Black Mirror-style drama with impressive cast ‘among the best anthologies’ gets new home at Netflix

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The sci-fi drama Soulmates, praised for being both thought-provoking and clever, is now available to stream on Netflix in the UK. The series, featuring Bill Skarsgård, Sarah Snook, and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, tells a different story each episode, all set in a future where a single test can identify your perfect match.

Each episode delves into the workings of the technology and examines its impact on individuals, their connections, and what the future holds when paired with a supposedly ideal match.

The show Soulmates takes place 15 years from now, in a world where a scientific breakthrough has revolutionized relationships. A new test can definitively identify a person’s soulmate.

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Each of the six episodes will have a unique group of characters and tell a completely different story about finding out – or choosing not to find out – the results of a new test, and how those results affect their relationships.

The show Soulmates premiered in 2020 and had one season. Although it was quickly renewed for a second season, it was ultimately cancelled in 2023.

The 2024 movie All of You shares the same world as the series Soulmates, and was made by its creators, William Bridges and Brett Goldstein.

Because of its core idea, this series is frequently compared to the dystopian anthology show Black Mirror.

The TV show Soulmates has a 74% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics generally agree that while the acting is good, the show’s format – telling different stories each episode – doesn’t allow its intriguing ideas to fully develop.

I just finished watching Soulmates, and Starburst Magazine really hit the nail on the head with their review. They said the show – across six really captivating episodes – makes you seriously think about whether love is something that’s meant to be, or if we need to have the freedom to choose for ourselves. It really gets you questioning what it means to be human!

According to Mashable, the show Soulmates explores interesting questions about love and relationships without offering easy answers or telling viewers how they should find love. Importantly, the publication notes that the episodes don’t feel like they’re lecturing the audience.

What I like about Soulmates is its practical approach. It offers a fresh perspective on the age-old topic of romantic relationships and how we find partners.

CNN.com praised Soulmates as a clever and well-made anthology series, highlighting it as a standout among many recent, less impressive shows of its kind.

Soulmates is now streaming on Netflix

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2025-12-04 18:21