Netflix's 2021 miniseries Behind Her Eyes is being hailed by fans as a "mind-bending" and "unpredictable" show with a "bonkers" twist ending that keeps viewers talking long after the credits roll. The psychological thriller, based on Sarah Pinborough's 2017 novel of the same name, is recommended for fans of The Beast In Me, the hit Netflix show fronted by Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys.
Why fans are recommending the show
Luke Ecclestone, a content creator who posts online as Eccy Reviews, has amassed hundreds of thousands of followers on social media for his insights into films and television programmes. In a recent TikTok video, he discussed three Netflix miniseries with a supernatural element and plenty of mystery, focusing on Behind Her Eyes as the standout recommendation.
Ecclestone began: "Here are three Netflix series that will leave you completely hooked and questioning everything. All of these shows are unsettling, unpredictable, and full of moments you will never see coming - and the last one on this list is on a whole another level."
The first show he recommended was the 2022 supernatural thriller The 7 Lives Of Lea and the second was the 2021 gothic, supernatural horror miniseries Midnight Mass. But it was the third entry on his list that he branded one of "the most memorable" shows of all time.
What is Behind Her Eyes about?
Behind Her Eyes first premiered on Netflix in early 2021. It follows single mother Louise as she begins an affair with her new boss, David. When she strikes up an unlikely friendship with David's wife Adele, things become more and more bizarre, leaving Louise entirely unsure of who she can trust.
David and Adele's marriage is complicated, yet Louise finds herself drawn to both of them. When Adele starts helping Louise control her night terrors, a supernatural element is involved that leads to devastating consequences for all.
Ecclestone said: "Where this show went I never predicted in a million years. And it is one of the most memorable shows I have ever watched and if you haven't seen it, you are massively missing out."
How did viewers and critics respond?
In the comments section of Ecclestone's video, fellow TikTok users shared their reactions. One person said: "Looking for something you watch tonight... Behind Her Eyes it is!" Another added: "Behind Her Eyes was absolutely amazing, did not expect the ending. Amazing - [you] defo need to watch. 10/10."
A third commented: "Behind Her Eyes is fantastic it blew my head off." While someone else, intrigued by all three shows, said: "Mate these sound well good."
On the review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, critics had strong reactions to the show, though its "bonkers" twist ending didn't land with some. Reviewer Silvina Lamazares called it "A well-structured, complex, attractive story." Anne Brodie commented: "Whiplash twists and turns make this a worthy watch as this uncomfortable trio enters new territory." But Gayle Sequeira added: "The show's insistence on progressing towards that bonkers twist, however, results in it sacrificing storytelling in favour of shock."
