The 2022 psychological thriller series Chloe (released in Italy as Chloe - Le maschere della verità ) offers a chilling exploration of the intersections between social media, identity, and domestic control. Created by Alice Seabright, the six-episode BBC/Prime Video series follows Becky Green, a lonely temp worker who becomes obsessed with the curated life of her estranged childhood friend, Chloe Fairbourne. When Chloe suddenly dies, Becky assumes the identity of "Sasha" to infiltrate Chloe's elite social circle and uncover the truth. The Duality of Identity: Becky vs. Sasha
At the heart of the series is Becky’s fractured sense of self. Living in Bristol while caring for her mother, who has early-onset dementia, Becky’s real life is defined by isolation and low self-worth. In contrast, her alter-ego Sasha is everything Becky is not: confident, stylish, and highly connected. Chloe - Le maschere della ve ... 2022 - 1 stag...
: Becky herself risks falling into the same trap as she starts an affair with Elliot, nearly becoming the next "mask" in his curated domestic life. Conclusion: A Haunting Modern Parable The 2022 psychological thriller series Chloe (released in
While the show begins as a mystery about social media stalking, it evolves into a study of coercive control. The Duality of Identity: Becky vs
: As Sasha, Becky "grifts" her way into the lives of Chloe’s best friend Livia and grieving husband Elliot.
The subtitle Le maschere della verità (The Masks of Truth) aptly describes the central theme: the gulf between a "perfect" digital presence and a "messy" lived reality.