When it comes to streaming, Netflix rarely misses a moment, especially in a year like 2026, where its slate is packed with massive returns and headline-grabbing releases. From big-screen spectacles like Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man and The Riphe Rip to binge-worthy series like Bridgerton, the platform continues to blur the line between cinema and streaming, keeping audiences constantly searching for what’s next. And amid this ever-growing catalogue, one title that keeps surfacing in search trends is Obsession.

But is there really a movie called Obsession on Netflix, or is it just another rumor swirling through the platform’s already stacked 2026 slate?

While rumours continue to swirl about a film titled Obsession landing on Netflix, there is no such movie on the platform. However, the buzz is not entirely misplaced, as Netflix does host Obsession (2023), a four-part British erotic thriller that dives into a dangerously intense affair between a London surgeon, played by Richard Armitage, and his son’s fiancée, portrayed by Charlie Murphy. Based on the novel Damage by Josephine Hart, the series unfolds as a gripping story of desire, secrecy, and consequences.

First released on April 13, 2023, Obsession unfolds across four tightly packed episodes, each running between 33 and 43 minutes, directed by the duo Glenn Leyburn and Lisa Barros D'Sa. The series features Richard Armitage as Dr. William Farrow, alongside Charlie Murphy, Indira Varma, and Rish Shah, bringing the intense narrative to life. Despite mixed critical reception, the show pulled massive global attention, clocking 40.89 million hours viewed in its debut week, followed by another 27.12 million hours in its second week, proving its undeniable streaming pull.

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As Netflix itself labels it as something that will leave you electrified, Obsession pulls viewers deep into its dark, addictive world of desire and danger.

Beneath the polished surface of London’s elite world, Obsession follows renowned surgeon William Farrow, played by Richard Armitage, whose seemingly perfect life begins to crack after meeting his son Jay’s fiancée, Anna. What starts as an irresistible attraction soon spirals into a secret and dangerously passionate affair, threatening to destroy not only his marriage with Ingrid, but the fragile balance holding the entire family together.

Meanwhile, Netflix continues to stack its 2026 slate with major titles, from fantasy entries like Narnia: The Magician's Nephew directed by Greta Gerwig to high-stakes dramas like Apex, starring Charlize Theron and Enola Holmes 3, led by Millie Bobby Brown. The platform also pushes forward with War Machine, while on the series front, returns like Beef Season 2 and One Piece Season 2, along with new entries like The Boroughs and Man on Fire, keep the lineup packed.

And while Netflix remains packed with big releases this year, viewers can still dive into the gripping British thriller Obsession, currently streaming and continuing to pull audiences into its intense, addictive world.

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