Smothered

Available on NOW TV and Sky Comedy

This charming romcom series from former Schitt’s Creek writer Monica Heisey is indebted to the chemistry of its two leads, Danielle Vitalis and Jon Pointing, which is authentic enough to draw audiences into a narrative that, although not entirely conventional, is fairly predictable. Heisey’s series follows Sammy (Vitalis) and Tom (Pointing) who, after a chance encounter at a karaoke bar, decide to embark on a no-strings affair that quickly becomes more complicated than either expected.

Vitalis and Pointing are both thoroughly enjoyable in their respective roles, distinguishing themselves as formidable comedic leads whose career paths are worth keeping an eye on. They are aided by a formidable supporting cast that includes the always excellent Aisling Bea (This Way Up), Blair Underwood, Lisa Hammond, and critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Self Esteem.

Exceptionally easy to binge (me and my partner watched the entire series over the course of one train journey to London), Smothered is unafraid to indulge in genre tropes while covering difficult topical terrain such as growing up, modern love, and step-parenting.