Alyssa is teen angst personified. She feels estranged from her mother, hates her stepfather and rejects pretty much everyone she meets - until one day she sees James sitting alone.
James is a 17-year-old who believes he is a psychopath. Hehugs animals as a hobby, but grows bored of the practice. He decides he wants to try hugging a human. He settles on Alyssa; a mouthy, rebellious 17-year-old classmate with issues of her own. She proposes they run away together, hoping for an adventure away from her turbulent home-life, and James agrees with the intention of finding an opportunity tohug her. They embark on a road trip across England, and begin to develop a relationship after a series of mishaps.
The End of the F***ing World - Season 1, Episode 1 Synopsis and Schedule