The Girlfriend
Seen it?2025 | 1 seasons | Drama, Mystery
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
People are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 7.2 out of 10 from audiences and a small audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Tell Me Lies or Pretty Little Liars, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense and unsettling.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Laura has it all: a glittering career, a loving husband, and her precious son, Daniel. But her perfect life unravels when Daniel brings home Cherry, a girlfriend who changes everything. After a tense introduction, Laura becomes convinced Cherry is hiding something. Is she a manipulative social climber, or is Laura just paranoid? The truth is a matter of perspective.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes and 2 Critics' Choice Awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.4 million people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Naomi Sheldon, Gabbie Asher
- Robin WrightLaura Sanderson
- Olivia CookeCherry Laine
- Laurie DavidsonDaniel Sanderson
- Waleed ZuaiterHoward Sanderson
- Karen HenthornTracey Laine
- Tanya MoodieIsabella Russell-Bailey
- Shalom Brune-FranklinBrigitte Russell-Bailey