It’s no secret that audiences want to be seduced by their screens every now and again.

With globe-trotting franchises such as the Fifty Shades films or intimate historical reboots of Lady Chatterley’s Lover, the ‘sexy’ film has become a genre in itself. So it’s no surprise that Netflix is taking on an adaptation of a novella known for its exploration of the dangers of lust and the morals behind desire.

Here’s what you need to know, then, about Obsession.

What’s Obsession about?

When the enigmatic Anna Barton embarks on a passionate affair with her fiancé’s father, William, who finds himself drawn into an obsessive spiral. But how long can they keep their secret hidden before someone gets hurt?

Well, considering the synopsis promises “devastating consequences for the whole family”, we imagine not long at all.

Watch the trailer for Obsession below:

Richard Armitage stars in Obsession, Netflix’s new erotic thriller series