Apple TV+'s Still Up: Viewers say the same thing about the new rom-com

The latest rom-com on Apple TV+, stand uparrived on the streaming platform over the weekend and viewers took to social media to give their verdict on the new show.

For those who haven’t watched the series yet, it stars Antonia Thomas and Craig Roberts as best friends Lisa and Danny, who suffer from insomnia and keep each other up at night by talking on the phone.

Viewers took to I can’t wait to see what happens next!While another added: “Appletv+ is awesome!!! I loved this show. It was so funny sweet and surprising. London is the new New York of TV and it looks great.”

A third person commented: “Just watched the first episode and it looks great, really cute and funny,” while another simply wrote: “Great series.“

Craig Roberts stars in the series Still Up on Apple TV+

Another fan praised Craig for his performance, tweeting: “Loving @CraigRoberts10 on the new @AppleTV show Still Up. Warm, generous and funny. Perfect Saturday night viewing.”

What’s still there?

The eight-episode series revolves around best friends Lisa and Danny, who suffer from insomnia.

“The pair keep in touch with each other late into the night and find their way through a world of wonderfully strange surprises as their relationship deepens,” according to the synopsis.

Antonia Thomas in Still Up on Apple TV+ — Antonia Thomas plays Lisa

Is Still Up based on a true story?

stand up It is actually inspired by real events.

In an interview with radiotimes.comOne of the series’ executive producers, Paul Schlesinger, revealed that the story is based on the real-life experiences of the creators, Steve Berg and Natalie Walter, both of whom suffer from insomnia.

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“They developed this idea while they were talking to each other on a regular basis and having these kind of free-wheeling conversations,” Paul explained.

Craig Roberts and Louis Chimemba in Still Up on Apple TV+ — Craig Roberts and Louis Chimemba as Danny and Amy

“That was the seed of the idea, and obviously it evolved from that to create something that had a proper story, but the spirit of it came out of their nightly conversations.”

Who stars in Still Up on Apple TV+?

Starring alongside Antonia and Craig in the Blake Harrison comedy (In between, the world is burning(As Fiji, Louis Chimemba)The thief, his wife, and the boat(Like Amy and Luke Featherstone)Probably not) Like Adam.

game of thrones And SPrevious education Star Samantha Spiro also appears in the series.

Blake Harrison in Still Up on Apple TV+ — Blake Harrison as Vegetarian

Where have you seen Still Up stars Antonia Thomas and Craig Roberts before?

Antonia, who plays Lisa, came to prominence as Alisha Daniels in the E4 comedy-drama. Misfitswhich first aired in 2009.

Since then, she has appeared in several hit TV shows, including the Netflix comedy series, lovesickbbc drama, Small axeAmerican medical drama, The good doctorIn which she played the role of Dr. Claire Brown.

Antonia Thomas in Still Awake — Antonia Thomas is known for her roles in Misfits and Lovesick

Craig, who plays Danny, gained fame in his teenage years when he played Rio Willard in the CBBC children’s soap. Tracy Baker’s story.

He is perhaps best known for playing Oliver Tate in the coming-of-age comedy-drama film Submarinewhich was released in 2010. The actor has also appeared in a range of TV shows, including Young Dracula a duck Red Oaks.