What is Fool Me Once about?

Fool Me Once is a 2024 British television series created by Quay Street Productions, adapted from Harlan Coben's 2016 novel. The Netflix eight-part thriller follows Maya Stern, played by Michelle Keegan, an ex-soldier who experiences a traumatic shock after her husband, Joe Burkett, portrayed by Richard Armitage, is murdered. The series introduces viewers to Maya's unsettling discovery through a nanny cam given by a friend that was intended to ensure the safety of her daughter, Lilly. Unexpectedly, the camera captures her believed-to-be-dead husband, Joe, alive and visiting Lilly. This chilling revelation propels Maya on a dangerous quest to uncover a deep-rooted conspiracy connected not only to her husband's apparent survival but also to other family secrets. Characters such as Adeel Akhtar's DS Sami Kierce and Joanna Lumley's Judith Burkett become central figures as Maya probes into this mystery, while her niece and nephew grapple with their mother's unsolved murder. With a narrative interwoven through different timelines and perspectives, Fool Me Once is a suspense-ridden exploration of deceit, survival, and the lengths one will go to uncover the truth. The supporting cast includes Emmett J. Scanlan, Dino Fetscher, and Joe Armstrong, each contributing to the intricate story centred around betrayal, familial duty, and the haunting nature of unanswered questions.

The first episode of Fool Me Once aired on January 01, 2024 and the most recent episode to air was on January 01, 2024.