Obsession

Obsession

Obsession comes at a cost.

On Netflix

20231 season4 episodes6.4 / 10

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.

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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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56/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity77

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise55

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love39

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Obsession, and what each one shares →

Like Obsession

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Obsession

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Obsession, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Obsession, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Obsession, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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