The Girlfriend TV series
The Girlfriend — Key Facts
- Based On: Novel The Girlfriend by Michelle Frances
- Platform / Network: Amazon Prime Video (Exclusively globally)
- Creator / Adaptation: Adapted for TV by Gabbie Asher & Naomi Sheldon
- Directors / Showrunner: Robin Wright stars and also directs; serves as executive producer
- Genre / Tone: Psychological thriller / suspense drama; themes of class conflict, suspicion, maternal obsession, and perspective (whose story is “true”?)
- Premiere Date: September 10, 2025 — all six episodes released at once
- Episodes & Runtime: Six episodes; individual run times approximately 45-55 minutes each
- Main Cast:
- Robin Wright as Laura
- Olivia Cooke as Cherry
- Laurie Davidson as Daniel (Laura’s son)
- Waleed Zuaiter (as Howard, Laura’s husband)
- Plus Tanya Moodie, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Anna Chancellor,Karen Henthorn, Leo Suter, Francesca Corney in supporting roles
- Production / Filming Locations: Filming took place in London and Spain in mid-2024
- Producers & Executive Producers: Produced by Imaginarium Productions & Amazon MGM Studios. Executive producers include Robin Wright, Jonathan Cavendish, Michelle Frances, Will Tennant, Gabbie Asher, and others. Caroline Norris is series producer.
- Narrative Structure: Told from multiple perspectives (primarily Laura’s and Cherry’s) — the story invites viewers to assess which narrative to trust
- Release Details: Premieres globally (in more than 240 countries & territories) via Prime Video at midnight PT / 3:00 AM ET; full season available for binge from first day