“An unforgivable lie”: The Girlfriend is the mother-son psychological drama that’ll have you racing to the end

Has your child ever brought home a spouse who made you feel slightly uneasy? That’s the situation the mother in Prime Video’s new psychological drama, The Girlfriend, finds herself in. With an unforgivable lie at the heart of it, it’s a wickedly twisty series that’ll have you racing to the end.

You see, when Laura’s (Robin Wright) son brings home a young and beautiful new girlfriend, Laura suspects she’s not all she seems. And she’ll do anything to protect her son… quite literally. Described by the team behind it as a "tangled, spiralling thriller", we have a feeling it’s going to be quite the addictive watch.

Ahead of The Girlfriend's arrival on our screens, here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming drama, including the cast, plot and how to watch it.

What is The Girlfriend about?

An adaptation of Michelle Frances’s 2017 novel of the same name, the series stars Robin Wright as Laura, a woman with a glittering career, a loving husband, Howard (Waleed Zuaiter), and her precious only son, Daniel (Davidson). With a seemingly perfect life, Laura wants for nothing.

But her idyllic life is quickly blown apart when Daniel brings home Cherry (Olivia Cooke), the girlfriend who changes everything. According to the official synopsis, "After an uncomfortable first meeting, Laura grows convinced that Cherry isn’t who she says she is.

"While no one else can see what she sees, Laura refuses to stand by and watch Daniel be deceived. She’ll do anything to protect him. As things go from bad to deadly, the question is, is Cherry a manipulative social climber? Or is Laura paranoid and possessive? The truth is a matter of perspective…"

Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon MGM Studios, has called the series “a suspenseful family drama about the collapse of a mother and son’s bond, shown through relatable themes of love, greed, and power".

Robin Wright, who plays Laura, says: "I’m thrilled to be directing and acting in this wildly delicious psychological thriller filled with plot twists and surprising character turns, and to be working with such talented actors, Olivia and Laurie, and an overall amazing cast & crew… so excited!"

Who’s in the cast of The Girlfriend?

The main cast of The Girlfriend includes:

• Robin Wright (House of Cards, Forrest Gump)
• Olivia Cooke (House of the Dragon, Slow Horses)
• Laurie Davidson (Mary and George)
• Waleed Zuaiter (Gangs of London)

Is Michelle Frances’s book any good?

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Yes – it’s one of those books that’s very hard to put down. Rivals author Jilly Cooper has called it "the most marvellous psychological thriller" and we wholly agree. The good news is that Michelle Frances will serve as an executive producer on the TV adaptation, so we’re hoping it won’t deviate too far from the book. Michelle has also shared her support for the casting. "To have Robin Wright both star and direct is beyond my wildest dreams," she says. "She is the perfect ‘Laura’ and I can’t wait to see her bring The Girlfriend to the screen."

How can I watch The Girlfriend?

Prime Video hasn’t yet shared an official release date for The Girlfriend, but we’re expecting it to be released in autumn 2025 at the latest. As soon as we have a confirmed date, we’ll share it here.