Full disclosure, I never watched the 1987 film, which this eight episode series is based on. Fatal Attraction premiered late April, this year on Paramount+. It concluded late May so I am still (sort of) playing catch up.
A passionate affair takes a volatile and dangerous turn when a woman (Lizzy Caplan) refuses to allow her married lover (Joshua Jackson - Dawson's Creek) to put an end to it.
Is Jackson the most successful Dawson's Creek star? The Affair (similar theme to this series really), Dr Death, a few films and now this.
Lizzy Caplan was cast to star as Alex, portrayed by Glenn Close in the film. While Joshua Jackson was cast as Dan, portrayed by Michael Douglas.
Also starring Amanda Peet, Alyssa Jirrels, Toby Huss, Reno Wilson, Brian Goodman,Wanda De Jesus, Doreen Calderon, Jessica Harper, John Getz, Toks Olagundoye, David Sullivan, Isabella Briggs, Walter Perez, David Meunier and Dee Wallace all star.
It feels a bit on the B grade side, if I am honest. Paramount+ have given us some decent dramas of late. Tulsa King, The Flatshare, Evil, Five Bedrooms and The Betoota Advocate Presents.
So my subscription does get a decent workout. In this light on week to week TV era right now. The writers strike, end of winter, too much reality TV on Australian TV. It's time to catch up with some series on my watchlists.
So no spoilers here, however I don't think you will ever pick the killer. I needed to read a recap to completely understand what I just watched.
Will a second series come? We are left on a bit of a random cliffhanger, despite the killer being revealed. Also could this have been slightly shorter? I feel they dragged it all out a little too much. Six episodes would have been tighter.
That said this isn't a bad watch, it's just not the best. It's addictive, easy to consume but the conclusion is a little underwhelming.
Paramount+ is the home of Fatal Attraction's 2023 remake.
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