The Girl Before
TV Show · Thriller · Drama

Created, written, and executively produced by JP Delaney, `The Girl Before' follows the story of a smart and curious PR exec called Jane, played by Gugu Mbatha-Raw, who gets the chance to move into a beautiful, minimalist home designed by a supremely self-confident and enigmatic architect named Edward Monkford, played by David Oyelowo. Jane must adhere to peculiar house rules as stipulated by David, but a shocking discovery about the prior tenant creates an unnerving atmosphere causing Jane to question her fate.

2021 · 58m
Starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw, David Oyelowo, Jessica Plummer
Director Lisa Brühlmann

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Episode 1
    Jane moves into a minimalist house, abiding by its architect's rules. But when she learns her predecessor Emma died there, she worries her fate will be the same as the girl before.
    44 min
  • EPISODE 2
    Episode 2
    Edward pursues relationships with both Jane and Emma. As Emma is forced to testify against her attacker, Jane visits Emma's therapist, where she learns she is in danger.
    44 min
  • EPISODE 3
    Episode 3
    After receiving shocking news, Jane resolves to find out exactly what Edward knows about Emma's fate. Meanwhile, the police pick apart the story of Emma's assault.
    44 min
  • EPISODE 4
    Episode 4
    Jane learns the truth about Edward. As Emma's fate is revealed, Jane fights to ensure the deadly cycle of events doesn't claim her too.
    44 min

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Cast & Crew

  • Gugu Mbatha-Raw
    Jane
  • David Oyelowo
    Edward
  • Jessica Plummer
    Emma
  • Ben Hardy
    Simon
  • Amanda Drew
    Carol
  • Mark Stanley
    Saul
  • Rakhee Thakrar
    Mia
  • Lisa Brühlmann
    Director
  • R‌S
    Rhonda Smith
    Producer
  • J‌D
    JP Delaney
    Writer

About

The Girl Before

Thriller

Created, written, and executively produced by JP Delaney, `The Girl Before' follows the story of a smart and curious PR exec called Jane, played by Gugu Mbatha-Raw, who gets the chance to move into a beautiful, minimalist home designed by a supremely self-confident and enigmatic architect named Edward Monkford, played by David Oyelowo. Jane must adhere to peculiar house rules as stipulated by David, but a shocking discovery about the prior tenant creates an unnerving atmosphere causing Jane to question her fate.

Information

Studio
Discovery Global Drama
Released
2021
Rated
15
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