Mammals - Season 1 -

Is "the one" actually a myth? That’s the question at the heart of , the six-part dark comedy on Amazon Prime Video created by Tony-winning playwright Jez Butterworth. If you’re looking for a typical romantic dramedy, you might want to look elsewhere; this series is a twisty, surreal, and often brutal look at what happens when the promises we make to each other collide with our primal instincts. The Plot: A Relationship "Whodunit"

What follows is a "relationship whodunit." Jamie enlists his brother-in-law Jeff () to help track down the identity of the mysterious "Paul" mentioned in the texts. But as they dig deeper, Jamie isn’t the only one facing a crisis. Jeff’s own marriage to Jamie’s sister, Lue ( Sally Hawkins ), is quietly disintegrating as she retreats into a bizarre, Coco Chanel-themed fantasy world to escape her reality. Why You Should Watch (or Skip) Mammals - Season 1

Mammals Season 1: A Deep Dive into the Messy World of Modern Monogamy Is "the one" actually a myth

The series kicks off with what should have been a romantic getaway for Jamie (), a Michelin-starred chef, and his pregnant wife, Amandine ( Melia Kreiling ). However, tragedy strikes when Amandine suffers a miscarriage. While dealing with the aftermath, Jamie accidentally discovers graphic, incriminating messages on her phone, revealing a secret life he never suspected. The Plot: A Relationship "Whodunit" What follows is

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