I rate this series an 11/10 for its shocking, dramatic, profound, and realistic portrayal. I hope it gains the recognition it deserves. Pay close attention to the dialogues!
The actors are highly skilled, captivatingly portraying their characters with authentic and raw emotions, as if genuinely experienced. The camera work is perfect, effectively conveying the intended message, making it feel like observing real-life individuals, enhancing viewer connection with the characters.
The portrayal of London's nightlife, with its rampant drug and alcohol use and superficial dating culture, intensified by dating apps, is brilliantly depicted. Many young people might relate to this hedonistic scene and its associated risks.
Spoiler Alert!
The story revolves around a seasoned couple, together for seven years, genuinely in love, having moved from Sweden to England. The first season is from Siri's perspective, the second from David's.
Siri's pursuit of law studies in London is the reason David is there, working in a nondescript telemarketing job, lacking direction, as emphasized throughout the first season.
An unplanned incident in the first episode, the titular "Threesome," drastically changes their relationship dynamics. The producers did an excellent job depicting the aftermath of this event. Siri, having initiated the threesome with another attractive woman, faces a world falling apart. She tries to suppress it but constantly relives the night, sensing David enjoyed the sex more with the other woman than with her.
This realization tears her apart, severely affecting her relationship with David. In the first season, David appears as a somewhat empty, directionless person, keen only on pleasing Siri, seemingly unconcerned with the threesome's impact post-event.
The relationship then spirals downwards. Confused and emotionally turmoil, Siri starts entertaining the idea of finding what she has in her relationship elsewhere. She stalks a handsome dancer named John on social media and begins contacting him through a fake account, leading to an affair. This raises questions about whether Siri, transformed over seven years, prefers someone like John, who is career-driven, ambitious, openly communicative about his feelings, and knows what he wants.
Thus begins Siri's odyssey of self-discovery, true feelings, passion, and the thrill absent in her current relationship, pondering questions anyone in a long-term relationship since their youth might ask: Who am I without my partner? Have we changed? Does my partner find me attractive? Are we heading in the same direction or sharing the same goals? What is sex like with others? Is our relationship unique? Could it be replicated with someone else? Would it be better? Do I want to spend my life with this person?
The series feels like Siri and David are letting us into their daily lives, witnessing their story and learning from it. It shows how relationships can always change. One might think seven years bring satisfaction and security until a sudden event leads to questioning one's relationship and partner. It reminded me of a similar personal experience, akin to watching the "Black Mirror" episode "Joan is awful," triggering flashbacks and contemplation.
Definitely watch the second season, which is all from David's perspective and will emotionally engage and surprise you.
The actors are highly skilled, captivatingly portraying their characters with authentic and raw emotions, as if genuinely experienced. The camera work is perfect, effectively conveying the intended message, making it feel like observing real-life individuals, enhancing viewer connection with the characters.
The portrayal of London's nightlife, with its rampant drug and alcohol use and superficial dating culture, intensified by dating apps, is brilliantly depicted. Many young people might relate to this hedonistic scene and its associated risks.
Spoiler Alert!
The story revolves around a seasoned couple, together for seven years, genuinely in love, having moved from Sweden to England. The first season is from Siri's perspective, the second from David's.
Siri's pursuit of law studies in London is the reason David is there, working in a nondescript telemarketing job, lacking direction, as emphasized throughout the first season.
An unplanned incident in the first episode, the titular "Threesome," drastically changes their relationship dynamics. The producers did an excellent job depicting the aftermath of this event. Siri, having initiated the threesome with another attractive woman, faces a world falling apart. She tries to suppress it but constantly relives the night, sensing David enjoyed the sex more with the other woman than with her.
This realization tears her apart, severely affecting her relationship with David. In the first season, David appears as a somewhat empty, directionless person, keen only on pleasing Siri, seemingly unconcerned with the threesome's impact post-event.
The relationship then spirals downwards. Confused and emotionally turmoil, Siri starts entertaining the idea of finding what she has in her relationship elsewhere. She stalks a handsome dancer named John on social media and begins contacting him through a fake account, leading to an affair. This raises questions about whether Siri, transformed over seven years, prefers someone like John, who is career-driven, ambitious, openly communicative about his feelings, and knows what he wants.
Thus begins Siri's odyssey of self-discovery, true feelings, passion, and the thrill absent in her current relationship, pondering questions anyone in a long-term relationship since their youth might ask: Who am I without my partner? Have we changed? Does my partner find me attractive? Are we heading in the same direction or sharing the same goals? What is sex like with others? Is our relationship unique? Could it be replicated with someone else? Would it be better? Do I want to spend my life with this person?
The series feels like Siri and David are letting us into their daily lives, witnessing their story and learning from it. It shows how relationships can always change. One might think seven years bring satisfaction and security until a sudden event leads to questioning one's relationship and partner. It reminded me of a similar personal experience, akin to watching the "Black Mirror" episode "Joan is awful," triggering flashbacks and contemplation.
Definitely watch the second season, which is all from David's perspective and will emotionally engage and surprise you.