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Behind Her Eyes

2021Show1 season6 episodesTV-MA

MysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic546.7Rotten Tomatoes63%59%

A nerve-racking, gripping mystery series about the mind and mystery.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for warmth, laughs or uplift.

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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes · best: S1E6 "Behind Her Eyes" 8.0

Episodes

7.3

Story

A single mother enters a world of twisted mind games when she begins an affair with her psychiatrist boss while secretly befriending his mysterious wife.

Feels like

  • Psychological Thriller
  • Mind-Bending Twist
  • Unreliable Narration
  • Toxic Relationships
  • Lucid Dreaming Mystery
  • Dark Domestic Suspense
  • Binge-Worthy Short Series
  • Emotional Manipulation
  • Neo-Noir Elements

Cast

12 of 12 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Erik Richter Strand
Written by
Sarah Pinborough
Produced by
Eliza Mellor, Daniel Toland
Music by
Rupert Gregson-Williams

Everyone

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Facts

February 17, 2021 · February 17, 2021 · Ended

First aired
February 17, 2021
Last aired
February 17, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Plagued by Nightmares, Dead All Along, Body Snatcher +9

  • Plagued by Nightmares
  • Dead All Along
  • Body Snatcher
  • Dark Secret
  • Big Fancy House
  • Adaptational Attractiveness
  • Gay Best Friend
  • Not Himself
  • Spared by the Adaptation
  • Astral Projection
  • Dream Weaver
  • The Bad Guy Wins

12 of 50 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Behind Her Eyes?"

Questions about Behind Her Eyes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Behind Her Eyes?

Netflix

In the United States, Behind Her Eyes streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Behind Her Eyes worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 54).

How long does it take to watch Behind Her Eyes?

5 h

About 5 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 2021 to 2021.

Will I feel good after watching Behind Her Eyes?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Behind Her Eyes good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeens

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Behind Her Eyes use?

Plagued by NightmaresDead All AlongBody SnatcherDark SecretBig Fancy HouseAdaptational AttractivenessGay Best FriendNot HimselfSpared by the AdaptationAstral ProjectionDream WeaverThe Bad Guy Winsand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 tropes for it, including Plagued by Nightmares, Dead All Along, and Body Snatcher.