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Season 2 – Doctor Foster

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Suranne Jones ("Coronation Street") stars as Dr. Gemma Foster in this mystery-drama series that leads the protagonist down a dark path. Dr. Foster seems to have the perfect life; she is a trusted GP, has many friends and a settled family -- until her husband starts acting suspiciously. The doctor begins to think her husband is having an affair and decides to investigate, but the secrets she uncovers tear her world apart. Gemma's life goes into turmoil as she gets closer to discovering the truth, with her family and patients all suffering as a result of the shocking events that unfold.
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Doctor Foster — Season 2

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Critics Consensus

Though not as engrossing as its first series, Doctor Foster manages to retain its grip thanks to the magnificent Suranne Jones.

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James Jackson The Times (UK) 12/29/2017
Mike Bartlett has drawn us back into the milieu of sex and mind games, red bras and lethal blades, his great trick being to make you forget that a second series was barely necessary. Go to Full Review Hugo Rifkind The Times (UK) 12/29/2017
The central character, the scary doc, is paranoid, naggy, controlling, miserable, erratic, unpredictably furious and no fun at all. But it's not her fault! It's everybody else's fault, for being even worse. Go to Full Review Sam Wollaston Guardian 10/04/2017
Tense and preposterous -- Mike Bartlett's outrageous drama swerved to a fabulous finale. Go to Full Review Keith Watson Metro Newspaper (UK) 05/20/2019
5/5
It's a brilliant set-up, a dysfunctional relationship dissected with surgical skill by writer Mike Bartlett... It's toxic yet at times brutally funny, with dialogue that leaves you breathless. Go to Full Review Giles Sheldrick Daily Express (UK) 04/11/2019
The prognosis for the Fosters is almost certainly terminal but the life support this exhilarating series has been on for the past five weeks should not be turned off. Go to Full Review Jasper Rees The Arts Desk 04/11/2019
3/5
The scenario of this second series never felt sound enough to go the distance. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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diane S @RT11306624 Sep 5 Watching repeatedly the look of bewildered hurt on a young boy's face as two incomprehensibly toxic parents tear his heart to shreds was devastating. It was clear from the beginning that the one who was suffering unspeakable collateral damage and the one who most desperately needed to free themselves from the situation was this boy. But somehow it also seemed clear that things would not go well for this child once he found himself out there alone in the world. Suranne Jones and Tom Taylor are both stunning talents. See more Nicole S @RT27755985 Aug 15 Great series. Worth watch. See more Jane V @RT51255843 08/05/2024 What a dreadful second season, seriously, don't bother. Ridiculous plot, utterly over played, totally dislikeable characters....really pleased when it ended..... See more Tom S @Acewrite13 09/19/2023 The catch-22 is that emotionally crippled monsters are too insecure to pair up with someone that has a minimum of emotional health, so they default to another emotionally crippled monster that is their complement, creating a co-dependent relationship. A co-dependent dynamic sows the seeds of its own destruction as each brings out the worst in the other and the marriage steadily deteriorates over time. The mother and father in this story simply can't make the right decisions for their son because they are too pathetically needy and self-involved. It tears their relationship apart and their son is torn apart along with it. Not once does any characters say "We'll deal with this" or "We'll get you help". They all act like it's out of their hands, taking no responsibility, so inevitable the son leaves, his parents are demonstratively toxic individuals. See more Stephen M @Smur_phy 06/17/2023 Just as good as season one See more 03/18/2022 The second season caught my attention enough that it made me want to finish it. it got a bit dramatic at time and felt unrealistic- the only thing that was real was when it honed in on how crazy peoples lives can feel and how there are intense feelings out there and it forces you to do crazy things. Jodie comer is the best! this was an interesting two seasons See more Read all reviews
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Suranne Jones

Dr Gemma Foster

Bertie Carvel

Simon Foster

Jodie Comer

Kate Parks

Clare-Hope Ashitey

Carly

Victoria Hamilton

Anna

Cheryl Campbell

Helen Foster

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 5, 2017 Two years after Doctor Gemma Foster dramatically exposed her husband Simon's betrayals, forcing him to leave town, her life is destabilized once again when he returns. Her world fractures in ways she never could have predicted. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 12, 2017 Reeling from the repercussions of Simon's return, Gemma scrambles to uncover his secrets and find out what's going on with Tom. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 19, 2017 Gemma feels Tom should come first, even though she and Simon are at each other's throats. But can they put their own feelings aside for their son's sake? Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 26, 2017 Simon feels confident that he and Kate can finally live securely, free from Gemma's shadow, but can Kate really trust him? Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 3, 2017 Gemma goes to extreme lengths in order to come out on top and win back her old life, but this time has she gone too far? Details

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Doctor Foster — Season 2

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Season Info

Director
Tom Vaughan, Jeremy Lovering
Screenwriter
Mike Bartlett
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Sep 5, 2017