

The One
Overview
Love — and lies — spiral when a DNA researcher helps discover a way to find the perfect partner, and creates a bold new matchmaking service.
Top Cast

Amir El-Masry
Ben Naser

Hannah Ware
Rebecca

Olivia Chenery
Holly

Stephen Campbell Moore
Damian

Lois Chimimba
Hannah

Dimitri Leonidas
James Whiting

Diarmaid Murtagh
Connor Martin

Zoë Tapper
Kate Saunders

Albano Jerónimo
Matheus Silva

Wilf Scolding
Ethan
Themes & Keywords
About The One
The One is a crime, drama, sci-fi & fantasy series that first aired in 2021 exploring themes of love, psychological thriller, digital. it stars Amir El-Masry, Hannah Ware, Olivia Chenery. Love — and lies — spiral when a DNA researcher helps discover a way to find the perfect partner, and creates a bold new matchmaking service.
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