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Lovesick

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show2014

58%

WISE Score

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Charming British rom-com about a guy tracking down exes after an STD diagnosis—surprisingly sweet despite the cringe premise.

8/10

98%

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Lovesick

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TV-MA, 2014

58%

WISE Score

Avg. Tomatometer

Charming British rom-com about a guy tracking down exes after an STD diagnosis—surprisingly sweet despite the cringe premise.

98%

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Screenwise Verdict

Look, the premise sounds absolutely terrible on paper—guy gets chlamydia, has to tell all his exes. But somehow this British gem turns that into one of the most charming rom-coms on Netflix.

The 98% Rotten Tomatoes score isn't lying. It's witty, heartfelt, and uses its flashback structure brilliantly to explore not just romance but friendship, growing up, and emotional honesty. Think of it as a smarter, British "How I Met Your Mother" but with actual consequences and character growth.

That said, this is NOT for kids or even younger teens. The sexual content is constant (though mostly talked about rather than shown), and the whole show revolves around mature relationship dynamics. But for older teens navigating their own relationship questions, or adults looking for a genuinely good rom-com, this is a hidden gem that deserves its cult following.

Just maybe don't let it auto-play when the 12-year-old is in the room.

Age Fit

This is strictly for older teens (17+) and adults. Despite being a rom-com, the sexual content and mature themes make it inappropriate for younger viewers. Perfect for college-age viewers and adults who enjoy British comedy.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

British romantic comedy that follows a guy notifying ex-partners about an STD diagnosis. While it handles adult relationship themes with humor and heart, the premise and frequent sexual content (though mostly implied/discussed rather than graphic) make it emotionally mature territory. The show does model genuine friendship and emotional growth, but the constant focus on hookup culture and sexual mishaps keeps it from being truly wholesome.

Imaginative

Clever narrative structure using flashbacks to explore different relationships, with witty British writing and creative storytelling. The show takes a potentially cringe premise and turns it into something charming and inventive. However, it's not breaking new ground in the rom-com genre—it's well-executed but familiar territory.

Safe

This is firmly adult content. The entire premise revolves around STDs and sexual history. While not graphically explicit, there's frequent sexual content, discussion of sex, some nudity, drug/alcohol use, and mature relationship dynamics throughout. Common Sense Media rates it 17+ for good reason. Not something that should unexpectedly appear on a family screen.

Enriching

For older teens and adults, there's genuine value here: honest conversations about relationships, consequences of actions, emotional vulnerability, and the messiness of growing up. The show handles its potentially exploitative premise with surprising maturity and heart. Strong character development and themes about friendship, honesty, and self-discovery. But it's entertainment first, life lessons second.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Genuinely funny and heartfelt British comedy with stellar reviews (98% on RT)
Smart narrative structure using flashbacks to explore relationship history
Handles mature themes about sex, relationships, and consequences with surprising emotional intelligence
Strong character development and genuine friendships at the core
For older teens/young adults, models honest conversations about sexual health and relationship communication

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What to Watch For

This is 17+ content—the entire show revolves around STDs and sexual history
Frequent sexual content, discussions of sex, some nudity, and hookup culture throughout
Drug and alcohol use present
Not appropriate for family viewing or younger teens despite the rom-com packaging

Conversation Starters

"How do you think the show handles the topic of sexual health and responsibility?"
"What did you think about how the characters dealt with past relationship mistakes?"
"Do you think the flashback structure made the story more interesting or confusing?"
"How realistic do you think the friendships in the show are?"

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