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Obsession
Nancy is a bored housewife in a stale marriage. She suspects her husband is cheating and follows him to an underground sex club. Once inside she realizes that her husband is spending all their money being a cuck to the club´s biggest attraction, dominatrix Mira. Nancy becomes obsessed with Mira, who takes her under her wing, teaching her how to be a domme. Nancy embraces her new persona, using it to put her asshole boss in his place, and hatches a plan with Mira to teach her husband a lesson.
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Plot Summary
This steamy limited series explores the dangerous intersection of desire and obsession. Following a passionate affair between a formidable London lawyer and a mysterious young woman, the narrative delves into the devastating consequences that arise when boundaries are crossed. The series unravels a complex web of secrets and manipulation, revealing the destructive nature of unchecked longing.
Critical Reception
Obsession received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often highlighting the performances and the series' suspenseful atmosphere, while some noted a predictable plot progression. Audiences seemed divided, with some praising its boldness and others finding it overly sensationalized.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its strong lead performances and intense, steamy scenes.
Criticized by some for relying on familiar erotic thriller tropes.
Appreciated for its dark, atmospheric exploration of dangerous relationships.
Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the series' provocative themes and the chemistry between the leads, finding it a captivating if sometimes predictable watch. Some viewers felt the plot became convoluted in later episodes.
Fun Fact
The series is based on Josephine Hart's 1991 novel of the same name, which was also famously adapted into the 1992 film 'Damage' starring Jeremy Irons and Juliette Binoche.
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