After looking through Netflix’s lineup for the week, I noticed the streamer was adding “The Lesson,” a psychological thriller with a very compelling premise. It’s rare for movies to pass me by, but this one, released in 2023, completely did (no surprise, given it underperformed at the box office). Still, the premise alone was enough to get me to watch, and now that it’s streaming on Netflix, I’m confident it deserves a spot on every thriller fan’s watchlist.
“The Lesson,” marking Alice Troughton’s first feature‑length directorial debut, plays out almost entirely in one space with five main characters, making it feel like a stage play. While it takes a little while to reach the most gripping moments compared to most thrillers, once it does, the experience is so enjoyable that the wait is justified. And you can’t go wrong with some psychological drama, too.
