I’m so glad everyone is loving *The Girlfriend*! It jumped right to the top of the charts on Prime Video after it came out on September 10th, and it’s still a big hit here in the UK. I’ve seen people online calling it “Satisfyingly wicked” on IMDb, and I totally agree – it’s really good!
Starring Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke, the series *The Girlfriend* is adapted from Michelle Frances’ popular novel. It centers on Laura Sanderson (Wright), a privileged Londoner whose perfect life is disrupted when her son, Daniel (Laurie Davidson), introduces his new girlfriend, Cherry (Cooke). Laura quickly becomes suspicious of Cherry, and the story takes a troubling turn.
Waleed Zuaiter, Tanya Moodie, Shalom Brune-Franklin, and Anna Chancellor round out the talented cast.
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The series is critically acclaimed, earning an 86% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, thanks to its captivating story. According to *The Times*, it’s a thrilling and entertaining drama best enjoyed for its sheer fun, even if it occasionally touches on social issues and attempts to be thought-provoking.
According to IndieWire, *The Girlfriend* is the perfect show to start the fall TV season-it’s a gripping, dramatic series that you’ll want to watch all at once, maybe with a drink and a little bit of lively commentary.
The *Daily Telegraph* praised *The Girlfriend*, highlighting the strong chemistry between Sanderson and Cooke, calling them a brilliant on-screen couple.
Even *Rolling Stone* was pleased, calling the collaboration between Wright and Cooke successful and saying the payoff of their rivalry was worth waiting for. They admitted it wasn’t a complex story, but it was enjoyable.
The finale of the series, particularly the sixth and final episode titled “The Girlfriend,” has sparked a lot of debate. One viewer on IMDb commented that a specific scene near the end is a major weakness, though they avoided revealing any details.
They admitted the issue wasn’t a dealbreaker, but it did suggest the writing could have been stronger without sacrificing the emotional power of the ending.
Another viewer agreed, calling the finale “disappointing” and “silly,” but praised the show overall as “well-made, with strong acting and beautiful cinematography.”
The Girlfriend is available to stream on Prime Video.
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