Tell Me You Love Me (HBO)

About Tell Me You Love Me (HBO)

"Tell Me You Love Me" is an intense psychological drama series that aired on HBO. It was originally released in 2007. This groundbreaking series revolves around the life and relationships of three couples, who are undergoing couples therapy with their psychologist Dr. May Foster. The show gained praise for its raw and intimate portrayal of daily life, love, and relationships. This includes their sexual problems, and psychological components that frame human relationships.

Making / Production

"Tell Me You Love Me" was produced by HBO, an American cable and streaming platform known for edgy and unique content. Cynthia Mort, a renowned creator, is the mind behind the show. The series was famed for its explicit and realistic sex scenes, which were developed under the expert guidance of intimacy coordinators. The show pushed the boundaries of comfort to give a real picture of couples' dynamics.

Actors

• Michelle Borth as Jamie: Borth played the role of Jamie, a character in her 20's who is in a tumultuous relationship with her boyfriend Hugo. She expertly portrays Jaime's struggle with commitment and intimacy.
• Tim DeKay as David: DeKay brilliantly portrayed David, a character who is part of a middle-aged couple in a seemingly stable marriage that is actually full of dissatisfaction and unspoken resentment.
• Jane Alexander as Dr. May Foster: Alexander played the show's lynchpin, the elegant yet empathetic psychologist who attempts to heal the fractures in her patients' relationships, and has to deal with her own issues as well.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show's graphic sexual content sparked a lot of discussions and debates, making it one of HBO's most controversial series.
• Despite the sexual content, the series focuses more on emotions and human relationships, with even the intimate scenes serving to push the storyline forward, than on the physical aspect.
• Initially, HBO planned for a second season, but it was cancelled due to creative differences between the network and the series creator, Cynthia Mort.

Music, Soundtrack

• The score for "Tell Me You Love Me" was composed by Michael Boddicker and Jan A.P. Kaczmarek, whose compositions amplified the show’s raw and intense themes.
• The soundtrack includes a variety of other artists, offering diverse accompaniment to the storyline's various moods and tones.