Lydia West seems to have a knack for picking incredible TV shows to appear in - Years and Years was terrifying, brutal and brilliant. It’s a Sin broke me so badly I still struggle to think about it. And now Big Mood, where she stars alongside Nicola Coughlan who is taking the world by storm since first appearing on Netflix’s Bridgerton. With two such strong actors in the lead roles, we’re off to a good start with this Channel 4 show about friends pushed to the breaking point by life, growing up, and mental health.

The show revolves around Coughlan’s Maggie who has bipolar disorder and is struggling to balance keeping her mental health in a good place whilst being open enough to her emotions to tap into the creative arts. Supportive best friend Eddie has been there to pick up the pieces many times, and doesn’t begrudge doing it, but is now struggling with her own real life issues, including family drama and work problems.

It’s smart and well written, beautifully acted and completely engrossing. The first episode where a clearly manic Maggie takes up so much wonderful space and then, in the blink of an eye, reduced to being unable to leave a small sofa on a small flat, it’s eye-opening. The episode where Maggie loses a day - I saw that twist coming but the way it played out was so well done and ultimately heartbreaking. Maggie isn’t doing anything wrong and still things are falling apart. Eddie wants to be strong for her friend but also needs some support in return.

The series ends in a way that makes perfect sense but is also so gutwrenching that there has to be more from this duo in the future.