"Spent" is a new comedy series about a past catwalk model trying to readjust her life as she faces poverty on the cusp of 40, and over the course of six episodes is both hilarious and heartbreaking

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Michelle de Swarte of "The Baby" and "Dutchess" plays Mia, penniless and homeless after her modeling career collapses De Swarte also produced and wrote the show

The main character is shown couch surfing, which is rather shocking to her, as she prefers the finer things in life Her fine skin care does not save her from the reality she is in Worst of all, Mia refuses to admit her problems, even to herself, let alone seek help

"Spent" is about personal rebirth in the face of difficult times It also highlights the problems of the fashion industry, which de Swart himself knows personally, having been a catwalk model In the comedy, we are reminded that success is fleeting The series features Juliette Cowan, Amanda Wilkin, Matt King, Jamari Madix, Carl Collins, Eleanor Nawal, and Rachel Ofori, along with de Swarte

Read everything you need to know about how to watch "Spent" online and potentially for free

Thanks to VPNs (Virtual Private Networks), Brits can watch "Spent" wherever they are; VPNs are software that allows you to make your device look like you are in your home country, no matter where you are in the world Our favorite is NordVPN

Using a VPN is incredibly easy

1 install the VPN of your choice As we have mentioned, NordVPN is our favorite

2 select the location you want to connect to with the VPN app For example, if you are in the US and want to see your usual UK service, select UK from the list

3 Sit back and enjoy the show Access BBC iPlayer and watch "Spent"

At the time of this writing, no US networks have picked up "Spent" The same is true in Canada, Australia, and other parts of the world Spent" is only available on the BBC

However, Brits in the US on business or vacation can watch the show online a month early using a VPN such as NordVPN: select UK and access the BBC iPlayer;

the BBC iPlayer is available in the US and Canada

Episode 1: Bankrupt in the US, Mia flees to London to get fitter, but instead finds herself in limbo A glimmer of hope is offered by an unusual modeling job, but there is a tail between her legs

Episode 2: Mia stifles her jealousy and meets Ella, a girl who sleeps in her childhood bedroom Then, at a modeling party she uses for networking, her backstory is revealed and she faces a moral dilemma

Episode 3: Mia struggles to keep a roof over her head with her high-end business But Chrissy wonders how Mia maintains her lifestyle

Episode 4: In 2014, Mia is at the height of her high life A visit from Joe reveals that their friendship is complicated In the present, Mia helps Teddy, but does not receive the welcome she had hoped for

Episode 5: Mia reluctantly becomes Ella's guardian She charms social services and accidentally promises a birthday party and a reunion with her mother But suddenly a large sum of money comes her way

Episode 6: Real life has officially arrived Mia's debts mount and her romantic tension with Joe reaches a peak Mia flees to a swanky party, and her dangerous ex-lover offers her more escapades