Lady in the Lake
Created by Alma Har'el
On Apple TV
A tense, period-set murder mystery centered on two women from different worlds whose lives collide around a missing girl, grounded in the systemic racism and sexism of 1960s Baltimore.
When the disappearance of a young girl grips the city of Baltimore on Thanksgiving 1966, the lives of two women, Maddie Schwartz and Cleo Sherwood, converge on a fatal collision course.
Where to watch
- StreamApple TV+
Questions people ask
Is Lady in the Lake sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Does Lady in the Lake leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is Lady in the Lake scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Is Lady in the Lake violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Is Lady in the Lake easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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Everything like Lady in the Lake, and what each one shares →
Like Lady in the Lake
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Lady in the Lake
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Lady in the Lake, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Lady in the Lake, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Lady in the Lake, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
