{"id":383243,"date":"2023-08-09T22:17:08","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T03:17:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-the-deceived-2020\/"},"modified":"2024-03-04T16:36:32","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T22:36:32","slug":"shows-like-the-deceived-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-the-deceived-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Shows Like The Deceived (2020)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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5.9 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 1659 reviews)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ophelia falls for her married lecturer Michael. When he mysteriously disappears, she tracks him down and discovers that his wife has died in a fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Genre:<\/strong> Drama, Mystery, Thriller<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Emmett J Scanlan, Catherine Walker, Paul Mescal, Eleanor Methven
\nCreators:<\/strong> Tobias Beer, Lisa McGee
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1 season, 4 episodes, 45-minute runtime<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Shows Most Like The Deceived (2020)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Secrets She Keeps (2020)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.9 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 2730 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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A chance encounter between two pregnant women in a supermarket just outside of Sydney.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Crime, Drama, Thriller<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Laura Carmichael, Jessica De Gouw, Michael Dorman, Ryan Corr
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2 seasons, 7 episodes, 45.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Pact (2021)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.9 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 3817 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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An unexplained death – and five friends bound together by a fragile pact of silence. What really happened that night in the woods?<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Thriller<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Laura Fraser, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Eiry Thomas, Heledd Gwynn
Creators:<\/strong> Pete McTighe
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1 season, 6 episodes, 60.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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We Hunt Together (2020)<\/h3>\n \n
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7 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 2087 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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A gripping twist on a classic cat-and-mouse story, this British drama series explores the intoxication of sexual attraction and the dangerous power of emotional manipulation as two conflicted detectives track down a pair of deadly killers.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Crime, Drama, Thriller<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Hermione Corfield, Eve Myles, Babou Ceesay, Dipo Ola
Creators:<\/strong> Gaby Hull
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2 seasons, 12 episodes, 45.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Bloodlands (2021)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.7 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 6205 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Northern Irish police officer DCI Tom Brannick connects a kidnapping with an infamous cold case with enormous personal significance.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Crime, Drama, Thriller<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> James Nesbitt, Lorcan Cranitch, Charlene McKenna, Lisa Dwan
Creators:<\/strong> Chris Brandon
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2 seasons, 8 episodes, 60.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Beast Must Die (2021)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.2 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 1627 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Following the death of her son in a hit and run, all Frances Cairnes wants is to hunt down and kill the man she believes is responsible. When she finally tracks him down, she tricks her way into his house and plots his murder from within.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Crime, Drama<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Cush Jumbo, Billy Howle, Douggie McMeekin, Maeve Dermody
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2 seasons, 6 episodes, 60.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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In the realm of psychological thrillers, “The Deceived” stands out as a noteworthy entry. Premiering in 2020, this TV show quickly captured the attention of viewers with its intriguing plot, complex characters, and suspenseful twists. Created by Lisa McGee and Tobias Beer, it weaves a tale that keeps you guessing until the very end.<\/p>\n

The Plot<\/h2>\n

At its core, “The Deceived” is a story about obsession, manipulation, and the blurred lines between reality and deception. The narrative follows Ophelia, a young and naive English student who falls for her charismatic lecturer, Michael. Their affair takes a dark turn when Michael’s wife dies under mysterious circumstances, leading Ophelia down a rabbit hole of lies and secrets.<\/p>\n

The show is set against the backdrop of a haunting mansion in Donegal, Ireland, which adds an eerie atmosphere to the unfolding drama. As Ophelia tries to uncover the truth, she faces various obstacles and revelations that challenge her perception of those around her.<\/p>\n

Characters and Performances<\/h2>\n

Ophelia Marsh<\/h3>\n

Played by Emily Reid, Ophelia is the protagonist whose journey from innocence to enlightenment forms the crux of the series. Reid delivers a compelling performance, capturing the nuances of Ophelia’s transformation as she navigates through the layers of deception.<\/p>\n

Michael Callaghan<\/h3>\n

Michael, portrayed by Emmett J. Scanlan, is the charismatic lecturer whose dark secrets drive the plot. Scanlan excellently conveys Michael’s charm and menace, making him a character you’re drawn to yet repelled by.<\/p>\n

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