The Source Material
Everything I Know About Love is based on Dolly Alderton's memoir of the same name. Originally published in 2018, the book is a sprawling journey that winds through the award-winning journalist's 20s and all of the relatable highs and lows she encounters along the way—think bad dates, career woes, loss, heartbreak, and most importantly, good friends.
The Plot
Like Alderton's book, the TV series (which will be semi-fictionalized) is the ultimate love letter to friendship. Maggie and Birdy—who are based on Alderton and her real-life bestie—are at the center of the show, which is largely set in a house-share in London in 2012, where the pair lives with their university pals Amara and Nell. From there, the logline basically says it all: "Four friends. One story of great love. A messy, raucous stumble into bad dates and heartaches—and surviving your twenties."
The Cast
Emma Appleton plays Maggie; Bel Powley, Birdy; Marli Siu, Nell; and Aliyah Odoffin, Amara.
Meet Maggie
Maggie is an aspiring writer in her early 20s known for her chaotic, life-of-the-party personality.
Where You've Seen Emma Appleton Before: The Witcher, Pistol, Traitors, Clique, The End of the F***ing World
Meet Birdy
Perhaps the most serious of the show's friend group, Birdy is fiercely loyal to her childhood BFF Maggie. However, their relationship becomes strained when Birdy gets her first serious boyfriend.
Where You've Seen Bel Powley Before: The King of Staten Island, The Diary of a Teenage Girl, The Morning Show, A Royal Night Out, Carrie Pilby, Equals, White Boy Rick
Meet Nell
A new teacher, Nell is stuck in a seemingly unhappy long-term relationship.
Where You've Seen Marli Siu Before: Our Ladies, Anna and the Apocalypse, Run
Meet Amara
Amara works in London's corporate world, but dreams of a career as a dancer.
Where You've Seen Aliyah Odoffin Before: Everything I Know About Love marks her television debut
The Production
Alderton was very involved with the adaptation process, writing the series and serving as an executive producer, while China Moo-Young directed.
The Episodes
Everything I Know About Love will consist of seven episodes in total.
The Premiere Date
Everything I Know About Love premieres Thursday, Aug. 25 on Peacock.