Fool Me Once (2024)

Synopsis

When ex-soldier Maya sees her murdered husband on a secret nanny cam, she uncovers a deadly conspiracy that stretches deep into the past.

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Where to watch

Stream

• Netflix
• Netflix Standard with Ads

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Michelle Keegan as Maya Stern
• Adeel Akhtar as Sami Kierce
• Richard Armitage as Joe Burkett
• Joanna Lumley as Judith Burkett
• Emmett J. Scanlan as Shane Tessier
• Dino Fetscher as Marty McGreggor
• Marcus Garvey as Eddie Walker
• Hattie Morahan as Caroline Burkett
• Danya Griver as Abby Walker
• Daniel Burt as Daniel Walker

If you liked Fool Me Once, try

• Dexter
• I Will Find You
• Cross
• 56 Days
• The Night Manager
• Disclaimer
• Strike
• Departure

BingeNext's take

If you’re into gripping dramas with a strong mystery at the core, Fool Me Once is a solid pick for your next binge. The story follows Maya, an ex-soldier who stumbles on a secret nanny cam showing her supposedly murdered husband, pulling her into a dangerous conspiracy that reaches far back in time. Michelle Keegan leads a talented cast including Adeel Akhtar and Richard Armitage, bringing depth and tension to every episode. With just one season of eight episodes, it’s perfect for a weekend when you want something intense and suspenseful without a huge time commitment. Fans of shows like Dexter or The Night Manager will find a familiar vibe here, with plenty of twists to keep you guessing. Watching it feels like peeling back layers of a puzzle, each reveal more shocking than the last. It’s a great choice if you like your crime stories smart and emotionally charged.