The Undoing is adapted from Jean Hanff Korelitz‘s 2014 novel titled You Should Have Known. Adapted into a miniseries by David E. Kelly, the HBO series stars Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant in the lead roles and it follows a seemingly perfect couple on the brink of unraveling, as a murder case threatens their lives and status in society. The Undoing also stars Matilda De Angelis, Donald Sutherland, Lily Rabe, Noah Jupe, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Édgar Ramírez. So, if you loved the dysfunctional family, a thrilling mystery, and compelling characters in The Undoing here are some similar shows you should check out next.
The Perfect Couple (Netflix)
The Perfect Couple is a mystery thriller crime drama series created by Jenna Lamia. Based on the 2018 novel of the same name by author Elin Hilderbrand, the Netflix series follows the story of Amelia, a young woman who is soon to be married into the wealthy Winbury family, who are hiding many secrets but when a dead body turns up on their property, some dark truths are revealed and the Winbury family members are shaken to their core. The Perfect Couple stars Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Eve Hewson, Billy Howle, Meghann Fahy, Donna Lynne Champlin, Jack Reynor, Michael Beach, Ishaan Khatter, Isabelle Adjani, Sam Nivola, Mia Isaac, and Dakota Fanning.
Sharp Objects (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Sharp Objects is a psychological mystery thriller drama series created by Marti Nixon. Based on the 2006 novel of the same name by author Gillian Flynn, the HBO series follows the story of Camille Preaker, an emotionally troubled investigative journalist as she returns to her hometown of Wind Gap, Missouri to investigate the horrific murders of two young girls but she soon finds herself facing her own past trauma and an overbearing mother. Sharp Objects stars Amy Adams, Patricia Clarkson, Chris Messina, Eliza Scanlen, Matt Craven, Henry Czerny, Taylor John Smith, Madison Davenport, Miguel Sandoval, Will Chase, Jackson Hurst, Sophia Lilis, Lulu Wilson, Elizabeth Perkins, and Sydney Sweeney.
Little Fires Everywhere (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Little Fires Everywhere is a psychological mystery thriller drama series created by Liz Tigelaar. Based on the 2017 novel of the same name by author Celeste Ng, the Hulu series revolves around the picture-perfect Richardson family as they invite an enigmatic mother-daughter duo into their lives and soon find their lives upended when dark hidden truths are revealed. Little Fires Everywhere stars Reese Witherspoon, Kerry Washington, Joshua Jackson, Rosemarie DeWitt, Jade Pettyjohn, Lexi Underwood, Megan Stott, Gavin Lewis, and Jordan Elsass.
Big Little Lies (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Big Little Lies is a dark comedy mystery drama series created by David E. Kelley. Based on the 2014 novel of the same name by author Liane Moriarty, the HBO series is set in the idyllic beachfront town of Monterey, California and it revolves around a trio of wealthy family women as their seemingly perfect lives are turned upside down when a murder takes place in their ordinarily safe community. Big Little Lies stars Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Alexander Skarsgård, Zoë Kravitz, Adam Scott, James Tupper, Jeffrey Nordling, Laura Dern, Iain Armitage, Kathryn Newton, and Meryl Streep.
Defending Jacob (Apple TV+)
Defending Jacob is a legal crime drama miniseries created by Mark Bomback. Based on the 2012 novel of the same name by author William Landay, the Apple TV+ series follows the story of Assistant District Attorney Andy Barber and his wife Laurie as their lives turn upside down when their 14-year-son is accused of murder, and they can’t help but suspect him. Defending Jacob stars Chris Evans, Michelle Dockery, Jaeden Martell, Cherry Jones, Pablo Schreiber, Betty Gabriel, Sakina Jeffrey, and J.K. Simmons.
How To Get Away With Murder (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
How To Get Away With Murder is a legal mystery crime thriller drama series created by Peter Nowalk. The ABC series revolves around a group of law students studying under Annalise Keating, a brilliant and charismatic professor of defense law and a criminal defense attorney. Soon, they find themselves embroiled in a murder mystery as dark truths about them are revealed. How To Get Away With Murder stars Viola Davis, Aja Naomi King, Jack Falahee, Alfred Enoch, Billy Brown, Liza Weil, Karla Souza, Charlie Weber, and Matt McGorry starring in supporting roles.
Deadwater Fell (AMC+, Acorn TV & Rent on Prime Video)
Deadwater Fell is a British mystery crime thriller drama series created by Daisy Coulam. The Channel 4 series is set in a small Scottish village as a fire destroys the Kendrick family with only the father surviving. As the investigation begins it is revealed that all of the Kendrick family members were drugged and they didn’t have as happy of a life as the people around them first thought. Deadwater Fell stars David Tennant and Cush Jumbo in the lead roles with Matthew McNulty, Anna Madeley, Maureen Beattie, Jamie Michie, Laurie Brett, and Gordon Brown starring in supporting roles.