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Fool Me Once

"Death follows you."

TV Show TV-MA 2024 7.1 /10 Ended
Netflix A Netflix Original
Created by Harlan Coben, Ella Brookes

Fool Me Once follows Maya Stern, a former soldier trying to rebuild a quieter life after trauma. When a secret nanny cam appears to capture her husband being murdered, her orderly world collapses and questions flood in. Instead of accepting a bleak fate, she dives into the footage and discovers a... Read more

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About Fool Me Once

Fool Me Once follows Maya Stern, a former soldier trying to rebuild a quieter life after trauma. When a secret nanny cam appears to capture her husband being murdered, her orderly world collapses and questions flood in. Instead of accepting a bleak fate, she dives into the footage and discovers a thread of lies that traces back years. As she follows that trail, Maya stumbles into a tangled conspiracy that pulls in people she thought she knew and systems that should be trustworthy. Each new clue sharpens the risk, demanding she choose between safety and the truth. The show blends brisk crime investigation with deeply personal stakes, testing loyalties at every turn.

The series is the creative collaboration of Harlan Coben and Ella Brookes and premiered in 2024. It features Michelle Keegan, Adeel Akhtar, Richard Armitage, Joanna Lumley and Emmett Scanlan in key roles.

Audiences have given Fool Me Once a solid reception, hovering around 7.1 out of 10 from 420 votes. Critics note crisp pacing and strong performances, while the plot probes memory, trust, and the moral costs of digging into a past that refuses to stay buried.

Details

Release Date
January 01, 2024
Rating
TV-MA
User Ratings
423 votes
Type
TV Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
8
Network
Netflix
Status
Ended
Genres
Drama, Crime, Mystery
Country
United Kingdom
Studio
Quay Street Productions +1 more
External Links
View on IMDB

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Cast

Michelle Keegan

Michelle Keegan

Maya Stern

Adeel Akhtar

Adeel Akhtar

Sami Kierce

Richard Armitage

Richard Armitage

Joe Burkett

Joanna Lumley

Joanna Lumley

Judith Burkett

Emmett Scanlan

Emmett Scanlan

Shane Tessier

Dino Fetscher

Dino Fetscher

Marty McGreggor

Marcus Garvey

Marcus Garvey

Eddie Walker

Hattie Morahan

Hattie Morahan

Caroline Burkett

Danya Griver

Danya Griver

Abby Walker

D

Daniel Burt

Daniel Walker

Created by: Harlan Coben, Ella Brookes

Seasons (1 season, 8 episodes)

Limited Series

Limited Series

8 episodes - 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Fool Me Once is available to stream on Netflix.

Yes, Fool Me Once is available to stream on Netflix.

Fool Me Once has 1 season with a total of 8 episodes.

With a rating of 7.1/10 from 423 viewers, Fool Me Once is well-regarded and recommended by viewers.

Fool Me Once follows Maya Stern, a former soldier trying to rebuild a quieter life after trauma. When a secret nanny cam appears to capture her husband being murdered, her orderly world collapses and questions flood in. Instead of accepting a bleak fate, she dives into the footage and discovers a...

Fool Me Once stars Michelle Keegan, Adeel Akhtar, Richard Armitage, Joanna Lumley, and Emmett Scanlan.

Fool Me Once was created by Harlan Coben and Ella Brookes.

Fool Me Once was released on January 01, 2024.

Fool Me Once is a Drama, Crime, and Mystery series.

Michelle Keegan plays Maya Stern, the ex-soldier at the center of the mystery. Maya is the person who discovers her murdered husband on a secret nanny cam and begins to uncover a deadly conspiracy.

The drama follows Maya Stern as she watches her murdered husband on a secret nanny cam and uncovers a conspiracy that stretches deep into the past. The series blends crime and mystery as the investigation unfolds.

The show has 8 episodes in a single season. There is currently only one season listed.

The series was created by Harlan Coben and Ella Brookes. It debuted in 2024 as a drama with crime and mystery elements.