Fight or flight

The Big Bang Theory’s Kaley Cuoco stars as a flight attendant caught up in a mysterious murder

- HANNAH DAVIES, VICTORIA WILSON

NEW DRAMA

The Flight Attendant

Friday, Sky One HD, 9 pm

Sometimes it can be hard for viewers to separate an actor from their career-defining role. But Kaley Cuoco is a world away from The Big Bang Theory’s likeable Penny in Sky One’s slick new comedy thriller The Flight Attendant.

‘This is definitely my coming-out party in the sense of showing everyone I can do something other than comedy,’ says Cuoco, 35. ‘This new series gets quite dark and emotional.’

In the eight-parter, Cuoco plays Cassie Bowden, a carefree, globe-trotting flight attendant with a party lifestyle and a drink problem.

‘Cassie’s a little bit eccentric. She has a drinking problem, but she’s a blast to be around, and loves her international lifestyle,’ says Cuoco.

SHOCK DISCOVERY

Following a trip to Bangkok, Cassie has a one-night stand with passenger Alex (