Too Close

A dedicated forensic psychiatrist, Emma Robertson, is assigned to assess the sanity of Connie Mortensen, a “yummy mummy” accused of a despicable crime.

Too Close (2021) is a British limited series created by Clara Salaman and broadcast on ITV1. Over three 48-minute episodes, forensic psychiatrist Dr Emma Robinson (Emily Watson) is assigned to assess whether Connie Mortensen (Denise Gough), a polished, well-off mother accused of a despicable crime, is sane enough to face the consequences. Emma's engine is a clinical puzzle: each interview peels back another layer of Connie's domestic life, her marriage, and the trauma and memory gaps that complicate her account, while the institutional pressures of a psychiatric hospital press in around her. Each episode is built from tense sessions, unsettling conversations and the slow reconstruction of what happened. The tone is claustrophobic and morally uneasy, with a restrained British sensibility that keeps suspicion simmering beneath the surface. Fans of The Silence and The Girl Before will find resonance in its psychological tension and its interest in how a respectable exterior can conceal something darker. The show is a compact, contained drama that rewards close attention and suits viewers who enjoy character-driven mysteries.

• The Silenceshared psychological thriller tension around a clinical professional probing a disturbed suspect
• Baptisteshared british psychological drama with a mind-bending courtroom or clinical investigation at its core
• The Girl Beforeshared limited-run british thriller built on a single unsettling central mystery and psychological unraveling

Created by

Clara Salaman

Release Date

2021-04-12

Episode runtime

48 min

Rating

6.9 / 10 (44)

What is Too Close about?

A forensic psychiatrist must determine whether a wealthy mother accused of a shocking crime is sane enough to be held responsible.

What is Too Close like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Too Close as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.

Is Too Close violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Too Close as mild.

Which shows are like Too Close?

Shows with a similar feel include The Silence, Baptiste, and The Girl Before.

How long is Too Close?

Too Close: 1 season, 3 episodes.

Is Too Close still running?

No, Too Close has ended.

Where can I watch Too Close?

In United States, Too Close streams on Hoopla.