Fool Me Once is branded ‘ridiculous’ and ‘far fetched’ by viewers
- Warning: Contains spoilers for Netflix sequence Fool Me Once
Netflix‘s newest Harlan Coben providing Fool Me Once has has viewers hooked with its gripping episodes and plot twists since its New Year’s Day launch.
The sequence sees Michelle Keegan’s character Maya Burkett take care of the homicide of her husband Joe, months after the killing of her sister Claire.
The eight-part drama sequence, which additionally stars Michelle Keegan and Adeel Akhtar, is the most recent of Netflix’s profitable string of variations of works by American mystery-thriller author Harlan.
Not lengthy after Joe’s homicide, Maya sees her useless husband on a secret nanny cam which she has put in to regulate their daughter Lily.
Maya’s discovery quickly results in an internet of lies and conspiracy as she tries to uncover what has occurred to Joe and his household’s potential involvement.
![Netflix's latest Harlan Coben offering Fool Me Once has has viewers hooked with its gripping episodes and plot twists since its New Year's Day release.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/07/16/79714131-12935779-image-a-114_1704645148177.jpg)
Netflix’s newest Harlan Coben providing Fool Me Once has has viewers hooked with its gripping episodes and plot twists since its New Year’s Day launch.
However the quantity of twists and turns proved an excessive amount of for some, as viewers who spent the primary week of the 12 months binging the sequence took to social media to complain concerning the new launch.
Sharing their ideas on X – previously often called Twitter – followers mentioned: ‘Watching Fool Me Once. This is completely ridiculous bats**** nonsense with Michelle Keegan and Joanna Lumley chewing surroundings for his or her lives. Naturally I’m obsessed about about to begin episode 4.’
‘Fool me as soon as is okay. Too Americanised. Questioning why her gun wasn’t picked up by police when her husband was murdered however after funeral? Ridiculous. Lots of foolish crap happening. Entertaining although.’
‘Is it me or is Fool Me Once far too convoluted? Michelle Keegan is good in it however all of the pink herrings are ridiculous #skiptotheend.’
‘Just bought extra ridiculous because it went on. A little bit of lighthearted enjoyable reasonably than a severe whodoneit. Fooled me as soon as however by no means once more – clearly.’
Many had been nonetheless gripped an loved the sequence, however had been left with questions on the finish, with one writing: ‘Fool Me Once was good however I’d labored out the narrative by ep 6 and may’t make my thoughts up concerning the ending! Was it good or a bit ridiculous?’
‘Fool Me Once is totally ridiculous. I’ve been sucked in by individuals saying it is one of the best present on TV and it is made me realise what number of imbeciles I surrounded myself with.’
‘Am I the one one that does not like Fool Me Once it is so far fetched and ridiculous?’
![The series sees Michelle Keegan's character Maya Burkett deal with the murder of her husband Joe, months after the killing of her sister Claire](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/07/16/79714141-12935779-image-a-115_1704645582275.jpg)
The sequence sees Michelle Keegan’s character Maya Burkett take care of the homicide of her husband Joe, months after the killing of her sister Claire
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![However the amount of twists and turns proved too much for some, as viewers who spent the first week of the year binging the series took to social media to complain about the release](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/07/16/79714111-12935779-image-a-105_1704644652090.jpg)
However the quantity of twists and turns proved an excessive amount of for some, as viewers who spent the primary week of the 12 months binging the sequence took to social media to complain concerning the launch
‘I used to be left puzzled by Fool Me Once is so in style. The plot twists had been too ridiculous to retain credibility, not helped by large gaps within the story.’
‘As an aficionado of Harlan Coben Netflix exhibits, I have to say Fool Me Once is superb. They are all mainly the identical, which is to say, ridiculous, wildly inconceivable, and intensely entertaining.’
‘Fool Me Once is certainly value watching however the 18 years later scene on the finish is ridiculous [laughing face].’
Fool Me Once was launched as a novel in 2016, and follows the likes of The Stranger and Stay Close to turn into the eighth member of Netflix’s Harlan Coben Collection.
It comes Michelle’s husband Mark Wright took to his Instagram Story to reward her new sequence.
Mark – who tied the knot with Michelle, additionally 36, in 2015 – was a proud husband as he wrote, alongside a teaser clip: ‘Unbelievable present, unbelievably proud. @michkeegan you are a celebrity.
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It comes Michelle’s husband Mark Wright took to his Instagram Story to reward her new sequence (pictured collectively in September)
![He shared a slew of snaps of Michelle in the show and in the caption he penned: 'I can¿t tell you how happy and proud I am for this incredible woman I call my wife'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/07/16/79573429-12935779-He_shared_a_slew_of_snaps_of_Michelle_in_the_show_and_in_the_cap-a-119_1704646055633.jpg)
He shared a slew of snaps of Michelle within the present and within the caption he penned: ‘I can’t let you know how comfortable and proud I’m for this unbelievable lady I name my spouse’
![Many enamoured fans felt the same as they rushed to X to gush over how 'stunning' the ex Corrie star, who portrays former army captain Maya, is in the new thriller](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/07/16/79550229-12935779-Netflix_viewers_are_completely_hooked_to_new_series_Fool_Me_Once-a-117_1704645976111.jpg)
Many enamoured followers felt the identical as they rushed to X to gush over how ‘beautiful’ the ex Corrie star, who portrays former military captain Maya, is within the new thriller
‘Fool Me Once all eps on Netflix worldwide now!! You need a binge!! Get this on now!!’
Many enamoured followers felt the identical as they rushed to X to gush over how ‘beautiful’ the ex Corrie star, who portrays former military captain Maya, is within the new thriller.
But it wasn’t simply Michelle’s magnificence that was seen as many praised her ‘superb’ performing within the eight-part drama which is an adaptation of American mystery-thriller author Harlan Coben.
One wrote: ‘#FoolMeOnce on @NetflixUK is a should watch @michkeegan is superb in it and to not point out the girl does not appear to age in any respect she’s beautiful #Netflix #newseries’.
Another fan gushed: ‘Just binge watched FOOL ME ONCE good! Michelle Keegan beautiful!’
‘Only simply began watching #FoolMeOnce and already hooked! If you are caught on a sequence to observe get watching it! @michkeegan what an actress!’ a 3rd added.
While a fourth penned: ‘@michkeegan take a bow, good, beautiful and thrilling – give this woman an Oscar #FoolMeOnce!’
Another mentioned: ‘Over midway by #foolmeonce and I’m SO obsessive about Michelle Keegan’s outfits’.
Another added: ‘Michelle Keegan is not only stunning, she’s a correct high tier actor. Fool me as soon as is basically fairly good. #FoolMeOnce’
Fool Me Once is predicated off of a guide by acclaimed creator Harlan Coben, and in addition stars the likes of British heavyweight Dame Joanna Lumley, The Hobbit star Richard Armitage and Irish actor Emmett J. Scanlan.