The Girlfriend is a British psychological thriller drama series. Based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Michelle Frances, the Prime Video series follows Laura, a successful woman with a happy life, which comes crumbling after she meets her son’s mysterious new girlfriend, Cherry Laine and begins to suspect her of taking advantage of her son. The Girlfriend stars Robin Wright, Olivia Cooke, Laurie Davidson, Waleed Zuaiter, Anna Chancellor, Francesca Corney, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Karen Henthorn, Leo Sutter, and Tanya Moodie. So, if you loved the thrilling story, biting drama, and compelling characters in Prime Video’s The Girlfriend, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Sirens (Netflix)
Sirens is a thriller dark comedy miniseries created by Molly Smith Metzler. Based on Metzler’s 2011 play titled Elemeno Pea, the Netflix series follows Devon, a troubled young woman who becomes concerned with her younger sister’s unusual relationship with her enigmatic new boss and decides to get her back. Sirens stars Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock, Glenn Howerton, Bill Camp, Felix Solis, Kevin Bacon, and Julianne Moore.
Chloe (Prime Video)
Chloe is a British psychological thriller drama miniseries co-written by Alice Seabright, Kayleigh Llewellyn, and Poppy Cogan. The BBC One series follows Becky, a lonely young woman obsessed with the social media of a childhood friend, Chloe. Things soon change when Chloe suddenly dies and Becky decides to assume a new identity to infiltrate Chloe’s inner circle and investigate her death. Chloe stars Erin Doherty, Billy Howle, Pippa Bennett-Warner, Jack Farthing, Brandon Micheal Hall, and Poppy Gilbert.
The Replacement (Buy on Amazon)
The Replacement is a British psychological thriller drama series created by Joe Ahearne. The BBC One series is set in Glasgow, and it follows Ellen, an architect about to go on maternity leave, who is temporarily replaced by Paula. While in the beginning, Ellen and Paula get on well, but soon Ellen begins to suspect Paula of trying to take over her personal and professional life. The Replacement stars Morven Christie, Vicky McClure, Richard Rankin, Dougray Scott, Neve McIntosh, Navin Chowdhry, and Siobhan Redmond.
Obsession (Netflix)
Obsession is a British erotic thriller drama series co-written by Morgan Lloyd Malcolm and Benji Walters. Based on the 1991 novel Damage by Josephine Hart, the Netflix series follows William, a happily married surgeon whose life takes a sharp turn when he becomes obsessed with his son’s enigmatic fiancée and starts an affair with her. Obsession stars Richard Armitage, Charlie Murphy, Indira Varma, and Sonera Angel.
Wilderness (Prime Video)
Wilderness is a psychological thriller drama series created by Marnie Dickens. Based on the 2019 book of the same name by B.E. Jones, the Prime Video series follows Liv and Will, a seemingly happy British couple, as they move to New York. Things change when Liv discovers that her husband is having an affair and decides to take him on an American road trip to kill him and get her revenge. Wilderness stars Jenna Coleman, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Ashley Benson, Morgana Van Peebles, Claire Rushbrook, and Talia Balsam.
Doctor Foster (Britbox)
Doctor Foster is a British psychological thriller drama series created by Mike Bartlett. The BBC One series is set in the town of Parminste,r and it follows Dr. Gemma Foster as she begins to lose her grip on reality after she begins to suspect her husband of having an affair. Doctor Foster stars Suranne Jones, Bertie Carvel, Jodie Comer, Tom Taylor, Adam James, Victoria Hamilton, and Robert Pugh.
The Perfect Couple (Netflix)
The Perfect Couple is a mystery drama miniseries created by Jenna Lamia. Based on Elin Hilderbrand’s 2018 novel of the same name, the Netflix series is set in Nantucket, and it follows Amelia Sacks, a young woman who’s about to marry into the town’s most wealthy and secretive families, as things devolve into utter chaos after a murder takes place on their beachfront property. The Perfect Couple stars Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Eve Hewson, Billy Howle, Meghann Fahy, Donna Lynne Champlin, Jack Reynor, Michael Beach, Ishaan Khatter, Sam Nivola, and Dakota Fanning.