Robin Wright plays a mother whose life spirals after her son's new partner enters their world in the edge-of-your-seat thriller The Girlfriend.
Here's everything you need to know about The Girlfriend, including how to watch the series, the plot, and the cast.
How to watch 'The Girlfriend' on Prime Video
The Girlfriend is streaming exclusively on Prime Video with all six episodes, allowing binge-watchers to dive into the psychological twists immediately.
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What is the plot of 'The Girlfriend'?
Based on Michelle Frances' novel, The Girlfriend follows Laura (Robin Wright), a successful woman with a seemingly perfect life. Her world turns upside down when her son Daniel (Laurie Davidson) introduces her to his new girlfriend, Cherry (Olivia Cooke).
Laura quickly suspects Cherry isn't what she appears to be—but is her mistrust justified, or is Laura losing her grip on reality? The series explores complex relationships and hidden motives through shifting perspectives.
Who is in the cast of 'The Girlfriend'?
Wright, Cooke, and Davidson are joined by a cast that includes Waleed Zuaiter, Tanya Moodie, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Karen Henthorn, Anna Chancellor, Leo Suter, and Francesca Corney.
What else can I watch on Prime Video?
Prime Video is full of other exciting content for you to stream with your membership, including thousands of movies, series, live sports, and more.
If you're looking for more dramas, check out The Summer I Turned Pretty or The Better Sister. Other hit series include The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, The Boys, and Fallout.
Members can also stream programming from partners such as Apple TV+, HBO Max, Crunchyroll, Peacock Premium Plus, FOX One, and MGM+ via Prime Video add-on subscriptions, as well as more than 500 free ad-supported (FAST) Channels.
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