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Obsession (2023 TV series)

Obsession is a British erotic thriller miniseries released on Netflix in 2023.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Obsession is a British erotic thriller miniseries that premiered on Netflix on 13 April 2023. It follows a London surgeon whose affair with his son’s fiancée spirals into a destructive obsession.

What it is

The series is adapted from Josephine Hart’s 1991 novel *Damage*. It stars Richard Armitage as William, a respected surgeon, Charlie Murphy as Anna, Indira Varma, and Rish Shah as Jay. The story centres on William’s secret relationship with Anna, which threatens his career and family.

Key details

Obsession is a four-episode miniseries co-written by Morgan Lloyd Malcolm and Benji Walters. It premiered on Netflix globally, including in Canada, on 13 April 2023. The series is framed as an erotic thriller about secrecy, desire, and betrayal.

Reception

The series received largely negative reviews from critics and audiences overall. No detailed aggregate score is available from the supplied facts, but the response is characterised as unfavourable.

In short

  • British erotic thriller miniseries on Netflix, released 13 April 2023.
  • Based on Josephine Hart’s 1991 novel *Damage*.
  • Stars Richard Armitage, Charlie Murphy, Indira Varma, and Rish Shah.
  • Received negative reviews overall.
Canadian angle

The series is available to Canadian viewers through Netflix, making it accessible to Canadian audiences as part of the platform’s streaming catalogue.[1]

Quick questions

What is Obsession (2023) about?
It follows William, a London surgeon, who begins an affair with his son Jay’s fiancée, Anna. The affair escalates into an obsession that threatens his family, career, and life.
Is Obsession based on a book?
Yes. It is based on *Damage* (1991) by Josephine Hart.
Obsession (2023) reviews
The series was met with negative reviews from critics and audiences overall, according to the available source material.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obsession_(2023_TV_series)
    Supports: Premise, format, adaptation from Damage, cast, release date, and overall negative reception.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/obsession_2023
    Supports: Synopsis describing the surgeon’s affair with his son’s fiancée.
  3. Cosmopolitan UK — https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/entertainment/a43578208/netflix-obsession-ending-explained/
    Supports: Erotic-story description and ending-related commentary.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18831118/
    Supports: Short plot description and relationship premise.