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5 shows like The Girlfriend including twisty family drama

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The Girlfriend, available on Prime Video, is a steamy thriller that has become a massive hit, with fans clamouring for more episodes.

Featuring Olivia Cooke and Robin Wright, the series centres around an overly protective mother who grows suspicious of her son's new girlfriend, set against the backdrop of breathtaking locations.

Presented from two distinct viewpoints, the series leaves viewers to determine who is at fault. With no news yet of a second season, fans might be searching for similar shows to binge-watch.

Here are a few other series that make for the perfect follow-up to the latest Prime Video sensation.

Ready to stream on Netflix, this mystery drama follows a similar theme of family secrets and uncertainty about whom to trust.

Packed with unexpected plot twists, the miniseries is based on Elin Hilderbrand's novel of the same name.

Boasting an all-star cast including Nicole Kidman, Eve Hewson and Dakota Fanning, this is one not to be missed.

The show initially received acclaim for its captivating performances.

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Available for streaming on Prime Video, The Better Sister is a limited series featuring Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks.

Based on Alafair Burke's 2019 novel, it tells the story of two estranged sisters, one married to and the other divorced from the same man.

The sisters are compelled to reunite after he is murdered, leading to a tumultuous family gathering.

Both lead actresses received praise from critics.

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Prime Video's Tell Me Your Secrets is a thrilling series that bears similarities to The Girlfriend.

The plot revolves around three characters, each harbouring a mysterious and troubling past.

As the story unfolds, it becomes increasingly difficult to distinguish between victim and perpetrator, with their motives becoming ever more ambiguous.

The series features Lily Rabe as Emma, Amy Brennerman as Mary, and Hamish Linklater as John.

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Disney Plus offers The Stolen Girl, a gripping crime drama starring Denise Gough, Holliday Grainger, and Ambika Mod.

This adaptation of Alex Dahl's novel Playdate, like The Girlfriend, explores themes of family and obsessive behaviour.

The five-part series follows a frantic Europe-wide search after a mother discovers her daughter has been kidnapped during a play date.

Filming kicked off in Manchester in June 2023, and the series premiered in April 2025.

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Fans of The Girlfriend will be captivated by the British erotic thriller Obsession, available on Netflix.

The miniseries features Charlie Murphy as Anna and Richard Armitage as William.

William, a surgeon, embarks on an affair with his son's fiancee, Anna, leading to an obsession that jeopardises both his career and life.

With just four episodes, Obsession provides an irresistible binge-watch that viewers won't be able to resist.

The Girlfriend is on Prime Video

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