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The Girlfriend

A middle aged woman sits possessively beside a young man who has his arm around a young woman as the women stare at each in a standoff
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Co-directed by Northern Irish filmmaker Andrea Harkin and Robin Wright - who also plays one of the lead characters - this six-episode series is based on the novel by British writer Michelle Frances. With excellent lead performances from UK actors Olivia Cooke and Laurie Davidson, the show explores class, dysfunctional familial relationships and controlling behaviour. Co-produced by London-based Imaginarium Productions.

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Wealthy gallery owner Laura (Robin Wright) seems to have the perfect life, but when her son Daniel (Laurie Davidson) brings home a new girlfriend called Cherry (Olivia Cooke), her idyllic life starts to fall apart. Convinced that Cherry is a danger to her son, Laura’s actions become increasingly out of control in her attempts to protect him - but is she justified or simply consumed by paranoia?