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The lavish psychological thriller is directed by Veronica West (Hulu's "High Fidelity") and centres on Sophie, a San Francisco resident.

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The lavish psychological thriller, which was made by Veronica West (Hulu's "High Fidelity"), centres on a San Francisco lady named Sophie.

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However, when a mystery man from her past (Stephan James) shows there, she starts to suspect that she isn't being told the whole truth.

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However, when a mystery man from her past (Stephan James) shows there, she starts to suspect that she isn't being told the whole truth.

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It's uncomfortable, and as a spectator, you're not sure who to believe. There is a point towards the conclusion of every episode where you think,

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Witherspoon and Mbatha-Raw, who featured together in the 2018 science fiction epic "A Wrinkle in Time," are working on the same project.

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The challenge of portraying a role like Sophie, who is essentially a "blank slate," attracted the British actress.

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