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Movie spotlight

Deception

2017
Movie
57 min
English

A young spy, Spencer Prescott is sent to protect Iliana Richmond from enemies who are trying to kidnap her but when Spencer falls in love with Iliana, he loses sight of his assignment.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Director: Unknown (TV Series)Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

The series follows a wealthy entrepreneur, Edward, who is suspected of murdering his wife, Isabella. As the investigation unfolds, a complex web of secrets, lies, and hidden agendas surrounding Isabella's past and Edward's business dealings comes to light. Detectives and prosecutors must piece together the truth amidst betrayals and manipulations.

Critical Reception

Deception received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some praised its attempt at a stylish thriller with intricate plotting, many found the story convoluted and predictable, with underdeveloped characters. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with the show struggling to gain significant traction.

What Reviewers Say

  • The show attempts a sophisticated mystery but often becomes tangled in its own plot.

  • Character development is criticized as lacking depth, making it difficult to connect with the story.

  • While visually styled, the narrative fails to deliver compelling suspense or originality.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews and their consensus is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The series was originally developed under the title 'Infamous' before being rebranded as 'Deception'.

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