Wilderness
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- Created by Marnie Dickens
- Cast: Jenna Coleman, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Ashley Benson, Marsha Stephanie Blake, Eric Balfour, Talia Balsam, Claire Rushbrook, Morgana Van Peebles, and Jonathan Keltz
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Premise: Wilderness is an Amazon original series based on the book of the same name by B. E. Jones. It tells the story of Liv Taylor, played by Olivia Coleman, who discovers her husband, Will, played by Oliver Jackson-Cohen, is cheating on her with Cara, played by Ashley Benson. Unsure of what to do with the information, Liv becomes interested in Cara and plots her revenge on Will. When Cara and her boyfriend, Garth, played by Eric Balfour, turn up on a hiking trip planned by Liv, things get messy.
Why you should watch: Wilderness is a little bit more of a thriller than some of Coben's Netflix shows, but it's definitely worth a watch if you're a fan of Coben's shows. There's an element of mystery, but it's character-driven tension that stands out. That's the reason I think fans will be interested in Wilderness.
I also think fans will appreciate how dramatically this story twists and turns. Nothing is as it seems, and that's typical of Coben's Netflix shows, too. Watching Liv try to navigate her feelings and situations out of her control is very interesting.
Plus, Coleman, Jackson-Cohen, and Benson are incredible performers. Jackson-Cohen starred in The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor, so Netflix viewers should be familiar with his work.
We're still wait for Wilderness season 2 updates, but as of right now, the series has not been renewed. Up next is Mare of Easttown!