Alice and Jack
Alice decided to have a baby through artificial insemination because she wanted to have a family. But on the day of the operation, Jack came to visit her unexpectedly and they ended up sleeping together. Alice later found out that she was pregnant, but doctors found that she had stage 4 bile duct cancer with metastasis.
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Jack, now a researcher, tried to find a cure while Alice went through chemotherapy. However, Jack learned that he had Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and an aneurysm. Alice lost hope, Jack stopped his research, and they spent their last days together. Alice died in the hospital, and Jack died of a heart attack on a park bench.
The series ends with their daughter Celia visiting their graves. She discovers Jack’s memories of Alice and decides to shred his research papers. Throughout the series, Alice regrets not appreciating her time with Jack, and Jack’s life’s work ultimately loses meaning.
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Alice and Jack’s story
Alice & Jack, which premiered on Channel 4 on Valentine’s Day, adds a new twist to the romantic comedy genre, with plenty of love and humour, but also plenty of sadness and obsession, as well as some deadpan humour.
Alice (Andrea Riseborough) and Jack (Domhnall Gleeson) meet online and have an awkward first date that leads to an unbalanced relationship. Alice is portrayed as troubled and angry, bearing traces of past trauma, while Jack displays loyalty despite warnings from his friend Paul.
As the story progresses, Jack and Lynne (Aisling Bea) have a child, showcasing Bea’s rich talents in dealing with heartbreak.The show’s strengths lie in its characters, especially Riseborough’s portrayal of Alice’s pain and trauma, and Gleeson’s portrayal of Jack’s unwavering loyalty.
The plot gradually reveals the source of Alice’s anger, which is sad but grounded and easy to resonate with. Overall, Alice and Jack is a tense and gripping human drama centered around imperfect characters longing for connection.
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Alice and Jack Cast
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actor |
Features |
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Andrea Riseborough |
Alice |
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Domhnall Gleeson |
Jack |
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Aisling Bea |
Lynn |
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Amy Lou Wood |
Maya |
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Sunil Patel |
Paul |
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Rachel Adedeji |
Donna |
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Tommy MacDonald |
Danny |
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Millie Ashford |
Celia |
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Talitha Teixeira |
Rachel |
What happened to Alice and Jack?
In 2007, Alice Long and Jack Kane met on a dating app and subsequently went on a date at a bar. Despite their differences, they shared a common connection. Jack, a biomedical researcher, was intrigued by Alice’s work in finance and her lavish lifestyle.
After a one-night stand, Alice asks Jack not to contact her again, but they eventually reconnect after Jack finds a cure for Hashimoto’s disease. As Alice struggles emotionally, Jack begins a new relationship with Lynn, and their relationship becomes complicated, eventually leading to marriage and having children.
Despite their close relationship, Alice’s avoidant behavior and painful past cause a strain on their relationship. Jack’s consistent kindness brings Alice back into his life from time to time, but their relationship is fraught with challenges. Eventually, Alice decides to marry Danny, but her feelings for Jack resurface at the pre-wedding dinner, causing her to break off the engagement and disappear again.
Years later, Alice asks Jack to reconcile with her and offers him a lucrative investment opportunity. Their complicated relationship continues as Alice moves in and out of Jack’s life from time to time, leaving a lasting impact on him and his daughter Celia, who later tries to understand her mother’s complicated feelings for Jack.
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Where can I watch Alice and Jack?
Alice & Jack – Season 1 is currently available to watch on Channel 4 and Sky Go. Additionally, the series will premiere on PBS’s MASTERPIECE channel on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 10/9 CT.
The series delves into the intricacies of love between two very different individuals over a 15-year period, exploring whether the connection we forge can survive the challenges that arise.
Described as a more candid portrayal of human behavior than a typical love story, the show pushes audiences to re-examine familiar themes from a fresh perspective, inviting them to think about familiar topics in a new light.
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