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Prime Video's 'The Girlfriend' Hits 25M Viewers Globally
8 Oct
Summary
- Prime Video series 'The Girlfriend' tops 25M viewers worldwide
- Psychological thriller based on novel, stars Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke
- Superstar Taylor Swift gives the show a boost on late-night TV
The psychological thriller series 'The Girlfriend' has become a global hit on Prime Video, amassing over 25 million viewers worldwide as of October 2025. The six-part drama, based on Michelle Frances' novel of the same name, follows Laura (played by Robin Wright), a woman whose seemingly perfect life begins to unravel when her son brings home a new girlfriend, Cherry (Olivia Cooke).
The series, which premiered on Prime Video in September 2025, has quickly risen to become the platform's number-one new scripted show in the UK. Its success has been further bolstered by a recent plug from superstar Taylor Swift, who discussed the show during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
According to the synopsis, 'The Girlfriend' explores the tense dynamic between Laura and Cherry, as the former becomes convinced the latter is hiding something. As 25 million viewers have discovered, the truth is a matter of perspective in this gripping thriller. The series was produced by Imaginarium Productions and Amazon MGM Studios.
