Robin Wright's psychological thriller 'The Girlfriend' has surged back onto Amazon Prime Video's UK top 10 suspense chart, currently ranking at number ten. Released on September 10, 2025, the six-part series stars Wright as wealthy matriarch Laura, whose intense bond with her son Danny (Laurie Davidson) is threatened by his new girlfriend Cherry (Olivia Cooke).
Plot and Performances
The series, based on Michelle Frances's 2017 novel, follows Laura's growing paranoia as Cherry, an ambitious real estate agent, enters their lives. Laura's husband Howard (Waleed Zuaiter) has been having an affair, and she lost a baby daughter years earlier, making Danny the emotional center of her world. The tug-of-war between Laura and Cherry drives the narrative, with Danny caught in the middle.
Critics have praised the show's 'unhinged' quality. Variety called it 'a shocking and twisted story about manipulation, control and jealousy,' while The Guardian described it as 'a brilliantly slippery beast of a drama.' The Times labeled it 'addictive,' noting: 'A guilty pleasure? Probably. A tiny bit far-fetched? Perhaps... one thing is for absolute sure, you simply can't take your eyes off this thing.'
Critical Reception and Viewer Response
The series holds an 87% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with reviewers highlighting its uncomfortable mother-son dynamic. Laurie Davidson addressed this in an interview with Metro at the London premiere: 'I think people definitely will [view it as too close], and I wouldn't defend it for them. I think that's great. I think in this country, it's very unusual.' He added that tactile mother-son relationships are more common in some European cultures, such as Italy.
Metro's TV Editor Sabrina Barr gave the series 4.5 stars, comparing it to 'Gone Girl' but noting it is 'its own fresh entity.' The review described the show as 'a revenge thriller that is cutthroat, and it sticks the landing.'
Streaming Performance
'The Girlfriend' has climbed Amazon Prime's top 10 ranking since its release, with all episodes available to stream. The show's return to the chart comes amid renewed interest in psychological thrillers on the platform.
