This series is special because it focuses more on the healthy, comical friendships of the characters rather than forcing them into relationships. Of course, there are a few exceptions. At the beginning of the series, Keeley (Juno Temple) is dating Jamie Tartt (Phil Dunster), with the two quite the dysfunctional, flashy couple. She soon realizes how selfish he is and breaks up with him. One of Jamie’s teammates, Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein), though not showing obvious interest, seems to have a soft spot for Keeley, and the two share sweet little interactions.
After the breakup, Roy and Keeley slowly but surely start dating. She’s a rainbow in a human being, always happy, driven, and wanting to share her feelings, whereas Roy is a closed book and famously grunts his way through life. (It’s why they work so well.) Keeley supports Roy through everything, including holding him after his career-ending injury, being there for his niece (Elodie Blomfield), and ultimately pushing him to continue doing what he loves and making him a better person overall.
They live together and work together, and issues arise: Roy becomes too dependent on Keeley since he’s never had such an amazing relationship, and she makes it clear she needs her space. Though she loves him, she has a clear life path that she wants to take alone, and they break up off-screen between Seasons 2 and 3.
In what might very well be the final season, Jamie realizes he is still in love with Keeley, while Roy struggles to get over her. She explores other romantic options and picks herself in the end, making it clear they’re better off as friends…for now?
