Watch if you love British comedies with sharp dialogues and awkward situations. "Alice and Steve" is not a melodrama, it's an anti-romantic comedy where friendship is destroyed by love, and everyone behaves as irrationally as possible. Perfect for an evening when you want to laugh and also cringe at relatable family situations.
Premiere on Disney+ (Hulu in the USA) took place on June 8, 2026 — all 6 episodes at once. "Alice and Steve" is a British comedy-drama created by Sophie Goodhart ("Sex Education") and directed by BAFTA winner Tom Kingsley ("Stath Lets Flats"). Alice is devastated when her best friend Steve starts dating her 26-year-old daughter Izzy. She is about to lose both her best friend and her daughter — and does everything possible to break up the relationship. But Steve is ready for a fight, and the perfect friendship gradually turns into open hostility.
The tone is sharp, ironic, with British self-deprecation. The series explores the boundaries of friendship, family relationships, and jealousy through the lens of absurd situations. Nicola Walker and Jemaine Clement create comedic chemistry, where every dialogue is a battle of wits, and Yali Topol Margalit adds youthful energy as Izzy, who refuses to be a pawn in someone else's game.
Format — 6 episodes of 30 minutes each. Filming took place in London in May 2025. Production — Clerkenwell Films ("The Outlaws", "The End of the F***ing World"). The series had its world premiere in the competition program Canneseries 2026.
If you enjoyed "Sex Education" or "Divorce" — "Alice and Steve" operates on a similar wavelength: adults behaving like teenagers when it comes to feelings. Fans of British comedies like "The Office" will appreciate the dry humor, and those looking for a short but impactful drama — this is one of the standout British projects of summer 2026.
a mix of sharp humor and serious family conflicts.