Behind Her Eyes
Behind Her Eyes

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Behind Her Eyes

2021
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
English

A single mother enters a world of twisted mind games when she begins an affair with her psychiatrist boss while secretly befriending his mysterious wife.

Insights

IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users84%
Director: Erik RichonGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Supernatural

Plot Summary

A single mother Louise begins an affair with her psychiatrist boss, David. She also strikes up an unlikely friendship with his wife, Adele. As she gets deeper into the relationships, she finds herself entangled in a web of secrets and lies, leading to a shocking and unexpected conclusion.

Critical Reception

Behind Her Eyes received generally mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its suspenseful atmosphere, strong performances, and twist ending, although some found the ending to be divisive or underdeveloped.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful and intriguing premise that keeps viewers guessing.

  • Performances, particularly from Simona Brown and Eve Hewson, were frequently highlighted as a strength.

  • The series' polarizing twist ending was a major talking point, dividing audiences and critics alike.

Google audience: Audiences were captivated by the show's mystery and suspense, often highlighting the shocking twist as a memorable element. However, some viewers expressed disappointment or confusion with the explanation behind the supernatural elements, feeling it was either too abrupt or not entirely satisfying.

Fun Fact

The show is based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Sarah Pinborough, which was marketed with the tagline 'a novel that will make you question everything'.

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