Obsession is the latest Netflix series that you will be, erm, obsessed with.
Based on Josephine Hart’s 1991 book Damage, which centred on a British politician’s scandalous love affair with his son’s fiancée, this four-part erotic thriller most definitely gives us steamy Fifty Shades of Grey slash Sex/Life vibes, so things are certainly hot under the collar over here. As per the book, the series, which stars Richard Armitage and Charlie Murphy, will follow the tale of a forbidden affair, but this time between a top surgeon and his son’s fiancée. As their dark and passionate secret spirals out of control, so does the pair’s all-engulfing, dangerous obsession with each other. But to what extent?
Ana Blumenkron
If you need to know more about this new series, then keep reading.
What is the official plot of Obsession?
The official synopsis via Netflix reads: “Obsession is a thrilling and seductive four-part limited series about erotic obsession and forbidden desire. A contemporary adaptation of Josephine Hart’s novella, Damage, the story centers around a dangerous love triangle that emerges when the enigmatic Anna Barton embarks on a passionate affair with her fiance’s father, William. Whilst Anna fights to sustain both relationships, William is drawn into an obsessive spiral. But how long can they keep their secret hidden before someone gets hurt?” Sounds so good!
Ana Blumenkron
What is Obsession based on?
As we stated earlier, Obsession is based on Josephine Hart’s bestselling book from 1991, which was turned into a movie in 1992, starring Jeremy Irons, Juliette Binoche, and the brilliant Miranda Richardson, who was nominated for an Oscar for it. So, it’s safe to say expectations are high for the new show!
Is there a trailer for Obsession?
Yes, there is. Netflix shared the trailer with the caption: You’ve never seen daddy issues like this… ❤️🔥 The tense, erotic thriller starring @RCArmitage and @CharlieBMurphy comes to Netflix 13 April. #ObsessionNetflix. Check it out below and brace yourself for the steaminess: