Wannabe (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Series · ★ 6
Released in 2018, Wannabe is a comedy series.
What it’s about. Maxine Clarke never made it to the big time as part of girl group Variety, but is still desperately trying to cling on to her dream as the (failing) music manager for teen pop group Sweet Gyal. However, Maxine finds herself in crisis when, fed up with her trying to live vicariously through them and her embarrassing attempts to get them a record deal, Sweet Gyal threaten to drop her. But Maxine's come up with a plan, a comeback. This time, bigger, bolder and, well... older. Who cares about a hip young girl group anyway?! What the world is really missing is Mum Pop.
Who’s in it. Wannabe stars Lily Brazier as Maxine Clarke, Nicholas Burns as Neil Clarke, Jim Howick as Mickey and Imogen Gurney as Kim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Wannabe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wannabe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wannabe tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wannabe (2018)?
- In CA, Wannabe is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wannabe worth watching?
- Wannabe holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wannabe?
- Wannabe stars Lily Brazier, Nicholas Burns, Jim Howick, Imogen Gurney and Karla-Simone Spence.
- When was Wannabe released?
- Wannabe was released in 2018.