: As Sasha, Becky "grifts" her way into the lives of Chloe’s best friend Livia and grieving husband Elliot.
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...
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 : As Sasha, Becky "grifts" her way into
: The series acts as a warning that "comparison is the thief of joy," showing how social media can poison the psyche by forcing constant measurement against unreachable standards. Themes of Control and Domestic Abuse In contrast, her alter-ego Sasha is everything Becky
: Becky uncovers that Chloe was being medicated and financially stifled by Elliot, suggesting her "suicide" may have been a desperate attempt to escape a psychological prison.
: 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