Obsession

About this product

Obsession is a four-part psychological thriller miniseries streaming on Prime Video that explores a destructive affair between a respected surgeon and his son's fiancée. Designed for mature audiences who enjoy tense, erotic British dramas with heavy dramatic fallout, it adapts the classic novel Damage into a modern television format.

What works well

• ✓Compelling performances from Richard Armitage and Charlie Murphy.
• ✓Fast-paced four-episode runtime allows for a single-sitting watch.
• ✓Visually stylish direction capturing high-tension atmospheric scenes.

Worth knowing

• iThe central narrative relies heavily on tired, predictable thriller tropes.
• iCharacter motivations often feel forced and lack psychological depth.