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Season 1 – The One

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Rebecca is the ambitious and impulsive founding CEO of MatchDNA, a company that can pair people with their perfect partner based solely on their DNA samples.
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The One — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Too much plot and not enough resolve let The One down, but its fun and flashy thrills may be enough to keep viewers entertained - at least for a little while.

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Tom Long Detroit News Mar 18, 2021
C
You'd think "The One" would have all sorts of places to go, and yet it goes to few of them. Instead the show revolves around a murder that's neither mysterious or terribly plausible. Go to Full Review
Liz Shannon Miller Collider Mar 18, 2021
B
In the grand scheme of Netflix original series, this one might linger in the memory for longer than expected, if only thanks to that premise - the power of a truly great "What if...?" Go to Full Review
Lucy Mangan Guardian Mar 18, 2021
2/5
It's a stylish show that will slip down easily enough on nights - and there are plenty of them - when you don't have the mental bandwidth for anything more demanding. Beyond that, I doubt The One is anyone's perfect match. Go to Full Review
Serena Seghedoni Loud and Clear Reviews Jan 10, 2024
3/5
A second season seems inevitable, given the show's ratings and Season 1's ending; here's hoping more time is spent on consistent characterization and narrative development. Go to Full Review
Ralph Jones NME (New Musical Express) Jul 2, 2021
2/5
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Hannah Brown Jerusalem Post Mar 29, 2021
The fashions are interesting - after her success, Rebecca starts dressing like Sean Young in Blade Runner, which can't be a coincidence... Go to Full Review
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J P @NotZeppoMarx Oct 3, 2026 Thoroughly enjoyed this show. The premise is unique and thought provoking. The ending was perfect and a pleasant surprise, not the ending some formulaic drama would have been. Without question, one of the best Netflix shows I've watched. Kept my interest from start to finish. Hannah Ware gives a mesmerizing performance as Rebecca. See more Meg L @Mlayfield Sep 13, 2026 Terrible adaptation of the book The book story was so good and I was excited to watch the show but there was zero resemblance to the book and the show had dull story lines. Very disappointing! Couldn’t finish the show. See more Daisy M @RT04230770 May 20, 2026 Poorly scripted, executed even worse. No conclusion. Not worth the time honestly. See more Christina H @RT58381421 Sep 13, 2025 If you’ve read the book, I can all but guarantee that you, too, will hate this show. See more KellySue F @RT64769350 Jan 21, 2025 Okay, I watched this in 2 days and was intrigued and it kept my interest. It had various threads with new information each episode to keep you into it. I came to loath the main character. Her emptiness is just the outcome of her selfish, ambitious ways. She has zero empathy and I kind of think she is part psycho path. Couldn't stand her. But enjoyed the other characters, esp. Hannah, Mark, and Kate's story lines. Would def. watch a season 2 if that ever happens... See more Vander A @RT27493688 Nov 16, 2023 If you are in the mood for some light fare for whatever reason - can't take a drama, or a mega car chase flic, or a war movie, etc, etc., then this is the getaway vehicle for you, It's kind of like a prime time daily soap opera but a little better. If your mind needs a little vacation from any heavy thinking this will serve nicely. Although soap-operaish, if you don't take it too seriously it's mildly entertaining and all of the actors are reasonably good. The sci-fi premises is also interesting. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Mar 12, 2021 Episode 1 As business booms at her DNA-based matchmaking service, co-creator and CEO Rebecca Webb seems unstoppable, until a body is found in the Thames. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 12, 2021 Episode 2 Facing a murder investigation, Rebecca and James reunite to get their stories straight; Hannah plays a dangerous game with Megan and Mark. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 12, 2021 Episode 3 Mark's birthday party for Hannah brings good and very bad surprises; Kate digs into Sophia's past; Rebecca plays hardball with James. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 12, 2021 Episode 4 Kate goads Rebecca at Ben's memorial service and pays an embarrassing price; Hannah tells Mark the truth about Megan. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 12, 2021 Episode 5 Fabio becomes a liability for Rebecca, leading to a bargain and bittersweet reunion with Matheus; Hannah faces the consequences of her deceit. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 12, 2021 Episode 6 Rebecca schemes to stay CEO — and out of jail — while a new threat arises; Sebastian makes a confession to Kate, while Mark wrestles with his own desires. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 12, 2021 Episode 7 Nudged by Kate, Matheus begins to doubt Rebecca; Mark makes a choice; Sophia tells the truth about her mother's crash. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 12, 2021 Episode 8 Flashbacks reveal dark secrets about Ben's death; Megan seizes a chance for revenge; Rebecca's happily ever after suffers a heartbreaking blow. Details
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Season Info

Creator
Howard Overman
Executive Producer
Johnny Capps, Julian Murphy
Screenwriter
Howard Overman
Network
MULTI
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Sci-Fi
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Mar 12, 2021
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