Too Close is a gripping and dark new thriller on ITV starring Emily Watson, Denise Gough – and a bridge as a central prop!
Directed by Line of Duty director and former EastEnders actress Susan Tully, we predict this is a miniseries everyone will soon be talking about.
So what is it about? Is it a true story? And where is it filmed?
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Let’s take a look…
What is Too Close about?
Too Close explores the dangerous relationship between a forensic psychiatrist – Dr Emma Robertson (Emily Watson) – and her patient – Connie Mortensen (Denise Gough).
Connie is accused of a horrendous crime, but says she doesn’t remember a thing. She is accused of driving a car with two children off of a bridge.
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Emma is well-versed in dealing with challenging patients, but soon builds an unhealthily close bond with Connie.
As the story unfolds, boundaries blur and the doctor patient relationship transcends into a twisted game.
Will the truth ever come out? Or will this investigation become Emma’s own undoing?
Is Too Close based on a true story?
This series is not based on a true story. Too Close is based on the novel by writer and former The Bill actress Clara Salaman. However, she published it under her pseudonym Natalie Daniels.
Clara is a bestselling novelist and is particularly focused on dark storylines with strong female leads.
While speaking to ITV, she describes the initial set-up of Too Close: “
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