Behind Her Eyes (TV series)
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Behind Her Eyes is a British psychological thriller television series created by Steve Lightfoot, based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Sarah Pinborough, that premiered on Netflix on 17 February 2021. The limited series stars Tom Bateman, Simona Brown, Eve Hewson and Robert Aramayo.
Infobox
Genre
mw- Psychological thriller Supernatural fiction
Created by
Steve Lightfoot
Based on
Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough
Directed by
Erik Richter Strand
Starring
Tom Bateman Simona Brown Eve Hewson Robert Aramayo
Composer
Rupert Gregson-Williams
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Original language
English
No. of episodes
6
Executive producers
Steve Lightfoot Eliza Mellor Suzanne Mackie Andy Harries Jessica Burdett
Cinematography
Felix Wiedemann
Editors
Amy Hounsell Brenna Rangott
Camera setup
Single-camera
Running time
47–53 minutes
Production companies
Sony Pictures Television Left Bank Pictures
Network
Netflix
Release
17 February 2021 (2021-02-17)
Tables
· Episodes
1
1
No.
1
Title
"Chance Encounters"
Directed by
Erik Richter Strand
Written by
Steve Lightfoot
Original release date
17 February 2021 (2021-02-17)
A spilled drink at a bar leads to an awkward day at work for Louise, who's shaken again by night terrors. David introduces Adele to his new colleagues.
A spilled drink at a bar leads to an awkward day at work for Louise, who's shaken again by night terrors. David introduces Adele to his new colleagues.
No.
A spilled drink at a bar leads to an awkward day at work for Louise, who's shaken again by night terrors. David introduces Adele to his new colleagues.
2
2
No.
2
Title
"Lucid Dreaming"
Directed by
Erik Richter Strand
Written by
Steve Lightfoot
Original release date
17 February 2021 (2021-02-17)
A peek inside David and Adele's private life — and a look at Rob's dream journal — leaves Louise with more questions than answers.
A peek inside David and Adele's private life — and a look at Rob's dream journal — leaves Louise with more questions than answers.
No.
A peek inside David and Adele's private life — and a look at Rob's dream journal — leaves Louise with more questions than answers.
3
3
No.
3
Title
"The First Door"
Directed by
Erik Richter Strand
Written by
Angela LaManna
Original release date
17 February 2021 (2021-02-17)
Against her better judgment, Louise grows attached to both David and Adele, becoming increasingly enmeshed in their tense, complicated marriage.
Against her better judgment, Louise grows attached to both David and Adele, becoming increasingly enmeshed in their tense, complicated marriage.
No.
Against her better judgment, Louise grows attached to both David and Adele, becoming increasingly enmeshed in their tense, complicated marriage.
4
4
No.
4
Title
"Rob"
Directed by
Erik Richter Strand
Written by
Angela LaManna
Original release date
17 February 2021 (2021-02-17)
An accusation of violence threatens to unravel David's life, and more shocking news awaits him and Louise when Adele drops a bombshell.
An accusation of violence threatens to unravel David's life, and more shocking news awaits him and Louise when Adele drops a bombshell.
No.
An accusation of violence threatens to unravel David's life, and more shocking news awaits him and Louise when Adele drops a bombshell.
5
5
No.
5
Title
"The Second Door"
Directed by
Erik Richter Strand
Written by
Steve Lightfoot
Original release date
17 February 2021 (2021-02-17)
Despite David's warnings, Louise can't shake her concern for Adele, who sows seeds of doubt over what happened with Rob on her family estate.
Despite David's warnings, Louise can't shake her concern for Adele, who sows seeds of doubt over what happened with Rob on her family estate.
No.
Despite David's warnings, Louise can't shake her concern for Adele, who sows seeds of doubt over what happened with Rob on her family estate.
6
6
No.
6
Title
"Behind Her Eyes"
Directed by
Erik Richter Strand
Written by
Steve Lightfoot
Original release date
17 February 2021 (2021-02-17)
Louise pays a visit to David's former mistress, Marianne, in Brighton where the latter reveals how Adele vandalised her home and threatened her. She then confronts David about Rob's death when he explains it was Adele who threw his body in the well after he had overdosed on heroin. After he discovers that Louise has informed the police about Rob's death, David decides to tell them Adele's truth and sets for Scotland. Meanwhile Louise faces Adele for her surreal use of astral projection. When Adele finds out that Louise has told the police and David has decided to tell her truth, she decides to end her life while texting Louise. Worried, Louise arrives at Adele's house, to which she has set fire. Unable to break in, Louise decides to project out of her body to save Adele. When her soul reaches Adele's body, the latter's soul reaches for Louise's body. Now both of them having swapped, Adele kills Louise in Adele's body with a heroin overdose, completely taking over her life and reconciling with David.
In the flashback, it is revealed that Rob was the one who was in Adele's body when Louise died. After Adele showed Rob how to project, he refused to give Adele's body back and killed her in his own body. Rob then proceeded to kill Louise after hijacking her body, wanting to be with David after falling in love with him, and resumes her life.
Louise pays a visit to David's former mistress, Marianne, in Brighton where the latter reveals how Adele vandalised her home and threatened her. She then confronts David about Rob's death when he explains it was Adele who threw his body in the well after he had overdosed on heroin. After he discovers that Louise has informed the police about Rob's death, David decides to tell them Adele's truth and sets for Scotland. Meanwhile Louise faces Adele for her surreal use of astral projection. When Adele finds out that Louise has told the police and David has decided to tell her truth, she decides to end her life while texting Louise. Worried, Louise arrives at Adele's house, to which she has set fire. Unable to break in, Louise decides to project out of her body to save Adele. When her soul reaches Adele's body, the latter's soul reaches for Louise's body. Now both of them having swapped, Adele kills Louise in Adele's body with a heroin overdose, completely taking over her life and reconciling with David.
In the flashback, it is revealed that Rob was the one who was in Adele's body when Louise died. After Adele showed Rob how to project, he refused to give Adele's body back and killed her in his own body. Rob then proceeded to kill Louise after hijacking her body, wanting to be with David after falling in love with him, and resumes her life.
No.
Louise pays a visit to David's former mistress, Marianne, in Brighton where the latter reveals how Adele vandalised her home and threatened her. She then confronts David about Rob's death when he explains it was Adele who threw his body in the well after he had overdosed on heroin. After he discovers that Louise has informed the police about Rob's death, David decides to tell them Adele's truth and sets for Scotland. Meanwhile Louise faces Adele for her surreal use of astral projection. When Adele finds out that Louise has told the police and David has decided to tell her truth, she decides to end her life while texting Louise. Worried, Louise arrives at Adele's house, to which she has set fire. Unable to break in, Louise decides to project out of her body to save Adele. When her soul reaches Adele's body, the latter's soul reaches for Louise's body. Now both of them having swapped, Adele kills Louise in Adele's body with a heroin overdose, completely taking over her life and reconciling with David.
In the flashback, it is revealed that Rob was the one who was in Adele's body when Louise died. After Adele showed Rob how to project, he refused to give Adele's body back and killed her in his own body. Rob then proceeded to kill Louise after hijacking her body, wanting to be with David after falling in love with him, and resumes her life.
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
| 1 | "Chance Encounters" | Erik Richter Strand | Steve Lightfoot | 17 February 2021 (2021-02-17) | |
| A spilled drink at a bar leads to an awkward day at work for Louise, who's shaken again by night terrors. David introduces Adele to his new colleagues. | |||||
| 2 | "Lucid Dreaming" | Erik Richter Strand | Steve Lightfoot | 17 February 2021 (2021-02-17) | |
| A peek inside David and Adele's private life — and a look at Rob's dream journal — leaves Louise with more questions than answers. | |||||
| 3 | "The First Door" | Erik Richter Strand | Angela LaManna | 17 February 2021 (2021-02-17) | |
| Against her better judgment, Louise grows attached to both David and Adele, becoming increasingly enmeshed in their tense, complicated marriage. | |||||
| 4 | "Rob" | Erik Richter Strand | Angela LaManna | 17 February 2021 (2021-02-17) | |
| An accusation of violence threatens to unravel David's life, and more shocking news awaits him and Louise when Adele drops a bombshell. | |||||
| 5 | "The Second Door" | Erik Richter Strand | Steve Lightfoot | 17 February 2021 (2021-02-17) | |
| Despite David's warnings, Louise can't shake her concern for Adele, who sows seeds of doubt over what happened with Rob on her family estate. | |||||
| 6 | "Behind Her Eyes" | Erik Richter Strand | Steve Lightfoot | 17 February 2021 (2021-02-17) | |
| Louise pays a visit to David's former mistress, Marianne, in Brighton where the latter reveals how Adele vandalised her home and threatened her. She then confronts David about Rob's death when he explains it was Adele who threw his body in the well after he had overdosed on heroin. After he discovers that Louise has informed the police about Rob's death, David decides to tell them Adele's truth and sets for Scotland. Meanwhile Louise faces Adele for her surreal use of astral projection. When Adele finds out that Louise has told the police and David has decided to tell her truth, she decides to end her life while texting Louise. Worried, Louise arrives at Adele's house, to which she has set fire. Unable to break in, Louise decides to project out of her body to save Adele. When her soul reaches Adele's body, the latter's soul reaches for Louise's body. Now both of them having swapped, Adele kills Louise in Adele's body with a heroin overdose, completely taking over her life and reconciling with David. In the flashback, it is revealed that Rob was the one who was in Adele's body when Louise died. After Adele showed Rob how to project, he refused to give Adele's body back and killed her in his own body. Rob then proceeded to kill Louise after hijacking her body, wanting to be with David after falling in love with him, and resumes her life. | |||||
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