Obsession: All to Know About Netflix’s Sensual Drama

Obsession is an upcoming sensual drama series that revolves around a surgeon’s affair with his son’s fiance, which translates into complicated relationship dynamics. Notably, the series is based on the British Novel Damage by Josephine Hart and will be produced by Gina Carter.

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A still from the Netflix drama Obsession

Obsession Cast

The complete cast of the series includes Charlie Murphy as Anna Barton, Richard Armitage as William Farrow, Indira Varma as Ingrid Farrow, Rish Shah as Jay Farrow, Pippa Bennett-Warner, Sonera Angel, Anil Goutam, Marion Bailey, Celine Arden, Isla Jackson-Ritchie and others in prominent roles.

The series is helmed by Glenn Leyburn and Lisa Barros D’Sa, with a screenplay from Morgan Lloyd and Malcolm Benji Walters. Moreover, it will have a total of 4 episodes with an average runtime of 40-50 minutes each.

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Obsession Plot

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A still from the Netflix drama Obsession

In this gripping psychological drama, an influential and successful surgeon finds himself struggling to maintain his composure, after getting infatuated with his son’s girlfriend.  Moreover, as visible from the trailer, his obsession with her grows more and more intense, and he becomes increasingly reckless in his behaviour, risking everything he has worked for in his career and personal life.

At first, the surgeon tries to resist his feelings, but he soon finds himself unable to stay away from the fiance, due to her alluring charisma. As their relationship becomes more physical, he begins to unravel, consumed by guilt and fear that his actions will be exposed.

Meanwhile, his son and wife become increasingly concerned about his eccentric behaviour, sensing that something is deeply wrong. As tensions rise and the surgeon’s secrets threaten to be exposed, he is forced to confront the consequences of his actions and the destructive nature of his ambition.

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A still from the Netflix drama Obsession

The series delves into the intricate web of human connections, revealing how the complexities of social hierarchies can lead to the unravelling of relationships. Against the pressure of class dynamics, the characters are pushed to their limits, as they struggle to maintain their identities and sense of self in the face of temptation and desire. 

Moreover, the glimpses of the official trailer hint at an explosive conclusion, filled with different twists and turns in each episode. With its sensual storyline and complicated characters, the series is a detailed study of attraction and infatuation and a delicate story about the dangers of giving in to our most immediate urges.

Notably, the series will be produced under the banner of Gaumont Film Company and Moonage Productions, along with Matthew Read, Frith Triplady, and Alison Jackson serving as the executive producers.

Obsession Trailer and Release Date

You can stream the series on Netflix, starting on 13th April 2023. Let us know your thoughts about it in the comment section below.

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Manjeet Singh
Manjeet Singh
Manjeet loves to steer conversations around films and pop culture(usually to the point of no return). Finding obscure movies and consuming their Wikipedia literature is his daytime hobby. Being a hopeless romantic about cinema is what keeps him going.

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