The Stranger

A stranger drops a bombshell about Adam Price's wife, and the life he thought he knew begins to unravel. What at first seems like a simple accusation quickly spirals into a web of secrets and half truths that touch everyone around him. As accusations pile up, Adam finds himself questioning the people he trusted most and facing consequences he never imagined. The stranger's claim unsettles a close knit community, forcing residents to weigh loyalty against truth and to confront the ways a single revelation can change a family, a marriage, and the ordinary rhythm of life in their town. The story moves with urgency, mixing personal doubt with a broader conspiracy that keeps viewers guessing.

The show debuted in 2020 as a Netflix limited series created by Harlan Coben. It adapts Coben’s novel The Stranger and features Richard Armitage as Adam Price alongside Hannah John-Kamen.

The Stranger sparked conversations about privacy and truth in small communities. The brisk pace and moral ambiguity invite audiences to question what they would do to protect loved ones, while considering how rumors and hidden pasts can reshape everyday life.

Critics praised the performances especially Armitage and the tense atmosphere, though some noted plot gaps. The series probes themes of trust, secrecy, and the costs of defending family ties against the pressure to reveal hard truths.