Fatal Attraction (2023–2023)

TV ShowEndedParamount+Thriller1 season, 8 episodes
Fatal Attraction posterReview score: 49%

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Plot

A deep-dive reimagining of the classic psychosexual thriller and ‘80s cultural touchstone, the new series will explore fatal attraction and the timeless themes of marriage and infidelity, through the lens of modern attitudes towards strong women, personality disorders and coercive control.

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  1. 01Fatal Attraction S01E03The Watchful HeartS01E03 · 6.8In the past, a look into Alex’s personal and professional life outside of Dan and a retelling of the events of their affair from her perspective. In the present Dan reconnects with Beth and hoping to find evidence to exonerate himself, begins his investigation with Mike resulting in a visit to Brooker.
  2. 02Fatal Attraction S01E04Beautiful MosaicsS01E04 · 6.6A retelling of the emotional impact of Dan’s betrayal from the perspective of Dan's wife, Beth. As the Gallagher's settle into their new home, Beth meets potential buyers for the house they are leaving and tries to ignore the gut feeling that something is not right in her marriage, until tragedy strikes and makes that impossible.
  3. 03Fatal Attraction S01E05Medial WomanS01E05 · 6.6In the past after a chance encounter has deadly consequences, Dan decides to confess to Beth about his affair with Alex, while Alex's actions against the Gallaghers only get more severe. By the end of the day Dan's fate is already sealed, even if he doesn't know it yet. In the present Ellen bonds with a new friend while Dan meets an old colleague for lunch and information.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode8Episodes2023Aired 6.3Season avg
  1. S01E01Fatal Attraction S01E01PilotApril 30, 2023 5.8In the present, after serving 15 years in prison for the murder of Alexandra Forrest, Daniel Gallagher is paroled with the goals of reconnec
  2. S01E02Fatal Attraction S01E02The Movie In Your MindApril 30, 2023 5.4In the past, an intensely passionate connection turns sour when Dan realizes Alex wants more from him than the impression she's been giving.
  3. S01E03Fatal Attraction S01E03Season's bestThe Watchful HeartApril 30, 2023 6.8In the past, a look into Alex’s personal and professional life outside of Dan and a retelling of the events of their affair from her perspec
  4. S01E04Fatal Attraction S01E04Beautiful MosaicsMay 7, 2023 6.6A retelling of the emotional impact of Dan’s betrayal from the perspective of Dan's wife, Beth. As the Gallagher's settle into their new hom
  5. S01E05Fatal Attraction S01E05Medial WomanMay 14, 2023 6.6In the past after a chance encounter has deadly consequences, Dan decides to confess to Beth about his affair with Alex, while Alex's action
  6. S01E06Fatal Attraction S01E06The DillingersMay 21, 2023 6.4Further in Alex's past, before she met Dan, is reflected through her time spent with Emma and Clay, two people whose kindness and help she w
  7. S01E07Fatal Attraction S01E07Best FriendsMay 28, 2023 6.6In the present, Dan prepares the application for his new trial and shares it with the people in his life who were most affected by the origi
  8. S01E08Fatal Attraction S01E08CaregivingMay 28, 2023 6.4The collision course Dan set for everyone around him plays out in both the past and present. Dan tries to move forward with regret and hones

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Cast

Lizzy CaplanLizzy CaplanAlex ForrestJoshua JacksonJoshua JacksonDan GallagherAmanda PeetAmanda PeetBeth GallagherAlyssa JirrelsAlyssa JirrelsEllen GallagherToby HussToby HussMike GerardReno WilsonReno WilsonDet. Earl BrookerBrian GoodmanBrian GoodmanArthur Tomlinson

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