· Alice Darla · Lifestyle
The Girlfriend (Prime Video): Plot, Cast, Book vs Series, Release Date
A sharp, high-tension thriller about a mother, her adult son, and the girlfriend who upsets the balance, arriving 10 September on Prime Video.
- What’s the plot? A wealthy London family fractures when a protective mother suspects her son’s new girlfriend is hiding motives – sparking a psychological game that spirals.
- Where can I watch? All six episodes stream on 10 September 2025 on Prime Video in 240+ regions.
- Is it based on a book? Yes, Michelle Frances’s bestselling novel, adapted for TV with Robin Wright directing and starring.
Quick glossary
- Series type: Psychological thriller (limited series)
- Creator/lead director: Robin Wright (also stars)
- Based on: The Girlfriend by Michelle Frances
- Episodes: 6 (full season drops at once)
- Platform: Prime Video (global)
- Release date: 10 September 2025 (global rollout)
What is The Girlfriend (no spoilers)?
Robin Wright plays Laura, a powerful London mother unsettled by her son Daniel’s new partner, Cherry.
The show tracks a three-hander of suspicion, desire, and control inside elite circles, where a misread gesture can trigger a chain reaction.
The Guardian’s interview frames the arena plainly: London’s billionaire class, private clubs, and townhouses where boundaries blur.
Wright describes wanting to “up the ante,” a line that mirrors the trailer’s sharp cut-to-black beats and whispered provocations.
Is The Girlfriend based on a book?
Yes. The series adapts Michelle Frances’s novel of the same name.
The show’s marketing leans harder into London’s ultra-wealthy milieu than most book summaries, sharpening the class gap that sits under the mother-son-girlfriend triangle.
Three quick differences to watch for on screen (non-spoiler):
- A glossier London power setting (clubs, cars, security details).
- A stronger emphasis on alternating POV to keep doubt in play.
- Visual cues in the trailer hint at surveillance and control rather than pure domestic menace.
The Girlfriend cast and characters
- Robin Wright as Laura (mother; formidable, image-conscious)
- Olivia Cooke as Cherry Laine (the girlfriend; charismatic, unreadable)
- Laurie Davidson as Daniel/Danny (the son; bright, malleable)
- Waleed Zuaiter as Howard (family ally with his own lines in the sand)
- Anna Chancellor, Francesca Corney, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Karen Henthorn, Leo Suter, and Tanya Moodie in key supporting roles.
(Cross-check roles and full grid on the title page if you need job titles and department credits.) IMDb
Release date & where to watch
Amazon confirms a six-episode, single-day drop on 10 September in 240+ regions.
UK viewers can stream on the Prime Video app and web.
Trailer
Below is the official trailer from Prime Video. It teases the triangle’s shifting power without giving away late-season turns.
Episode guide (bookmark this)
(We’ll update with episode titles and synopsis on launch day.)
- Episode 1 — TBA
- Episode 2 — TBA
- Episode 3 — TBA
- Episode 4 — TBA
- Episode 5 — TBA
- Episode 6 — TBA
Confirmed season size: 6 episodes.
Themes & visual style
Wright told The Guardian the team “had to up the ante,” nodding to scenes that toy with taboo and body language as a weapon.
That tracks with the teaser’s hushed threats, polished interiors, and abrupt cuts – luxury as a mask for rot.
If you like shows where a smile is a warning and wealth is a maze, this fits the brief.
FAQs
What is the plot of The Girlfriend?
A powerful London mother (Robin Wright) meets her son’s magnetic new partner (Olivia Cooke) and senses danger. As trust erodes, a tug-of-war begins part seduction, part protection – across clubs, clinics, and guarded townhouses. Every choice closes a door, and someone always watches.
Where can I watch The Girlfriend TV series?
On Prime Video. All six episodes premiere on 10 September 2025 and stream in 240+ regions via the Prime Video app and web. No staggered weekly rollout is listed in the press materials.
Is it the same as The Girlfriend Experience?
No – different project entirely (that’s a Starz series). This page covers Amazon’s The Girlfriend.
Should you watch it?
- You’re into elegant, needle-sharp thrillers with upscale settings.
- Olivia Cooke and Robin Wright in a two-way chess match is an easy sell.
- You prefer single-day drops you can finish in a weekend.
Update log
- 1 Sept 2025: Pre-launch hub published; added trailer, cast grid, date/episodes.
What we’ll add on premiere day
- Episode titles and short synopses
- Official age rating and content guidance
- Soundtrack highlights (episode-by-episode)
- Any late-breaking credits or location notes from Amazon’s press room
