The Girlfriend (TV series)
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The Girlfriend is a psychological thriller television miniseries for Amazon Prime Video directed by Robin Wright and Andrea Harkin. Based on Michelle Frances' novel, the miniseries stars Robin Wright, Olivia Cooke, and Laurie Davidson. It premiered on 10 September 2025.
Infobox
Genre
Psychological thriller
Created by
Naomi Sheldon Gabbie Asher
Based on
The Girlfriend by Michelle Frances
Starring
Robin Wright Olivia Cooke Laurie Davidson Waleed Zuaiter Tanya Moodie Shalom Brune-Franklin Leo Suter Naomi Sheldon Karen Henthorn Francesca Corney Ben Miles Marina Bye Anna Chancellor
Music by
Ruth Barrett
Countries of origin
United Kingdom United States
Original language
English
No. of series
1
No. of episodes
6
Executive producers
Robin Wright Will Tennant Phil Robertson Caroline Norris Michelle Frances Gabbie Asher Dave Clarke John Zois María Cabello Jonathan Cavendish
Producers
Jonathan Cavendish Caroline Norris
Cinematography
Mattias Nyberg Paul Morris
Editors
Mark Davis Mags Arnold Marc Richardson Alex Mackie
Running time
45–52 minutes
Production companies
The Imaginarium Amazon MGM Studios
Network
Amazon Prime Video
Release
10 September 2025 (2025-09-10)
Tables
· Episodes
1
1
No.
1
Title
Episode 1
Directed by
Robin Wright
Written by
Naomi Sheldon
Gabbie Asher
Original release date
10 September 2025 (2025-09-10)
Laura Sanderson, a wealthy art gallery owner in London, is introduced to her son Daniel's new girlfriend, Cherry Laine, a real estate agent. Laura greets her warmly, though she is immediately struck by differences between Cherry’s working-class background and their own lifestyle. Over dinner, Cherry tries to make a good impression, sharing stories
Laura Sanderson, a wealthy art gallery owner in London, is introduced to her son Daniel's new girlfriend, Cherry Laine, a real estate agent. Laura greets her warmly, though she is immediately struck by differences between Cherry’s working-class background and their own lifestyle. Over dinner, Cherry tries to make a good impression, sharing stories
No.
Laura Sanderson, a wealthy art gallery owner in London, is introduced to her son Daniel's new girlfriend, Cherry Laine, a real estate agent. Laura greets her warmly, though she is immediately struck by differences between Cherry’s working-class background and their own lifestyle. Over dinner, Cherry tries to make a good impression, sharing stories
2
2
No.
2
Title
Episode 2
Directed by
Robin Wright
Written by
Marek Horn
Polly Cavendish
Original release date
10 September 2025 (2025-09-10)
Daniel invites Cherry to spend a holiday with his family in Spain. Although he offers to pay for a business-class flight, Cherry books a cheaper ticket and uses the extra money to shop, later changing her clothes at the airport to preserve appearances. When she arrives, Cherry meets Laura, Howard, and Laura's friend Isabella and her daughter, Danie
Daniel invites Cherry to spend a holiday with his family in Spain. Although he offers to pay for a business-class flight, Cherry books a cheaper ticket and uses the extra money to shop, later changing her clothes at the airport to preserve appearances. When she arrives, Cherry meets Laura, Howard, and Laura's friend Isabella and her daughter, Danie
No.
Daniel invites Cherry to spend a holiday with his family in Spain. Although he offers to pay for a business-class flight, Cherry books a cheaper ticket and uses the extra money to shop, later changing her clothes at the airport to preserve appearances. When she arrives, Cherry meets Laura, Howard, and Laura's friend Isabella and her daughter, Danie
3
3
No.
3
Title
Episode 3
Directed by
Robin Wright
Written by
Ava Wong Davies
Polly Cavendish
Original release date
10 September 2025 (2025-09-10)
Daniel shows Laura the apartment he intends to move into with Cherry. Laura voices concern but Daniel insists on independence. Cherry grows anxious about Laura’s investigations into her past as Daniel’s birthday approaches. Laura contacts Nicholas and his wife Millie, who reveal troubling episodes from Cherry’s former relationship, including instab
Daniel shows Laura the apartment he intends to move into with Cherry. Laura voices concern but Daniel insists on independence. Cherry grows anxious about Laura’s investigations into her past as Daniel’s birthday approaches. Laura contacts Nicholas and his wife Millie, who reveal troubling episodes from Cherry’s former relationship, including instab
No.
Daniel shows Laura the apartment he intends to move into with Cherry. Laura voices concern but Daniel insists on independence. Cherry grows anxious about Laura’s investigations into her past as Daniel’s birthday approaches. Laura contacts Nicholas and his wife Millie, who reveal troubling episodes from Cherry’s former relationship, including instab
4
4
No.
4
Title
Episode 4
Directed by
Andrea Harkin
Written by
Isis Davis
Smita Bhide
Original release date
10 September 2025 (2025-09-10)
Laura drives to Daniel and Cherry’s apartment intending to confess that Daniel is alive, after having told Cherry he died. She arrives to find Cherry tidying up, with signs that Daniel’s credit card has been used and that Cherry is wearing his clothing. Cherry asks about a funeral and Laura lies that there already was a small, private service. Laur
Laura drives to Daniel and Cherry’s apartment intending to confess that Daniel is alive, after having told Cherry he died. She arrives to find Cherry tidying up, with signs that Daniel’s credit card has been used and that Cherry is wearing his clothing. Cherry asks about a funeral and Laura lies that there already was a small, private service. Laur
No.
Laura drives to Daniel and Cherry’s apartment intending to confess that Daniel is alive, after having told Cherry he died. She arrives to find Cherry tidying up, with signs that Daniel’s credit card has been used and that Cherry is wearing his clothing. Cherry asks about a funeral and Laura lies that there already was a small, private service. Laur
5
5
No.
5
Title
Episode 5
Directed by
Andrea Harkin
Written by
Helen Kingston
Original release date
10 September 2025 (2025-09-10)
Cherry confronts Laura in front of Daniel, exposing Laura’s lies about Daniel’s death and the fake funeral. Daniel feels betrayed and hurt by his mother, while Cherry insists that Laura’s deceptions have disrupted their relationship during Daniel’s recovery. Laura begins to lose control both in her personal and professional life. She misses a signi
Cherry confronts Laura in front of Daniel, exposing Laura’s lies about Daniel’s death and the fake funeral. Daniel feels betrayed and hurt by his mother, while Cherry insists that Laura’s deceptions have disrupted their relationship during Daniel’s recovery. Laura begins to lose control both in her personal and professional life. She misses a signi
No.
Cherry confronts Laura in front of Daniel, exposing Laura’s lies about Daniel’s death and the fake funeral. Daniel feels betrayed and hurt by his mother, while Cherry insists that Laura’s deceptions have disrupted their relationship during Daniel’s recovery. Laura begins to lose control both in her personal and professional life. She misses a signi
6
6
No.
6
Title
Episode 6
Directed by
Andrea Harkin
Written by
Naomi Sheldon
Original release date
10 September 2025 (2025-09-10)
Daniel and Cherry return home after shopping for an engagement ring. Cherry expresses disappointment when Daniel suggests keeping their engagement private, but he later agrees to announce it. Meanwhile, Laura confronts Daniel outside the hospital, accusing him of believing her to be violent. He reveals their engagement and insists on being left alo
Daniel and Cherry return home after shopping for an engagement ring. Cherry expresses disappointment when Daniel suggests keeping their engagement private, but he later agrees to announce it. Meanwhile, Laura confronts Daniel outside the hospital, accusing him of believing her to be violent. He reveals their engagement and insists on being left alo
No.
Daniel and Cherry return home after shopping for an engagement ring. Cherry expresses disappointment when Daniel suggests keeping their engagement private, but he later agrees to announce it. Meanwhile, Laura confronts Daniel outside the hospital, accusing him of believing her to be violent. He reveals their engagement and insists on being left alo
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
| 1 | Episode 1 | Robin Wright | Naomi Sheldon Gabbie Asher | 10 September 2025 (2025-09-10) | |
| Laura Sanderson, a wealthy art gallery owner in London, is introduced to her son Daniel's new girlfriend, Cherry Laine, a real estate agent. Laura greets her warmly, though she is immediately struck by differences between Cherry’s working-class background and their own lifestyle. Over dinner, Cherry tries to make a good impression, sharing stories | |||||
| 2 | Episode 2 | Robin Wright | Marek Horn Polly Cavendish | 10 September 2025 (2025-09-10) | |
| Daniel invites Cherry to spend a holiday with his family in Spain. Although he offers to pay for a business-class flight, Cherry books a cheaper ticket and uses the extra money to shop, later changing her clothes at the airport to preserve appearances. When she arrives, Cherry meets Laura, Howard, and Laura's friend Isabella and her daughter, Danie | |||||
| 3 | Episode 3 | Robin Wright | Ava Wong Davies Polly Cavendish | 10 September 2025 (2025-09-10) | |
| Daniel shows Laura the apartment he intends to move into with Cherry. Laura voices concern but Daniel insists on independence. Cherry grows anxious about Laura’s investigations into her past as Daniel’s birthday approaches. Laura contacts Nicholas and his wife Millie, who reveal troubling episodes from Cherry’s former relationship, including instab | |||||
| 4 | Episode 4 | Andrea Harkin | Isis Davis Smita Bhide | 10 September 2025 (2025-09-10) | |
| Laura drives to Daniel and Cherry’s apartment intending to confess that Daniel is alive, after having told Cherry he died. She arrives to find Cherry tidying up, with signs that Daniel’s credit card has been used and that Cherry is wearing his clothing. Cherry asks about a funeral and Laura lies that there already was a small, private service. Laur | |||||
| 5 | Episode 5 | Andrea Harkin | Helen Kingston | 10 September 2025 (2025-09-10) | |
| Cherry confronts Laura in front of Daniel, exposing Laura’s lies about Daniel’s death and the fake funeral. Daniel feels betrayed and hurt by his mother, while Cherry insists that Laura’s deceptions have disrupted their relationship during Daniel’s recovery. Laura begins to lose control both in her personal and professional life. She misses a signi | |||||
| 6 | Episode 6 | Andrea Harkin | Naomi Sheldon | 10 September 2025 (2025-09-10) | |
| Daniel and Cherry return home after shopping for an engagement ring. Cherry expresses disappointment when Daniel suggests keeping their engagement private, but he later agrees to announce it. Meanwhile, Laura confronts Daniel outside the hospital, accusing him of believing her to be violent. He reveals their engagement and insists on being left alo | |||||
Accolades received by The Girlfriend · Reception › Accolades
Critics' Choice Television Awards
Critics' Choice Television Awards
Award
Critics' Choice Television Awards
Year
2026
Category
Best Limited Series
Recipient(s)
The Girlfriend
Result
Nominated
Best Actress in a Movie/Miniseries
Best Actress in a Movie/Miniseries
Award
Best Actress in a Movie/Miniseries
Year
Robin Wright
Category
Nominated
Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Award
Golden Globe Awards
Year
2026
Category
Best Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Television Film
Recipient(s)
The Girlfriend
Result
Nominated
Best Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
Best Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
Award
Best Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
Year
Robin Wright
Category
Nominated
| Award | Year | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
| Critics' Choice Television Awards | 2026 | Best Limited Series | The Girlfriend | Nominated | |
| Best Actress in a Movie/Miniseries | Robin Wright | Nominated | |||
| Golden Globe Awards | 2026 | Best Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Television Film | The Girlfriend | Nominated | |
| Best Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television | Robin Wright | Nominated |
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- The Girlfriendhttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the_girlfriend/s01
- The Girlfriendhttps://www.metacritic.com/tv/the-girlfriend/season-1
- IndieWirehttps://www.indiewire.com/criticism/shows/the-girlfriend-review-olivia-cooke-robin-wright-1235150193/
- "Nominations Announced for the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards Hosted by Chelsea Handler"https://www.criticschoice.com/2025/12/05/nominations-announced-for-the-31st-annual-critics-choice-awards-hosted-by-chelsea-handler/
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