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Sweetbitter
Overview
Shortly after arriving in New York City, 22-year-old Tess lands a job at a celebrated downtown restaurant. Swiftly introduced to the world of drugs, alcohol, love, lust, dive bars, and fine dining, she learns to navigate the chaotically alluring, yet punishing life she has stumbled upon.
Status
Canceled
Created By
Stephanie Danler
Network
STARZ
Seasons & Episodes
Season 2
What comes after being new? Tess has the job, and she’s ready to invest in it. She’s all in, but soon realizes she won’t survive at the restaurant if she doesn’t play the game. Tess finds her appetite awakened which carries her through a sexual awakening, a discovery of her voice, and, ultimately, a recognition of her own power. However, not everyone shares this hunger. Simone, Jake and Howard are all trapped, by both the restaurant and each other, leaving Tess to question what she wants from the restaurant, and what it wants from her.
Episodes
The Pork Special
Howard takes his staff to learn where their food comes from. Tess learns information that makes her wonder whom she can trust.
Equifax & Experian
Tess’ bad credit score reveals something about her past, and he gang tries to help. Sasha is accused when Santos’ new shoes go missing.
Last of the Season
Maddie Glover, the restaurant's head chef, returns for a surprise menu tasting. Tess connects with a handsome guest. Will receives a surprising offer.
Sec or Demi-Sec
Tess has a mortifying sexual encounter with Omar. Sasha receives terrible news from home. A table makes a racist comment to Heather.
Entropy
There's a retaliation when Howard decides to restructure the restaurant's tip structure. Tess learns more about Simone and gets closer to Jake.
Truffles and Champagne
Simone's ex-husband shows up in the restaurant and dredges up old feelings. Tess tries to figure out what, and whom, she really wants.
Peach Treats
Tess and Jake take their relationship to the next level, causing tension with Simone. Ari feels abandoned. Will uses his power for a questionable purpose.
Bodega Cat
Tess learns the truth about Jake and Simone's past. She forms a plan to get everything she wants in the restaurant.
Top Cast
Ella Purnell
Tess
Tom Sturridge
Jake
Evan Jonigkeit
Will
Eden Epstein
Ariel “Ari”
Jasmine Mathews
Heather
Daniyar
Sasha
Paul Sparks
Howard
Caitlin FitzGerald
Simone
Jimmie Saito
Scott
Todd Gearhart
Nicky
