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The Girlfriend

Laura (Robin Wright) has it all: a glittering career, a loving husband, and her precious son, Daniel. But her perfect life unravels when Daniel brings home Cherry (Olivia Cooke), a girlfriend who changes everything. After a tense introduction, Laura becomes convinced Cherry is hiding something. Is she a manipulative social climber, or is Laura just paranoid? The truth is a matter of perspective.

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Cast & Crew See All

Olivia Cooke
Cherry Laine
Robin Wright
Laura Sanderson
Laurie Davidson
Daniel Sanderson

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Episode #1.1

Wed, Sep 10, 202552 mins

Glamorous Laura Sanderson's beloved son, Daniel, confides that he's met someone special. Wanting to impress, Laura meets the beguiling Cherry but soon catches her telling lies and starts to investigate. Cherry hides her humble beginnings as she works and plays amongst London's elite. She does everything to win over her new boyfriend's mother, Laura, but the more she tries the worse it gets.

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Awards

  • 2026 - Golden Globe - Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television - nominated
  • 2026 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television - nominated
  • 2026 - Satellite Award - Best Actress in a Miniseries, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television - winner
  • 2025 - WFCC Award - Best TV Series - nominated

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