5 best Olivia Cooke movies and TV shows to add to your watchlist

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Are you searching for movies and TV shows of the renowned actor, Olivia Cooke, and do not know where to start? Then this list is just for you. Cooke, since the beginning of her career, has been giving us viewers hit after hit. It cannot be denied that whatever project she touches just turns into gold. Each of the projects resonates with a freshness with her addition.


5 best Olivia Cooke movies and TV shows to add to your watchlist

1) Bates Motel

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Bates Motel | Image Via: Cuse Productions

Olivia Cooke’s performance as Emma Decody in this psychological horror series is truly worth appreciating. Bates Motel dives into the story of a mother and son as they try to start a new life. The death of a family member took a toll on them. So they decided to start afresh.

Norma and Norman buy a motel; however, things do not turn out well. Their life begins to get complicated right after their arrival in this new place. Death and trauma fill this thrilling series. Mysteries are unfolded with each passing episode. Cooke’s character Emma Decody is Norman’s best friend, who also has feelings for him.


2) Vanity Fair

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Vanity Fair | Image Via: Mammoth Screen

This is a historical TV show diving into the life of Becky Sharp, played by Olivia Cooke. Becky is an ambitious woman. As the daughter of an artist, her economic situation was not quite favorable. So, she wants to change it.

Her dream to rise to the top of the social ladder adds intrigue to the storyline. Though there are many historical TV shows already, this one feels unique and definitely worth watching.


3) The Girlfriend

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The Girlfriend | Image Via: Imaginarium

The Girlfriend, Cooke’s newest TV show, takes us on a rollercoaster ride from the get-go. It is a psychological thriller like no other. It gives us a glimpse of the complex relationship between a son’s mother and his girlfriend. Olivia Cooke plays the role of Cherry Lane. Chery Lane’s life takes a turn when she has to meet with her boyfriend’s mother. Danny’s mother, Laura Sanderson, is not the kind of woman she was expecting her to be.

Laura has a distinct relationship with her son that borders on obsession. When she finds out that Danny has a girlfriend, she does not take it very well. She begins to sabotage their relationship; however, Cherry is not going to back down easily without a fight. This Olivia Cooke TV show is truly worth investing your time in.


4) Ouija

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Ouija | Image Via: Platinum Dunes

This Olivia Cooke movie is truly filled with an intricate dance of twists and turns. The story begins with the death of Olivia Cooke's character, Laine's close friend, Debbie. Debbie's death seems to have connections with an Ouija board. While diving into the mystery of Debbie’s death, Laine and her friends encounter this dangerous Ouija board.

It begins to create chaos in their lives. From horrifying visions to even killing one of the friends, the Ouija board wreaks havoc. When Laine understands that it has something to do with the spirit, she tries to find its connection. However, she is completely misguided and releases an even dangerous spirit. This Olivia Cooke movie is filled with intense, spine-chilling horror. This horror movie proves her versatility.


5) Katie Says Goodbye

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Katie Says Goodbye | Image Via: Vertical Entertainment

This Olivia Cooke movie delves into the struggles of a seventeen-year-old girl named Katie, whose only dream is to move to San Francisco and have a better life. She lives with her mother but has to carry the weight of the expenses on her own. Working as a waitress is not rough to pay for her dreams, so she decides to take a different route.

However, this leads to complications with not just her boyfriend but also her mother. Her reputation gets completely ruined. Her mother, who is supposed to be by her side in such a difficult situation, runs away with the little amount of money Katie saved for herself.


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Edited by KOUSHIKI ROY