Eye Candy

In New York City, a young computer programmer named Lindy Sampson is convinced by her friends to start exploring the dating scene. She soon becomes involved with a charming but suspicious man, George, who exhibits obsessive behavior. As Lindy delves deeper into his life, she begins to suspect he might be a notorious serial killer known as 'The Flirtual Killer.' The series follows her investigation as she tries to uncover the truth while navigating the dangers of her new relationship and the dark underworld of online dating.

Eye Candy received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often criticized its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on genre tropes. While some appreciated its attempts at suspense and its lead performance, many found it to be a shallow imitation of more successful thrillers. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some viewers enjoying the soapy drama and suspense elements, while others found it uninspired.

• Praised for its attempts at suspense and its lead performance by Victoria Justice.

• Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

• Seen as a derivative thriller that struggles to find its own voice.

Google audience: Google users generally found the show to be an entertaining, if somewhat predictable, thriller. Many appreciated the suspenseful elements and Victoria Justice's performance, though some expressed disappointment with the plot's lack of originality and the overall execution.

The series was based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Cathy Conneely.