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'The Girlfriend' Author Explains Why Prime Video Series Deviates From Her Novel

Michelle Frances says Robin Wright drove a new ending to keep the adaptation open for possible continuation.

Overview

  • Frances details how the six-episode Prime Video drama reshapes her 2018 book’s conclusion without revealing specific plot turns.
  • She credits Robin Wright, who stars, directs and executive produces, with proposing the televised ending approach.
  • The show leans into alternating Laura and Cherry perspectives to preserve ambiguity over motive and blame.
  • Frances cites a real-life property-world anecdote and her own experience with education and class barriers as key inspirations.
  • The open-ended design was conceived with potential future seasons in mind, though Amazon has not announced a renewal.