BBC’s psychological thriller that’s an ‘intriguing tangle of obsession’ gets new UK streaming home

Okay, so I just found out where I can finally watch *Chloe*! It’s a BBC psychological thriller and honestly, it looks intense. The main actress, Erin Doherty – you might recognize her from *Adolescence* – plays a character dealing with some seriously heavy stuff like obsession, figuring out who she is, and dealing with grief. I’m definitely adding this to my watchlist.

Chloe tells the story of Becky Green, who becomes fixated on Poppy Gilbert, a former school friend. When Chloe passes away, Becky’s obsession intensifies, leading her to assume a new identity in an attempt to learn the truth about what happened to her friend.

Becky and Chloe used to be friends in high school, but their lives have taken very different paths. Becky feels isolated, while Chloe seems to have it all, and Becky now only sees glimpses of Chloe’s life through social media.

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After Chloe’s unexpected death, Becky takes on a new persona and gets close to Chloe’s friends, determined to discover what happened. As she pretends to be someone else, she learns about the different sides of Chloe, but finds herself tangled in a web of deception. Can she find the truth before she loses track of who she really is?

The new series, created by Alice Seabright and Amanda Boyle, is now streaming on Prime Video in the UK. If you have a subscription, you can watch all six episodes right away.

Originally aired on BBC in 2022, though it’s no longer available for streaming, the show features a talented ensemble cast including Billy Howle, Pippa Bennett-Warner, Jack Farthing, Brandon Micheal Hall, Lisa Palfrey, Alexander Eliot, and Akshay Khanna, alongside stars Doherty and Gilbert.

Critics are loving the film *Chloe*, which currently boasts a 94% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 32 reviews. Many viewers have specifically highlighted the strong performance by actress Doherty.

Okay, so I just finished watching *Chloe* and honestly, it totally hooked me. *The Detroit News* nailed it when they said it’s a really twisty, messed-up show built on secrets and fixations. It’s one of those slow-burn psychological thrillers that peels back layers over six episodes, and it’s super uncomfortable to watch at times, but in a good way – you just can’t look away!

Rather than focusing on the well-worn trope of sociopathic characters, as seen in shows like *Inventing Anna* and *Dirty John*, the series *Chloe* offers a more nuanced, realistic, and surprisingly empathetic portrayal of a con artist, according to *TIME Magazine*.

In a review for *The Times*, Doherty’s performance as the lead was highly praised. While acknowledging the story wasn’t groundbreaking and had some silly moments, the review noted that *Chloe* felt modern and refreshing, and Doherty’s acting was invigorating.

Similarly, *The Guardian* praised the show as a sharp and engaging murder mystery. They highlighted its clever writing, quick pace, and especially praised Erin Doherty’s excellent performance as the glue holding everything together.

Chloe is streaming on Prime Video in the UK.

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2025-09-27 01:49