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.