18 TV series about betrayal in love: part 2

Promises of eternal love are formulated with deep feeling, but no less sincere are the curses for those who break faith. Why are mistakes so often made that destroy the sparks of first tender emotions or strong marriages? Watching the stories on the screen, we try to unravel this question, but one thing remains clear – joy and happiness cannot coexist with betrayal. This selection includes shows about betrayal and love triangles, which feature fascinating intrigues filmed in different parts of the world.

Big Little Lies (2017 – 2019)

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The American series, in which wives cheat on their husbands and husbands cheat on their wives, begins with a mysterious murder at a charity ball and then reveals the events leading up to the crime. Three young women live in a peaceful Austrian town. Celeste’s family life seems like a fairy tale, Madeleine faces difficulties in her relationship with her teenage daughter and hidden ties, and Jane, raising her son alone, struggles to forget the terrible past. At first glance, the everyday life of ordinary people, but the story turns out to be much more complicated – not only drama, but also a detective plot is revealed here.

The Affair (2014 – 2019)

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The next one on our list is a series about a man’s infidelity. What is interesting here is how the same events are perceived by different characters. Two different people from different worlds meet at a resort during a vacation. Noah is drowning in the routine of family life, having been married for 20 years, while Alison is experiencing a deep tragedy after the death of his son. For him, adultery becomes like a breath of fresh air and a leap into the unknown, and for her, an attempt to get out of the abyss of depression.

Betrayal (2013 – 2014)

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Sarah is a talented photographer in constant search of inspiration. Jack is a successful lawyer who works as the right-hand man of an influential businessman to whom he owes everything he has, including a seemingly happy marriage. A chance encounter between these characters makes them wonder whether they have really achieved what they expected from their family relationships and their lives in general. An informal conversation, an accidental touch, a passionate look – and now they realize for sure that they cannot avoid betrayal. Their secret liaison is only the beginning of a chain of dramatic events.

Money Incarnate (2013)

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The South Korean TV series combines aspects of classic drama, comedy and detective thriller. Lee Kang-seok is the sole heir of an influential financial tycoon who was killed as a result of the treacherous betrayal of his beloved and close friend. But now he lives under a different name and holds the position of a financial prosecutor, not remembering his past. Suddenly, he is assigned to investigate the embezzlement of the murdered tycoon’s funds, a case that concerns his own inheritance.

Mistresses (2013 – 2016)

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The plot of the melodrama focuses on four successful, bright and attractive women. Savannah is a lawyer and once a happy wife until an illness that prevents her from having children begins to destroy her marriage. Karen is a psychotherapist who finds herself developing feelings for her patient. April is a single mother and widow. Josslyn is a freedom-loving girl who doesn’t bother with serious relationships. Each of them has her own unique story, her own trials and tribulations, but they all go through the ups and downs of life together.

Scandal (2012 – 2018)

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The heroine of the action-packed drama is Olivia, a true lady leader. A stylish and independent woman, together with a team of allies, helps high-ranking officials avoid difficulties. Secret plans, conspiracies, betrayals, and love triangles – the head of the firm is ready to overcome any difficulties to prevent a scandal and save the client. After all, Olivia used to be a leading public relations expert in the White House and now runs her own crisis management agency.

Parade’s End (2012)

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The mini-series, based on the book by Ford Madox Ford, explores ideals, values and betrayals. The action takes place in England in the early 20th century. Christopher Tietjens, an aristocrat from an old English family, is not only a mathematical genius, but also one of the most educated people in the country. However, his family life is not very successful. His meeting with a young suffragette, Valentina, becomes a life-changing event. But will they be able to find happiness if internal prohibitions, conservative traditions of society and the First World War stand in their way?

Overspel (2011 – 2015)

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The plot of the Dutch series begins with the deception of the main character, which becomes the source of all the difficulties that drag other characters into its net. The central figure is Iris, a photographer, wife of a prosecutor and mother of a teenager. She hasn’t had feelings for her husband for a long time, and so she has an affair with a young lawyer named William. As fate would have it, Iris’s lover is assigned to defend the accused in a trial where her husband is the prosecutor.

Mistresses (2008 – 2010)

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Katie, Sio, Jessica, and Trudy are friends whose friendship was forged in university. Although each of their lives has been filled with ups and downs, challenges and joys, their bond remains unbroken despite their diverse personalities and circumstances. Doctor Kathy cares for the memory of her husband, who recently passed away. Lawyer Sio is satisfied with her marriage, but she still has one wish: to become a mother. Trudy, a single mother, is unable to forget her missing husband. The energetic Jessica, who prefers one-night stands, is not afraid to engage in love triangles, but so far refuses to have a serious relationship.

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• 18 TV series about betrayal in love: part 1