Another gripping season of Netflix's You has come to an end, and fans are itching to see where the story goes from here. You explores the erotomania and obsessive love between Joe and his romantic interests. It heavily focuses on violent stalkers, serial killers and the dangers of exposing yourself -- knowingly or unknowingly --to such an unstable individual. While fans wait for the next season, which has already been greenlit, here are some like-minded thrillers to check out during the hiatus.
Following the obsessive tendencies of MI5 security officer, Eve Polastri (Sandra Oh), and a very talented Russian assassin, Villanelle (Jodie Comer), Killing Eve is a spy thriller unlike any other. When Villanelle makes her mark by committing universal killings, Eve is instantly fascinated by the prospect of such an untouchable female assassin. Eve is then tasked with hunting down the assassin, and a fierce game of cat-and-mouse ensues.
All three seasons of Killing Eve can be streamed on BBC iPlayer, Hulu or Amazon Prime.
In 2014, director David Fincher unveiled his masterpiece, Gone Girl, which became renowned for its interesting twist on the classic "did he or didn't he" trope. It focuses on the relationship between former New York-based writer, Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck), and his glamorous wife, Amy (Rosamund Pike), who present the illusion of a blissful marriage to the public. However, Amy mysteriously goes missing on their fifth wedding anniversary, making Nick the prime suspect in her disappearance.
Gone Girl is currently on Hulu.
Starring Amy Adams, The Woman in the Window was seen by critics and audiences alike as a positive exploration of grief and agoraphobia. It follows Dr. Anna Fox, who witnesses a heinous crime while keeping tabs on the Russell family -- the seemingly picture perfect clan that lives across the way. Related pieces such as Rear Window (1954) and Copycat (1995) were key inspirations to its development.
The Woman in the Window is on Netflix.
I'm Thinking of Ending Things is a psychological thriller, written and directed by Charlie Kaufman. It was adapted from the 2016 novel of the same name by Iain Reid. Its premise is thoughtful and unique, encapsulating a wholly original love-horror surrounding mental illness and anxiety. Its plot follows Lucy (Jessie Buckley), a young woman who contemplates ending her approximately seven-week relationship with her boyfriend, Jake (Jesse Plemons), while on a trip to meet his parents at their farm.
I'm Thinking of Ending Things is on Netflix.
The Girl on the Train, directed by Tate Taylor, is an adaptation of Paula Hawkins' best-selling novel. It received substantial praise for its casting choices, including Emily Blunt. Blunt portrays Rachel, a blackout drunk and divorcee, who idealizes the young couple that live next to her ex-husband, Scott (Luke Evans) and Megan (Haley Bennett). However, when Megan disappears, Rachel is dragged into an ensuing investigation and becomes both a prime suspect and key witness.
The Girl on the Train can be rented or purchased on Amazon Prime Video, Vudu or Google Play.
In 2016, Mike Flanagan released Hush. Rotten Tomatoes gave Hush a staggering score of 93 percent, and its critic census reads, "Hush navigates the bloody waters of home invasion thrillers and incisive slashers for a contemporary horror puree." Its premise follows a deaf and mute writer, Maddie (Kate Siegel), who retreated into the woods for solitary and must fight for her life when a masked killer (John Gallagher Jr.) appears at her window.
Hush can be streamed by renting or purchasing on Google Play, Vudu, Amazon Instant Video and iTunes.
The Sinner was the number one new cable series of 2017, according to Nielsen delayed viewing data. The series was created by executive producer Derek Simonds, and its first season is based on Petra Hammesfahr's standalone fiction novel of the same name. Detective Harry Ambrose (Bill Pullman) investigates various atrocious murder cases and tries to analyse the reasons behind ordinary people committing heinous crimes. He delves into the past of Cora Tannetti (Jessica Biel) to determine why she stabbed a man to death.
New episodes of The Sinner can be viewed live with fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV or DIRECTV STREAM.
Behind Her Eyes is a supernatural, psychological series created by Steve Lightfoot, which was based on the novel of the same name by Sarah Pinborough. It follows the story of Louise (Simona Brown), a single mother, who begins an affair with her new boss, David (Tom Bateman), and matters take a stranger turn when she develops an unlikely friendship with his wife, Adele (Eve Hewson). An unconventional love triangle soon becomes a dark, psychological tale of suspense and twisted revelations.
Behind Her Eyes is on Netflix.
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