Tell Me Your Secrets

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  • TV-14
  • 2021
  • 1 Season
  • 7.3  (11,828)

Tell Me Your Secrets is a psychological thriller television series that aired on Amazon Prime in 2021. The show stars Lily Rabe, Amy Brenneman, and Hamish Linklater, among others. It is a gripping and intense drama that explores the ideas of guilt, redemption, and the ways in which our pasts can come back to haunt us.

The story revolves around three main characters: Emma Hall (Lily Rabe), a young woman with a dark past who is trying to start a new life; Mary Barlow (Amy Brenneman), a mother who is searching for her missing daughter; and John Tyler (Hamish Linklater), a charismatic serial killer who has been locked up but has information about Mary's missing daughter.

As the series progresses, we learn more about each character's past and how they are connected to one another. Emma, it turns out, used to be in a relationship with John Tyler and was implicated in some of his crimes. She has changed her identity and is now living in witness protection, but she can't escape her past. Mary, meanwhile, is dealing with the guilt she feels over the death of her other daughter, and is desperate to find the one who is missing. And John is manipulating everyone around him, using his undeniable charm to get what he wants.

The show is a masterclass in building tension and suspense. The writers do an excellent job of keeping the audience guessing about what will happen next, and the performances from the lead actors are outstanding. Rabe, in particular, is fantastic as Emma, perfectly balancing vulnerability and strength as she tries to navigate her way through a world that seems determined to bring her down.

Another thing that sets Tell Me Your Secrets apart from other thrillers is its exploration of complex and difficult themes. The show tackles issues such as mental illness, trauma, and the idea of forgiveness head-on, and doesn't shy away from the uncomfortable questions that arise when we confront these topics.

The show also has fantastic production values. The cinematography is gorgeous, and the soundtrack is haunting and atmospheric. The locations, from the eerie Louisiana swamps to the gritty streets of New Orleans, are beautifully shot and add to the overall sense of unease.

Overall, Tell Me Your Secrets is a must-watch for fans of psychological thrillers. It is a gripping and intense drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. The standout performances from the lead actors, combined with the show's excellent writing and production values, make it one of the best shows of 2021.

Tell Me Your Secrets is a series that ran for 1 seasons (10 episodes) between February 19, 2021 and on Amazon Prime

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The Dead Come Back
10. The Dead Come Back
February 19, 2021
Emma fights to survive John. Mary attempts a rescue that sees both women fight John to the death. In the coverup Mary learns the painful truth about Theresa. Mary reneges on her promise to clear Emma's name and Emma has to flee. Finding her daughter has been taken by Theresa, Emma vows to find her. The killer of Jess is revealed and brutal justice is delivered to the Lord family.
Gotcha
9. Gotcha
February 19, 2021
Emma uncovers the truth at Saint Jerome House and unwittingly sets off a terrible chain reaction in Rose who reaches out to Mary. John gaslights Emma via Tom's phone and arranges to meet her with terrifying repercussions. The trauma of this finally unlocks her memories and reveals Theresa as Kit's murderous accomplice
Be Mine
8. Be Mine
February 19, 2021
Emma finds herself isolated and finally making sense of a past where she murdered Theresa because she was having an affair with Kit. To assuage her guilt she pursues the truth about Jess and puts herself in further danger and leaves herself open to the terrifying presence of John Tyler. Mary numbs her pain with sex and drugs and renews John's mission, unaware he is reaching his dangerous peak.
Now You See Me
7. Now You See Me
February 19, 2021
Faced with news of Theresa's murder, Emma begins to fear what she may be capable of having done. A local woman with second sight triggers chilling memories that point to Emma's involvement in Theresa's death and lead to a disturbing discovery of further damage to girls at the group home. John draws closer to an unsuspecting Emma and Mary clears her life of everything except revenge.
I'm a Good Person
6. I'm a Good Person
February 19, 2021
Emma determines to start her life again to be the mother her daughter deserves. Mary and John face their own exiles from their respective worlds and despite her horror at John's true nature she is locked in his chilling power game and must continue her connection in the hope it leads to the truth about her daughter. Her world falls apart when Theresa's remains are found.
I Got Here By Myself
5. I Got Here By Myself
February 19, 2021
Emma's return to Minnesota goes to the core of her being. Her secret protected by Esther is her daughter, Freya, being raised by foster parents. Emma wants Freya back but is finally persuaded by Pete to trust him and he will help her. Power shifts further to John in his relationship with Mary when she discovers his past. Rose finds the truth about Emma and John finally tracks his prey.
I Don't Know You
4. I Don't Know You
February 19, 2021
Emma in freefall at her growing distrust of Pete. When she learns he owns the cabin she decamps to the storm shelter where she discovers eerie mementoes that make her feel unsafe. A violent encounter drives her to reach out to Esther and discover her death. Grief stricken she lies to Rose and flees the town. John and Mary's conflict of interest over Esther has devastating consequences.
Someone Worse Than Me
3. Someone Worse Than Me
February 19, 2021
Emma searches for the truth about Jess and finds that Pete worked at Saint Jerome House. Wary of his increasing control over her she panics and reaches out to a figure from her past. But a chilling memory of her with Theresa reveals new secrets. Mary crosses her own moral line in her obsession to bring Karen Miller to justice. And John finds who Karen loved most.
Burn Me When I'm Gone
2. Burn Me When I'm Gone
February 19, 2021
Emma finds Jess' body has gone. Pete convinces her she has hallucinated on her medication but may be hiding secrets too. But she finds her own proof that what happened in the bayou was real and vows to find the truth while further memories of a dark episode with Kit begin to resurface. Mary holds a vigil for her missing daughter that brings a new lead and John gleans insight into Emma's past.
Once I Had a Love
1. Once I Had a Love
February 19, 2021
Karen Miller's in witness protection with a new identity: Emma Hall. When she befriends a local girl who then dies it triggers previously locked, dark memories of her dead serial killer lover, Kit Parker's crimes. Emma fears she did more than give him an alibi. Mary Barlow the mother of one of the victims sets a predator to hunt down Karen to bring her to the justice she has escaped.
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Where to Watch Tell Me Your Secrets
Tell Me Your Secrets is available for streaming on the Amazon Prime website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Tell Me Your Secrets on demand at Amazon Prime.
  • Premiere Date
    February 19, 2021
  • IMDB Rating
    7.3  (11,828)