
Obsession
Obsession comes at a cost.
On Netflix
A taut, claustrophobic erotic thriller built on transgressive desire and the unraveling of a respectable man's life through infidelity and obsession.
A respected London surgeon's affair with his son's fiancée turns into an erotic infatuation that threatens to change their lives forever.
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Does Obsession leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 96% of series.
Is Obsession easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Is Obsession sad? Yes. More sad than 84% of series.
Is Obsession scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Is Obsession violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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