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'''''Pure''''' is a [[British television]] TV Series first broadcast on 30 January 2019 on [[Channel 4]]. The program stars [[Charly Clive]] as 24-year-old Marnie who is plagued by disturbing sexual thoughts.
'''''Pure''''' is a [[British television]] TV Series first broadcast on 30 January 2019 on [[Channel 4]]. Based on the book of the same name by [[Rose Cartwright]]<ref>https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/pure-review-episode-one-channel-4-ocd-o-charly-clive-a8754641.html</ref><ref>https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio-web/pure-review-rarely-has-a-filthy-mind-seemed-so-squeaky-clean-1.3776351</ref>, it stars [[Charly Clive]] as 24-year-old Marnie who is plagued by disturbing sexual thoughts.<ref>https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/pure-channel-4-review</ref>

Pure was written by [[Kirstie Swain]], based on the book of the same name by [[Rose Cartwright]].


==Cast==
==Cast==
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==Reception==
==Reception==
===Critical response===
===Critical response===
''Pure'' received generally positive reviews and was praised for its frank treatment of mental health issues and sexuality. It was described as 'a masterly comedy about sex and mental health ' by [[The Guardian|the Guardian]].<ref>https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/jan/30/pure-o-ocd-review-brave-brilliant-miracle-mental-health-sex</ref> The [[NME]] gave the show 4/5 and described it as 'an essential comedy that peels away the stigma of mental health'<ref>https://www.nme.com/reviews/movie/pure-tv-review-comedy-mental-health</ref>, and described it as 'one of 2019’s standout shows so far'.<ref>https://www.nme.com/blogs/tv-blogs/pure-channel-4-series-2-release-date-cast-plot-trailer-2451608</ref> [[The Daily Telegraph]] called the show 'an excruciating success'.<ref>https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2019/01/30/pure-episode-1-review-naked-bodies-extreme-emotions-make-new/</ref>
''Pure'' received generally positive reviews and was praised for its frank treatment of mental health issues and sexuality. It was described as 'a masterly comedy about sex and mental health ' by [[The Guardian|the Guardian]].<ref>https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/jan/30/pure-o-ocd-review-brave-brilliant-miracle-mental-health-sex</ref> The [[NME]] gave the show 4/5 and described it as 'an essential comedy that peels away the stigma of mental health'<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20190204212351/https://www.nme.com/reviews/movie/pure-tv-review-comedy-mental-health</ref>, and described it as 'one of 2019’s standout shows so far'.<ref>https://www.nme.com/blogs/tv-blogs/pure-channel-4-series-2-release-date-cast-plot-trailer-2451608</ref> [[The Daily Telegraph]] called the show 'an excruciating success'.<ref>https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2019/01/30/pure-episode-1-review-naked-bodies-extreme-emotions-make-new/</ref>


On [[review aggregator]] [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the series holds an approval rating of 83% based on 12 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "''Pure'' compassionately explore(s) the complications of compulsion, shame, and struggling to make sense of oneself."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/pure_2019/s01|title=Pure: Season 1|publisher=[[Fandango Media]]|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|accessdate=September 26, 2019}}</ref>
On [[review aggregator]] [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the series holds an approval rating of 83% based on 12 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "''Pure'' compassionately explore(s) the complications of compulsion, shame, and struggling to make sense of oneself."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/pure_2019/s01|title=Pure: Season 1|publisher=[[Fandango Media]]|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|accessdate=September 26, 2019}}</ref>

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Pure
GenreComedy/Drama
Written byKirstie Swain
Directed byAneil Karia / Alicia Macdonald
Starring
Country of originUnited Kingdom
No. of episodes6
Original release
NetworkChannel 4
ReleaseJanuary 30, 2019 –
present

Pure is a British television TV Series first broadcast on 30 January 2019 on Channel 4. Based on the book of the same name by Rose Cartwright[1][2], it stars Charly Clive as 24-year-old Marnie who is plagued by disturbing sexual thoughts.[3]

Cast

The cast includes:

Broadcast

The series was first broadcast in the UK on Channel 4 from January 2019.[4]

Reception

Critical response

Pure received generally positive reviews and was praised for its frank treatment of mental health issues and sexuality. It was described as 'a masterly comedy about sex and mental health ' by the Guardian.[5] The NME gave the show 4/5 and described it as 'an essential comedy that peels away the stigma of mental health'[6], and described it as 'one of 2019’s standout shows so far'.[7] The Daily Telegraph called the show 'an excruciating success'.[8]

On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 83% based on 12 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "Pure compassionately explore(s) the complications of compulsion, shame, and struggling to make sense of oneself."[9]

References

  1. ^ https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/pure-review-episode-one-channel-4-ocd-o-charly-clive-a8754641.html
  2. ^ https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio-web/pure-review-rarely-has-a-filthy-mind-seemed-so-squeaky-clean-1.3776351
  3. ^ https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/pure-channel-4-review
  4. ^ https://www.channel4.com/programmes/pure
  5. ^ https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/jan/30/pure-o-ocd-review-brave-brilliant-miracle-mental-health-sex
  6. ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20190204212351/https://www.nme.com/reviews/movie/pure-tv-review-comedy-mental-health
  7. ^ https://www.nme.com/blogs/tv-blogs/pure-channel-4-series-2-release-date-cast-plot-trailer-2451608
  8. ^ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2019/01/30/pure-episode-1-review-naked-bodies-extreme-emotions-make-new/
  9. ^ "Pure: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved September 26, 2019.