Doctor Foster

Doctor Foster

Can you ever really know someone?

Created by Mike Bartlett

On BBC One

2015–3 seasons15 episodes54 min7.0 / 10

A taut psychological thriller that excavates the violence lurking beneath a marriage, sustained across 15 episodes of escalating paranoia and betrayal.

A woman suspects her husband of having an affair. After following several lines of enquiries far more unravels including a streak of violence below the surface.

Essence

Ensemble

Like Doctor Foster

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Doctor Foster

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Doctor Foster, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Doctor Foster, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Doctor Foster, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.