Lovesick: A Heartfelt Exploration of Love and Life Amidst Pain

Production Details

Title: Lovesick

Format: Series / Netflix

Production Begins: Active Development

Filming Dates: aka “THE BEST WORST THING”

Producer: Avi Nir, Keren Shahar, Peter Traugott

Writer/Producer: Sarah Treem

Cast: Claire Danes

Synopsis: A sweeping, modern romantic epic that follows the intense affair between two people whose lives unexpectedly intertwine. Annika (Danes), a renowned breast cancer surgeon, has just received her own cancer diagnosis. Her new patient, Nate, is a promising politician. The series explores their interwoven lives, delving into themes of love, sex, illness, death, family, children, health, medicine, and the meaning of life — all while Annika is simultaneously undergoing breast cancer treatment.

Production Companies

Keshet Studios
10202 Washington Blvd., Stage 6, #7206
Culver City, CA 90232

keshet.studios@keshet-tv.com

Netflix
5808 Sunset Boulevard, 12th Flr
Los Angeles, CA 90025

310-734-2900
lahiring@netflix.com

About Lovesick

Lovesick is a modern romantic series that centers on the unexpected relationship between Annika, a skilled breast cancer surgeon, and her patient, Nate, an aspiring politician. As Annika confronts her own cancer diagnosis, their lives become intricately linked, revealing profound connections amid personal struggles. The narrative examines themes such as love, illness, and the complexities of family dynamics. Through their intertwined journeys, the series reflects on the challenges of health and the deeper meanings of existence, all while navigating the realities of medical treatment and the fragility of life.