HBO Max’s New Thriller Series The Seduction Is Dominating the Global Charts

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There are a lot of gripping thrillers available right now, and this series is one of the best. is a six-episode French show that’s quickly become a hit with viewers around the world.

The new series The Seduction is a hit with viewers around the world, currently ranking as the third most-watched show on HBO Max, according to data from FlixPatrol. It’s consistently been a top 10 series globally for the past week, and has performed particularly well in countries like Albania, Belgium, Indonesia, and the Philippines. In France, The Seduction held the number two spot on HBO Max for the entire week.

Premiering on HBO Max on November 14, 2025, The Seduction stars Anamaria Vartolomei, Diane Kruger, Vincent Lacoste, and Lucas Bravo. The series is based on the classic French novel Les Liaisons dangereuses.

This French thriller, told in six parts, centers on Isabelle Dassonville, who discovers her wedding ceremony was a sham the very next day.

The Seduction Is One of Many Adaptations of Les Liaisons Dangereuses

The story of Les Liaisons dangereuses has been brought to the screen in several adaptations. A popular version, Dangerous Liaisons, was released in 1988 and featured a star-studded cast including John Malkovich, Michelle Pfeiffer, Uma Thurman, and Keanu Reeves. While the film received strong critical acclaim – currently holding a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes – it wasn’t a major financial success in theaters.

The 1999 film Cruel Intentions is another take on the story of Les Liaisons dangereuses and has gained a dedicated following over the years. It updated the classic French novel for a modern audience, featuring performances by Ryan Phillippe, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Reese Witherspoon, and Selma Blair. A new version was also released on Amazon Prime in 2022.

The Seduction is inspired by a French novel and expands on the reasons behind Isabelle’s desire for revenge against the Vicomte de Valmont. While reviews are mixed—it currently has a 73% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 5.8 on IMDb—the series is still popular with viewers online.

IMDb reviews of The Seduction are mixed. RubberCanoe felt the film relied too heavily on drama and eroticism, while lindseysirera praised its beautiful visuals. Other viewers, like christinemuguet, noted that the movie is a very free interpretation of Les Liaisons dangereuses.

The film The Seduction stars Anamaria Vartolomei as Isabelle. This role marks the French-Romanian actress’s first appearance in an English-language film. Vincent Lacoste plays the Vicomte de Valmont and is a well-known French actor, having appeared in films such as Amanda and Lost Illusions, as well as the miniseries Irma Vep.

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Lucas Bravo, known for his role in , plays the Comte de Gercourt in The Seduction. Diane Kruger, a famous model and actress recognized for her work in Troy (opposite Brad Pitt and Orlando Bloom) and as Dr. Abigail Chase in , stars as Madame de Rosemonde in the film.

Even with its flaws, the show The Seduction has become a global success, consistently ranking among the top 10 most-watched programs on HBO Max in numerous countries. All six episodes are now available to stream on HBO Max.

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2025-12-28 03:12