Series synopsis
Feel Good is a British drama comedy television series that premiered on Channel 4 on March 18, 2020. It ended on June 4, 2021. It was created by Mae Martin, Joe Hampson. It stars Mae Martin, Charlotte Ritchie, Phil Burgers and Sophie Thompson.
Recovering addict and comedian Mae tries to control the addictive behaviors and intense romanticism that permeate every facet of their life. Life is further complicated by a new and all-consuming relationship with their new girlfriend George.
Premise
Recovering addict and comedian Mae tries to control the addictive behaviors and intense romanticism that permeate every facet of their life. Life is further complicated by a new and all-consuming relationship with their new girlfriend George.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mae Martin as Mae
- Charlotte Ritchie as George
- Phil Burgers as Phil
- Sophie Thompson as Maggie
- Ramon Tikaram as David
- Tom Andrews as Kevin
Guest cast
- John Ross Bowie as Scott
- Eleanor Matsuura as Donna Ridley
- Tom Durant-Pritchard as Hugh
- Tsion Habte as Samira
- Lolly Adefope as Florence
- Ophelia Lovibond as Binky
- Chetna Pandya as Joyce
- Marisha Wallace as Marsha
- Eve as Audrey
- Tobi Bamtefa as Nick
- Jack Barry as Jack
- Amy Trigg as Fan
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | March 18, 2020 | April 22, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 6 | June 4, 2021 | June 4, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Stand-up comedian Mae is single, in recovery and stuck in a rut. But when she meets the previously heterosexual George, they embark on a whirlwind romance that promises to change their lives forever. |
March 18, 2020 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 When George goes away to a wedding, Mae realises that she can't cope on her own and turns to her sponsor Maggie for support. Meanwhile, George hasn't told anyone she's in a relationship with a woman. |
March 25, 2020 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 George's reluctance to tell her friends about Mae is taking its toll on their sex life. Can George do the one thing that scares her the most? |
April 1, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In Canada, Mae tries rehab and reconnects with someone from their past. Meanwhile, a despondent George searches for a purpose in her life without Mae. |
June 4, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Back in England, Mae is devastated to learn that George has moved on — and disastrously attempts to have a platonic friendship with her. |
June 4, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 An awkward dinner with George's old friends becomes contentious after Mae receives a disturbing phone call, then picks a fight with Binky. |
June 4, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 18, 2020 |
| Last aired | June 4, 2021 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | ended |