The cast of The Girlfriend at a world premiere. Credit: Instagram @robingwright The Girlfriend, Season One Laura isn’t just a protective mother – she’s a woman on edge when her son brings home Cherry, a girlfriend with secrets lurking behind her polished smile. Olivia Cooke plays Cherry with just the right amount of charm and menace, making their psychological chess match a gripping watch. The show shifts in perspective to keep viewers constantly second-guessing loyalties. Sometimes it veers towards melodrama, but beneath the glossy surface lies a sharp exploration of class, ambition, and maternal obsession. Twisty, slippery, and…
