'Obsession: Stalked by My Lover': Release date, plot, cast and all you need to know about Lifetime's 'Thrillogy’ series' first installment

Madison and her roommate Blake's friendship soon turns romantic but she finds herself locked in a treacherous game of cat and mouse after learning about his real self
UPDATED JUL 7, 2020
(Lifetime)
(Lifetime)

Lifetime is all set to bring to you its three-night movie event with 'Obsession' movie series. The 'Thrillogy' narrates the story of Madison Turner and her disturbing relationship with her roommate-turned-lover Blake Collins. The three installments will premiere on consecutive nights. Here’s everything you need to know about the first movie 'Obsession: Stalked by My Lover' ahead of its release. Read about the second and third installments of the series here.

Release Date 

'Obsession: Stalked by My Lover' will premiere on July 10 at 8 pm ET on Lifetime. 

Plot 

The official synopsis for the movie reads, "When 20-year-old Madison Turner's roommate situation falls through, she is forced to quickly find a new one. Using a roommate-finder app, Madison chooses 20-year-old Blake Collins–attractive and charismatic, who offers to pay 3 months' rent upfront. Madison and Blake hit it off, and their friendship soon turns romantic."

"What Madison doesn’t know is that Blake is now using Madison and her wealthy sister Evie to pull off the ultimate score that will set him up for life. When Madison and Evie discover that Blake isn’t who he says he is, Madison begins to dig into Blake’s past. When she learns of Blake’s big score, and that he’s willing to go to dangerous and deadly means to make it happen, she finds herself locked in a treacherous game of cat and mouse," it adds. 

Cast

Celeste Desjardins

Celeste Desjardins is a Canadian actor best known for appearing in the pilot for 'The Bold Type'. She has also acted in 2017’s action-thriller series 'Taken', which also stars Bryan Mills and Christina Hart. Desjardins was seen as Claire Broman in another series 'Lost & Found'. 

Travis Nelson

Travis Nelson will be playing Blake Collins in Lifetime’s ‘Obsession’ movie series. The Canadian actor is famous for his works in 'Tucker and Dale vs Evil', 'Dark Hearts' and 'Haunting Melissa'. 

Kelly Hope Taylor 

Kelly Hope Taylor is an actor, voice artists, and writer, whose credits include Netflix’s critically-acclaimed film ‘Good Sam’. She had recurring roles in many television series on Showcase, UPN and CTV. She plays the supporting lead in Lifetime's trilogy. 

Creators 

Alexandre Carriere has directed the script for 'Obsession: Stalked by My Lover' written by Melissa Cassera. 

Trailer

The official trailer for 'Obsession: Stalked by My Lover' is yet to be released by Lifetime. 

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