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Netflix viewers call out Fool Me Once's 'hole in the plot' after binge-watching series

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Published 16:07 3 Jan 2024 GMT

Netflix viewers call out Fool Me Once's 'hole in the plot' after binge-watching series

Some viewers had unanswered questions.

Lucy Devine

Lucy Devine

If you watch anything on telly this month, it has to be Netflix's new show, Fool Me Once.

Viewers have been glued to the new series, which stars Michelle Keegan and is based on Harlan Coben's novel of the same name.

While many have admitted to being so obsessed with the show that they binge-watched the lot as soon as it dropped, others have picked up on a couple of 'holes' in the plot.

The show centres around Maya Stern (played by Michelle Keegan), who is dealing with the death of her husband Joe (The Hobbit's Richard Armitage).

The series follows a grieving Maya as she tries to navigate Joe's death and piece together how and why he died - which is made even more confusing when she spots him on their daughter's baby cam just days after the funeral.

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"Harlan Coben’s Fool Me Once follows Maya Stern (Michelle Keegan) who is trying to come to terms with the brutal murder of her husband, Joe," says Netflix.

Michelle Keegan as Maya Stern.
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"But when Maya installs a nanny-cam to keep an eye on her young daughter, she is shocked to see a man she recognises in her house. Her husband, who she thought was dead.

"Detective Sergeant Sami Kierce (Akhtar) leads the homicide investigation into Joe's death while grappling with secrets of his own. Meanwhile, Maya's niece and nephew, Abby and Daniel, are trying to find the truth about their mother's murder, several months earlier.

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"Are the two cases connected? Fool Me Once follows these characters on a thrilling hunt for the truth that will reveal shocking secrets and change their lives forever."

The show dropped on New Year's Day.
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Ever since the show dropped, viewers have been taking to social media to discuss the plot.

Many admitted they were glued to the thriller, while others praised Keegan's performance as Maya.

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Some, however, were left with questions over the plot.

One wrote: "I binge watched this last night but felt there were a few holes in the plot which went unanswered.

"It was a great watch however."

Another person agreed, explaining that they were left questioning Maya's fellow military officer and friend, Shane.

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People were suspicious over Shane.
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"I thought that. I thought they made Shane look really suspicious but nothing materialised from that," they added.

While another wrote on Reddit: "What was Shane’s character for? I get that he was her friend from the military but was it him that was stalking her at her house and tracking her car etc?

"Was he obsessed with her? In love with her? He was under developed and I was convinced he was dodgy as soon as he came on the screen but he turned out to be a nice guy and a loyal friend to Maya."

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A third added: "Really enjoyed it, but I still don't know why Shane was acting so suspiciously?? Did I miss some of it?"

Some believed Shane was involved in the family cover up.
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While another suggested that Shane could have actually been involved in the Burkett family's 'cover up'.

"I love Emmet Scanlon always plays the shift fella... I did think he had something to do with the family cover up [sic]," they wrote.

Others were adamant that Shane's character was simply a red herring to throw us all off the scent.

What do you think?

Fool Me Once is now available to stream on Netflix.

Featured Image Credit: Netflix

Topics: Netflix, TV And Film

Lucy Devine
Lucy Devine

Lucy is a journalist working for Tyla. After graduating with a master's degree in journalism, she has worked in both print and online and is particularly interested in fashion, food, health and women's issues. Northerner, coffee addict, says hun a lot.

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