Starring
Emmett J. ScanlanCatherine WalkerPaul MescalEleanor MethvenEmilie ReidShelley Conn
Written by
Tobias BeerLisa McGee
Ratings per Episode
Votes per Episode
The Deceived Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 6.7 | 6.4 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.9 |
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About
English student Ophelia falls in love with her married lecturer, seeing in him all the answers to her needs. When their affair is interrupted by a shocking and tragic death, Ophelia finds herself trapped in a world where she can no longer trust her own mind.
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Season 12020
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A student's illicit affair with her married professor takes a sinister turn when a shocking death makes her question their love — and her sanity.
| Ep | Title | Rating | Yours | Votes | Runtime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | 1 | Episode #1.1 | 6.4 | 137 | — | |
| ▶ | 2 | Episode #1.2 | 6.9 | 100 | — | |
| ▶ | 3 | Episode #1.3 | 6.8 | 90 | — | |
| ▶ | 4 | Episode #1.4 | 6.9 | 87 | — |
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Emmett J. Scanlan Michael Callaghan
Catherine Walker Roisin Mulvery
Paul Mescal Sean McKeogh
Eleanor Methven Mary Mulvery
Emilie Reid Ophelia Marsh, Ophelia
Shelley Conn Ruth
Dempsey Bovell Matthew
Lloyd Everitt Richard
Saffron Coomber Annabelle
Cathy-Brennan Bradley Sheila
Crew
Tobias Beer
Lisa McGee
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