Mistresses (uk) May 2026

This final series took a tonal shift, moving away from "cocktail dresses and gratuitous sex" toward "serious relationship angst," which some critics found less entertaining but more emotionally resonant. Criticisms

Unlike the American version's "fashionably chic" aesthetic, the UK original features characters who look and act like ordinary people, making their emotional dilemmas more relatable. Mistresses (UK)

While mostly well-received, some reviewers found the storylines "ridiculous" or "silly" at times. A few critics argued that the show occasionally relied on "unbelievable cardboard stereotypes" and moralistic endings where infidelity always led to disaster. This final series took a tonal shift, moving

Reviewers from Metacritic and The Guardian often compare the series to Sex and the City but note it has more "brains and gravitas" and a significant thriller element. A few critics argued that the show occasionally

Critics on Common Sense Media highlight that it successfully balances "guilty pleasure" soap opera elements with mature explorations of love, friendship, and the dark consequences of affairs. Seasonal Breakdown

You can find the series on platforms like Netflix or purchase the complete series box set through retailers like Amazon UK.

The lead cast—Sarah Parish, Sharon Small, Orla Brady, and Shelley Conn—receives high praise for their "outstanding" and "believable" performances.