of compulsion, shame, and struggling to make sense of oneself."