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== Reception ==
== Reception ==
The series was met with positive reviews. The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 61% approval rating for the first season with an average rating of 5.61/10, based on 22 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "''Behind Her Eyes''' many twists may be unexpected, but limited character development also leaves them feeling unearned - still, it may be just bonkers enough to keep forgiving viewers entertained."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/behind_her_eyes/s01 |title=Behind Her Eyes: Season 1 (2021) |website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |publisher=[[Fandango Media|Fandango]] |access-date=17 February 2021}}</ref> On [[Metacritic]], it has a weighted average score of 51 out of 100, based on 11 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/behind-her-eyes/season-1 |title=Behind Her Eyes - Season 1 Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=17 February 2021}}</ref>
The series was met with mixed reviews. The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 61% approval rating for the first season with an average rating of 5.61/10, based on 22 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "''Behind Her Eyes''' many twists may be unexpected, but limited character development also leaves them feeling unearned - still, it may be just bonkers enough to keep forgiving viewers entertained."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/behind_her_eyes/s01 |title=Behind Her Eyes: Season 1 (2021) |website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |publisher=[[Fandango Media|Fandango]] |access-date=17 February 2021}}</ref> On [[Metacritic]], it has a weighted average score of 51 out of 100, based on 11 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/behind-her-eyes/season-1 |title=Behind Her Eyes - Season 1 Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=17 February 2021}}</ref>


''[[The Guardian]]'' stated in their review of the series, “Who knew threesomes could be so boring?”, giving the series a 2 star rating.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-17|title=Behind Her Eyes review – who knew threesomes could be so dull?|url=http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/feb/17/behind-her-eyes-review-who-knew-threesomes-could-be-so-dull-netflix|access-date=2021-02-17|website=the Guardian|language=en}}</ref> ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' stated “Netflix’s new erotic thriller self-destructs with a series of needlessly crazy twists”.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sepinwall|first=Alan|last2=Sepinwall|first2=Alan|date=2021-02-15|title='Behind Her Eyes' and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Ending|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/tv-reviews/behind-her-eyes-netflix-review-1125318/|access-date=2021-02-17|website=Rolling Stone|language=en-US}}</ref> ''[[The Independent]]'' gave the series a 2 star rating, stating “One bizarre twist can’t make up for the yawning lulls”.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-17|title=One bizarre twist can’t make up for the yawning lulls in Behind Her Eyes – review|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/behind-her-eyes-review-netflix-b1802877.html|access-date=2021-02-17|website=The Independent|language=en}}</ref> ''[[The Irish Times]]'' gave a mostly negative review stating “You may be charmed. Or it’s possible you will wonder why you wasted six hours of your life.”<ref>{{Cite web|last=Power|first=Ed|title=Behind Her Eyes: An over-the-top, oversexed – but wonderful – Netflix thriller|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio-web/behind-her-eyes-an-over-the-top-oversexed-but-wonderful-netflix-thriller-1.4487342|access-date=2021-02-17|website=The Irish Times|language=en}}</ref> Patrick Cremona from ''[[Radio Times]]'' said of the series, that it “flits from the bland to the bizarre without being particularly convincing or compelling”.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Behind Her Eyes review: Uneven thriller with wacky premise takes too long to get going|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/behind-her-eyes-review-netflix/|access-date=2021-02-17|website=Radio Times|language=en}}</ref>
''[[The Guardian]]'' stated in their review of the series, “Who knew threesomes could be so boring?”, giving the series a 2 star rating.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-17|title=Behind Her Eyes review – who knew threesomes could be so dull?|url=http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/feb/17/behind-her-eyes-review-who-knew-threesomes-could-be-so-dull-netflix|access-date=2021-02-17|website=the Guardian|language=en}}</ref> ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' stated “Netflix’s new erotic thriller self-destructs with a series of needlessly crazy twists”.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sepinwall|first=Alan|last2=Sepinwall|first2=Alan|date=2021-02-15|title='Behind Her Eyes' and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Ending|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/tv-reviews/behind-her-eyes-netflix-review-1125318/|access-date=2021-02-17|website=Rolling Stone|language=en-US}}</ref> ''[[The Independent]]'' gave the series a 2 star rating, stating “One bizarre twist can’t make up for the yawning lulls”.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-17|title=One bizarre twist can’t make up for the yawning lulls in Behind Her Eyes – review|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/behind-her-eyes-review-netflix-b1802877.html|access-date=2021-02-17|website=The Independent|language=en}}</ref> ''[[The Irish Times]]'' gave a mostly negative review stating “You may be charmed. Or it’s possible you will wonder why you wasted six hours of your life.”<ref>{{Cite web|last=Power|first=Ed|title=Behind Her Eyes: An over-the-top, oversexed – but wonderful – Netflix thriller|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio-web/behind-her-eyes-an-over-the-top-oversexed-but-wonderful-netflix-thriller-1.4487342|access-date=2021-02-17|website=The Irish Times|language=en}}</ref> Patrick Cremona from ''[[Radio Times]]'' said of the series, that it “flits from the bland to the bizarre without being particularly convincing or compelling”.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Behind Her Eyes review: Uneven thriller with wacky premise takes too long to get going|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/behind-her-eyes-review-netflix/|access-date=2021-02-17|website=Radio Times|language=en}}</ref>

Revision as of 07:18, 26 February 2021

Behind Her Eyes
Genre
Created bySteve Lightfoot
Based onBehind Her Eyes
by Sarah Pinborough
Directed byErik Richter Strand
Starring
ComposerRupert Gregson-Williams
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producers
  • Steve Lightfoot
  • Eliza Mellor
  • Suzanne Mackie
  • Andy Harries
  • Jessica Burdett
CinematographyFelix Wiedemann
Editors
  • Amy Hounsell
  • Brenna Rangott
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time47–53 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNetflix
Release17 February 2021 (2021-02-17)

Behind Her Eyes is a British supernatural psychological thriller web series created by Steve Lightfoot, based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Sarah Pinborough, that premiered on Netflix on 17 February 2021.[5] The limited series stars Eve Hewson, Tom Bateman, Simona Brown and Robert Aramayo.

Synopsis

Behind Her Eyes follows the story of a single mother, whose "world is thrown off kilter when she begins an affair with her new boss David and matters take an even stranger turn when she’s drawn into an unlikely friendship with his wife Adele. What starts as an unconventional love triangle soon becomes a dark, psychological tale of suspense and twisted revelations, as Louise finds herself caught in a dangerous web of secrets where nothing and no-one is what they seem."[6]

Cast and characters

Episodes

No.Title [7]Directed by [8]Written by [7]Original release date [9]
1"Chance Encounters"Erik Richter StrandSteve Lightfoot17 February 2021 (2021-02-17)
2"Lucid Dreaming"Erik Richter StrandSteve Lightfoot17 February 2021 (2021-02-17)
3"The First Door"Erik Richter StrandAngela LaManna17 February 2021 (2021-02-17)
4"Rob"Erik Richter StrandAngela LaManna17 February 2021 (2021-02-17)
5"The Second Door"Erik Richter StrandSteve Lightfoot17 February 2021 (2021-02-17)
6"Behind Her Eyes"Erik Richter StrandSteve Lightfoot17 February 2021 (2021-02-17)

Production

Development

On 25 January 2019, it was announced that Netflix had given the production a series order for a six-episode first season.[10] Steve Lightfoot is credited as the creator and executive producer of the series.[11] In August 2019, it was announced that Erik Richter Strand will direct the limited series.[8]

Casting

In August 2019, it was confirmed that Simona Brown, Eve Hewson, Tom Bateman and Robert Aramayo would star in the limited series.[8][12]

Filming

Principal photography for the limited series took place in London and Scotland, from June to October 2019.[13]

Release

On 4 February 2021, Netflix released the official trailer for the limited series.[14] The limited series was released on 17 February 2021.[3]

Reception

The series was met with mixed reviews. The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 61% approval rating for the first season with an average rating of 5.61/10, based on 22 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "Behind Her Eyes' many twists may be unexpected, but limited character development also leaves them feeling unearned - still, it may be just bonkers enough to keep forgiving viewers entertained."[15] On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 51 out of 100, based on 11 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[16]

The Guardian stated in their review of the series, “Who knew threesomes could be so boring?”, giving the series a 2 star rating.[17] Rolling Stone stated “Netflix’s new erotic thriller self-destructs with a series of needlessly crazy twists”.[18] The Independent gave the series a 2 star rating, stating “One bizarre twist can’t make up for the yawning lulls”.[19] The Irish Times gave a mostly negative review stating “You may be charmed. Or it’s possible you will wonder why you wasted six hours of your life.”[20] Patrick Cremona from Radio Times said of the series, that it “flits from the bland to the bizarre without being particularly convincing or compelling”.[21]

References

  1. ^ "Netflix series Behind Her Eyes starring Eva Hewson due out in 2021". Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 4 November 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  2. ^ Burrows, Lisa-Marie (9 August 2019). "Netflix Psychological Thriller Behind Her Eyes Starts Production & Announces Cast". Film and TV Now. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
  3. ^ a b Jensen, Erin; Arnowitz, Leora (19 January 2021). "Netflix in February: Our last date with 'To All The Boys,' 'Malcolm & Marie' debuts". USA Today. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  4. ^ Hennigan, Adrian. "Netflix's New Thriller 'Behind Her Eyes' Has a Bland Beginning but a Killer Ending". Haaretz. Haaretz. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
  5. ^ [1][2][3][4]
  6. ^ Ritman, Alex (25 January 2019). "Netflix Orders 'Behind Her Eyes' Limited Series From 'The Crown' Producer Left Bank". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
  7. ^ a b "Behind Her Eyes". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  8. ^ a b c Clarke, Stewart (8 August 2019). "Netflix's 'Behind Her Eyes,' From 'The Crown' Producers, Sets Cast". Variety. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
  9. ^ "Behind Her Eyes – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  10. ^ Clarke, Stewart (25 January 2019). "'The Crown' Producers Making Psychological Thriller 'Behind Her Eyes' for Netflix". Variety. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  11. ^ "Netflix orders limited drama series Behind Her Eyes". Netflix Media Center. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  12. ^ White, Peter; Wiseman, Andreas (8 August 2019). "'Behind Her Eyes': Simona Brown, Tom Bateman & Eve Hewson Star In Netflix Psychological Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
  13. ^ Cook, Laurence (15 April 2019). "Get Cast in New Netflix Thriller Series 'Behind Her Eyes'". Backstage. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  14. ^ Bosselman, Haley (4 February 2021). "Netflix Unveils 'Behind Her Eyes' Trailer (TV News Roundup)". Variety. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  15. ^ "Behind Her Eyes: Season 1 (2021)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  16. ^ "Behind Her Eyes - Season 1 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  17. ^ "Behind Her Eyes review – who knew threesomes could be so dull?". the Guardian. 17 February 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  18. ^ Sepinwall, Alan; Sepinwall, Alan (15 February 2021). "'Behind Her Eyes' and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Ending". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  19. ^ "One bizarre twist can't make up for the yawning lulls in Behind Her Eyes – review". The Independent. 17 February 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  20. ^ Power, Ed. "Behind Her Eyes: An over-the-top, oversexed – but wonderful – Netflix thriller". The Irish Times. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  21. ^ "Behind Her Eyes review: Uneven thriller with wacky premise takes too long to get going". Radio Times. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
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