The One

About The One

Created by Howard Overman, The One is a British sci-fi television series that premiered on Netflix in 2021. The show is set in a near-future world where a sophisticated DNA matchmaking service promises to help people find their perfect partner through genetic analysis.

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About

The series follows Rebecca, the ambitious and enigmatic CEO of The One, who navigates the moral complexities and consequences of her groundbreaking discovery. As people's lives become intertwined through the service, secrets and lies unravel, leading to unexpected twists and turns.

Making / Production

The One is based on the novel of the same name by John Marrs. The show features a futuristic and sleek visual style that immerses viewers in the technological world of DNA matchmaking and its societal impacts.

Actors

• Zoë Tapper as Rebecca Webb - The determined and manipulative CEO of The One.
• Amir El-Masry as Ben Naser - A scientist involved in the development of the DNA matchmaking technology.
• Dimitri Leonidas as James Whiting - Rebecca's colleague who faces personal and professional challenges.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The One is set in a future where genetic matchmaking has revolutionized the dating world.
• The series explores themes of love, identity, and the consequences of manipulating human relationships through technology.

Quotes

• "Love can't be reduced to a swab of spit. There's more to it than that." - Rebecca Webb
• "The idea you could find The One through genetics, it’s just not possible." - Ben Naser