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Prime Video’s The Girlfriend Gets ‘Really Serious’ in Episode 5 Says Cast, and You Won’t Believe Why

The six-episode series explores psychological tensions triggered by class deception and family conflict, with Robin Wright directing half the episodes, Amazon Prime announced.

  • On September 10, 2025, Prime Video premiered The Girlfriend, releasing all six episodes worldwide at 12:00 a.m. PT / 3:00 a.m. ET and starring Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke.
  • Adapted from Michelle Frances's novel, the drama begins when Daniel brings home his new girlfriend Cherry, upending Laura's life in their St John's Wood mansion and Spanish holiday home.
  • Over six episodes, the six-episode first season features a dual-perspective structure showing Laura and Cherry's viewpoints, exploring themes of grief, class conflict, maternal instinct, and female rivalry.
  • Early reviews praise the show as binge-worthy and gripping, with critics noting Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke's performances and the tense perspectives likely to spark viewer debate.
  • Viewers are left to decide who is the villain between Laura and Cherry, as a mid-season twist forces reassessment, while the show explores desires shaped by class and money.
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NME broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
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