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 Sarah Pinborough's 2017 novel of the same name, that premiered on Netflix on 17 February 2021. The limited series stars Tom Bateman, Simona Brown, Eve Hewson and Robert Aramayo.
Infobox
Genre
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 is 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 is 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 is shaken again by night terrors. David introduces Adele to his new colleagues.
2
2
No.
2
Title
"Lucid Dreams"
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 cannot shake her concern for Adele, who sows seeds of doubt over what happened with Rob.
Despite David's warnings, Louise cannot shake her concern for Adele, who sows seeds of doubt over what happened with Rob.
No.
Despite David's warnings, Louise cannot shake her concern for Adele, who sows seeds of doubt over what happened with Rob.
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 visits 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 that Adele threw his body in the well after he overdosed on heroin. After he discovers that Louise has informed the police about Rob's death, David decid
Louise visits 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 that Adele threw his body in the well after he overdosed on heroin. After he discovers that Louise has informed the police about Rob's death, David decid
No.
Louise visits 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 that Adele threw his body in the well after he overdosed on heroin. After he discovers that Louise has informed the police about Rob's death, David decid
| 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 is shaken again by night terrors. David introduces Adele to his new colleagues. | |||||
| 2 | "Lucid Dreams" | 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 cannot shake her concern for Adele, who sows seeds of doubt over what happened with Rob. | |||||
| 6 | "Behind Her Eyes" | Erik Richter Strand | Steve Lightfoot | 17 February 2021 (2021-02-17) | |
| Louise visits 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 that Adele threw his body in the well after he overdosed on heroin. After he discovers that Louise has informed the police about Rob's death, David decid | |||||
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- Writers Guild of America Westhttps://directories.wga.org/project/1192937/behind-her-eyes
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- "'The Crown' Producers Making Psychological Thriller 'Behind Her Eyes' for Netflix"https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/netflix-the-crown-producers-team-for-behind-her-eyes-1203117999/
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- Rotten Tomatoeshttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/behind_her_eyes/s01
- Metacritichttps://www.metacritic.com/tv/behind-her-eyes/season-1
- the Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/feb/17/behind-her-eyes-review-who-knew-threesomes-could-be-so-dull-netflix
- Rolling Stonehttps://www.rollingstone.com/tv/tv-reviews/behind-her-eyes-netflix-review-1125318/
- The Independenthttps://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/behind-her-eyes-review-netflix-b1802877.html
- The Irish Timeshttps://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio-web/behind-her-eyes-an-over-the-top-oversexed-but-wonderful-netflix-thriller-1.4487342