What is ‘Obsession’ about? Plot of Netflix’s erotic miniseries explained

The limited series is based on Josephine Hart's novella 'Damage', which has been described as a captivating, sensual story of forbidden desire
PUBLISHED APR 13, 2023
Charlie Murphy and Richard Armitage in 'Obsession' (Netflix)
Charlie Murphy and Richard Armitage in 'Obsession' (Netflix)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Obsession', Netflix's upcoming British erotic thriller series, is based on Josephine Hart's novella 'Damage' and centers on a dangerous love triangle that involves Anna Barton and her fiance's father William. While Anna struggles to keep both relationships alive, William is drawn into an obsessive spiral.

The limited series was directed by Glenn Leyburn and Lisa Barros D'Sa and written by Morgan Lloyd-Malcolm and Benji Walters. Moonage Films' executive producers include Gaumont's Matthew Read, Frith Tiplady, and Alison Jackson, and veteran Gina Carter oversaw production. Charlie Murphy and Richard Armitage star as Anna and William in the upcoming Netflix series.

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What is the plot of ‘Obsession’?

The series revolves around William, a respectable London surgeon who falls for his son Martyn's fiancee Anna Barton. While Anna tries to keep both relationships alive, William goes into an obsessive spiral that his wife Ingrid is oblivious of. But how long can William and Anna keep their romance hidden before someone is hurt?

The limited series is based on 'Damage', which has been described as a captivating, sensual, erotic story of forbidden desire. It has been filmed from William's point of view.

The British limited series premieres on Netflix on April 13, 2023.

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