Series synopsis
Significant Other is a British drama comedy television series that premiered on ITVX on June 8, 2023. It ended on June 8, 2023. It was created by Dana Modan. It stars Katherine Parkinson and Youssef Kerkour.
Significant Other follows two lonely neighbours who embark on a hesitant, obstacle-filled relationship after drastic life events bring them together. As this strange love story unfolds with wryly observed wit and warmth, could these deeply flawed individuals – both at a time in their lives when change is difficult and rarely expected – influence each other for the better?
Premise
Significant Other follows two lonely neighbours who embark on a hesitant, obstacle-filled relationship after drastic life events bring them together. As this strange love story unfolds with wryly observed wit and warmth, could these deeply flawed individuals – both at a time in their lives when change is difficult and rarely expected – influence each other for the better?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Katherine Parkinson as Anna
- Youssef Kerkour as Sam
Guest cast
- Dave Jones as Josh
- Kelle Bryan as Shelley
- Sue Vincent as Gina
- Andrea Crewe as Nurse - Corridor
- Linford Johnson as Tommo
- Tasha Lim as Dr. Reddick
- Sophie Lucas as Nurse - Bench
- Michelle Parker as Nurse - Ward
- Claudia Pavey as Child
- Art Campion as Mr. Fitzgerald
- Spencer Wilding as Gym Attendant
- Tori Allen-Martin as Jen
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | June 8, 2023 | June 8, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 An ill-fated first encounter brings Anna and Sam, two lonely neighbours who have each hit rock bottom, together in the most unexpected of ways, changing their lives forever. |
June 8, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Anna decides to grab life by the horns after a stark wake-up call from her doctor, while Sam strives to win back his wife. But when their worlds collide once again, will the spark between these two neighbours be reignited? |
June 8, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Anna is prepared to forgive and forget after their last uncomfortable encounter, but when she's inadvertently humiliated by Sam once again, she decides to step out of her comfort zone and embrace the world of online dating - with disastrous results. |
June 8, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITVX |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 8, 2023 |
| Last aired | June 8, 2023 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | canceled |