Fatal Attraction series: How & Where to Watch in 2023

The new series “Fatal Attraction” is streaming new episodes weekly on Paramount Plus.

Paramount Plus describes the eight episodes as “deep-dive reimagining of the classic psychosexual thriller and ‘80s cultural touchstone.”

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The new series “Fatal Attraction” is streaming new episodes weekly on Paramount Plus.

Paramount Plus describes the eight episodes as “deep-dive reimagining of the classic psychosexual thriller and ‘80s cultural touchstone.” The first two episodes debuted on April 30. New episodes are released every Sunday.

The original movie was released in 1987 with a simple premise. What happens when a New York attorney blows off the woman he had a fling with, and she doesn’t like his response?

The film starred Glenn Close and Michael Douglas. It was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Director and Best Picture for Adrian Lyne. 

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This 2023 take on infidelity is put through the lens of privilege, personality disorders, family dynamics and murder. 

The series takes place in the present day.

Daniel Gallagher is paroled after serving 15 years in prison for the murder of Alexandra Forrest.

He is aiming to reconnect with his family and prove his innocence. In 2008, Dan first meets Alex and his world begins to unravel after their brief affair threatens to destroy the life he’s built with his wife, Beth.

The series stars Joshua Jackson as Dan Gallagher, Lizzy Caplan as Alex Forrest, Amanda Peet as Beth Gallagher,

Toby Huss as Mike Gerard, Brian Goodman as Arthur Tomlinson, Alyssa Jirrels as Ellen Gallagher and Reno Wilson as Detective Earl Brooker.

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What streaming service has Fatal Attraction?

The new 2023 series “Fatal Attraction” is a Paramount Plus Original, and exclusive to Paramount+. You can subscribe to the Essential plan for $4.99 per month, and start watching every episode of Season 1. 

You can sign up for a free 7-day trial. Subscriptions run month to month.

Paramount+ also has the 1987 movie “Fatal Attraction” starring Michael Douglas and Glenn Close if you want to compare the movie to the series. You can also find the film streaming on MGM+. 

What is the latest episode of Fatal Attraction?

The latest episode of “Fatal Attraction” is titled “The Watchful Heart” and debuted on Sunday, April 30 on Paramount Plus. 

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Paramount+ has two plans that give you access to Paramount Plus Originals such as “Fatal Attraction.” 

Each plan has a 7-day free trial. Subscriptions run month to month. 

A subscription to the Essential plan costs $4.99 per month.  Essential subscribers get the latest episodes of TV shows on CBS. And there are popular programs from Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET, MTV and Smithsonian Channel.

It’s the cheapest way to watch new episodes of The Equalizer, Blue Bloods and The Neighborhood. You can watch NFL games on CBS every Sunday. There are also college football and basketball games. 

Paramount+ has a growing library of new movies. “60 Minutes” and the “CBS Evening News” are among the marquee news programs on Paramount+. 

Subscribers can stream up two shows at once on different screens. 

The Premium plan is a commercial-free subscription that has more live sports such as the PGA Tour, SEC football on CBS and NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball. A subscription to the Premium plan is $9.99 per month. 

You can sign up for a free trial of Paramount+ or bundle the service with Showtime for $9.99 per month. 

How to Watch “Fatal Attraction” on Roku, Amazon Fire TV or Smart TV

Cord-cutters have a number of ways to watch their favorite TV shows. Paramount+ is available on a number of Smart TVs. They are supported by Smart TVs made by Sony, Samsung, and LG. Roku TVs and Amazon Fire TV Edition televisions also support streaming apps.

There is a Paramount Plus app for Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast with Google TV, Xbox One and PlayStation consoles. 

You just need an Internet connection, a Smart TV or a streaming device to begin streaming live TV or your favorite show. Most of these services have a free trial that lasts up to a week.

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