Behind Her Eyes
I watched Behind Her Eyes…
**Spoiler free review**
Behind Her Eyes is a psychological thriller which captivated me from the very first episode. It had the perfect blend of suspense, romance and psychological twists, which kept me asking what’s next? It made me want more and forced me to binge my way onto the next episode. But half way through the series, I started thinking, so why were the descriptions saying this was a ‘supernatural’ show? Then all of a sudden – WHOA! There it was, my question answered. Great thriller, twists, mind bending suspense romance. What’s not to like. My 1st Take – if you are looking for a psychological thriller with a supernatural flavor and a chilling twist, you’ve come to the right place. This one checks all the boxes. Watch!
The Details
Where to Watch: Netflix
Release Date: February 17, 2021 (USA)
No of Episodes: 6
Behind Her Eyes is a Netflix Series, released on the platform as a limited series on February 17th 2021 in the USA.
Behind Her Eyes starts off with a budding romance between Louise, a single mother, and her married boss David. Louise is pulled into a strong forbidden desire for David and and strange, complex pull towards his seemingly distressed wife Adele. The chemistry between Louise and David is undeniable and at the same time, the compassion that Louise feels toward Adele is understandable.
However, as the show progresses, you feel like you, yourself are Louise’s best friend and can’t help screaming at the screen and shouting at her to stay the hell away from both of them. For heaven’s sake!!
Director: Erik Richter Strand
Writer/Screenplay: Steve Lightfoot
Based on: Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough
Behind Her Eyes has a great rhythm and flow to the show. It flows nicely from one episode to another. The story moves brilliantly, connecting each episode to another, as it should, excellent for binge watchers (like me!). But also, having a nice episodic flow to it, as any show should have, keeping the intrigue alive for the next episode.
Main Cast
Adele Ferguson (née Campbell): Eve Hewson
Dr. David Ferguson: Tom Bateman
Louise Barnsley: Simona Brown
Rob Hoyle: Robert Aramayo
The cast of Behind Her Eyes is excellent. Simona Brown does a superb job of bringing Louise to life. She is the heart and soul of the show and not enough can be said about the transformational performance she puts in right to the end. And I do have to give a shout out to the adorable Tyler Howitt who plays Louise son Adam. It really gave me the chills! Tom Bateman does a good job of portraying the tortured husband. But Eve Hewson gives a stellar performance with the multidimensional character of Adele. Robert Aramayo, who plays Adele’s best friend Rob, have great dynamics and with every scene, lead us into a winding journey of intrigue.
Music: Rupert Gregson-Williams
The music appropriately captures the suspenseful essence of the movie. Although lacking any memorable moments for me, it provides the essential backdrop to the narrative, carrying it through the dramatic highs and lows and adding to the cinematic experience.
Cinematography: Felix Wiedemann
The suspenseful nature of the movie was brought to life by some interesting cinematography. There were some stark imagery that contrasted life and death, brought into light from the perspective of the detective. The visuals emphasized the crime scenes and enhanced the chilling effects of the darkness of the characters. Overall, I felt, it left a lasting impression on the viewer.
Final Thoughts…
At the very end, the camera pans into Louise’s eyes, cold, lovelessly staring into Adam’s eyes, and the name for series hits me like a pile of bricks, what really lies Behind Her Eyes?
I hoped you like this review. If you watched this show, please share your thoughts in the comments.