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The Girlfriend Premieres on Prime Video With Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke in Split-POV Thriller

Critics highlight split perspectives and standout performances, noting a glossy, twist-heavy tone.

Overview

  • All six episodes are now streaming worldwide on Prime Video as a self-contained miniseries.
  • Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke lead as a protective mother and her son’s enigmatic partner in a story told from alternating viewpoints each episode.
  • Wright directed multiple episodes, with the adaptation by Naomi Sheldon and Gabbie Asher based on Michelle Frances’ novel.
  • Early reviews praise the stars and sleek production design while pointing to a soapy, twist-packed escalation and thinly drawn supporting roles, particularly Daniel.
  • Coverage underscores the show’s class tensions and includes Cooke’s account of feeling faint during a real butchery-set scene.