SimilarScreen
Surface

Surface

Who do you trust when you can't trust yourself?

20226.22 Seasons16 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

A traumatic head injury leaves Sophie with extreme memory loss. In her quest to put the pieces of her life back together—with help from her husband and friends—Sophie begins to question the truth behind her picture-perfect life.

Created by Scott Barrett
Written by Scott Barrett
Produced by Amanda Kay Price
NetworksApple TV

Top Cast

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Tess Caldwell / Sophie Ellis

Oliver Jackson-Cohen

Oliver Jackson-Cohen

James Ellis

Millie Brady

Millie Brady

Eliza Huntley

Phil Dunster

Phil Dunster

Quinn Huntley

Gavin Drea

Gavin Drea

Callum Walsh

Freida Pinto

Freida Pinto

Grace Daaveed

Rupert Graves

Rupert Graves

Henry Huntley

Joely Richardson

Joely Richardson

Olivia Huntley

Tara Fitzgerald

Tara Fitzgerald

Anne Huntley

Nina Sosanya

Nina Sosanya

Julia

Themes & Keywords

san francisco, californiaamnesiatherapistboat accidentmemory lossbest friendmarried womanquestioningrich husbandsearch for truthliesmemoriesperfect lifesecretsmysteryventure capitalisttbi - traumatic brain injury

About Surface

Surface is a drama, mystery series that first aired in 2022 exploring themes of san francisco, california, amnesia, therapist, boat accident, memory loss, best friend. Created by Scott Barrett, it stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Millie Brady. A traumatic head injury leaves Sophie with extreme memory loss. In her quest to put the pieces of her life back together—with help from her husband and friends—Sophie begins to question the truth behind her picture-perfect life.

Shows Similar to Surface

Discover shows like Surface — ranked by similarity and community votes

We found 15 shows similar to Surface

If you enjoyed Surface, you'll love these handpicked recommendations. Each title below shares similar themes, tone, and storytelling style. Our algorithm analyzes genres, keywords, creator filmography, and cast connections to find the closest matches. Whether you're looking for the same emotional depth, narrative structure, or visual style, these picks are curated to deliver the best viewing experience for fans of Surface.

Wayward
26% Match

Wayward(2025)

TV Show6.3/10

A small-town cop suspects that the local school for troubled teens — and its dangerously charismatic founder — may not be all it seems.

Tales of the City
24% Match

Mary Ann returns to present-day San Francisco and is reunited with her daughter and ex-husband, twenty years after leaving them behind to pursue her career. Fleeing the midlife crisis that her picture-perfect Connecticut life created, Mary Ann is quickly drawn back into the orbit of Anna Madrigal, her chosen family and a new generation of queer young residents living at 28 Barbary Lane.

We Were Liars
24% Match

We Were Liars(2025)

TV Show7.2/10

One year after a mysterious accident left her with amnesia, 17-year-old Cadence returns to Beechwood, an island off Martha's Vineyard, seeking answers. As three generations of the distinguished Sinclair family gather at their private summer utopia, no one will talk about the accident – neither her childhood friends "The Liars" nor her first love Gat, forcing her to uncover the truth herself.

The Tourist
23% Match

The Tourist(2022)

TV Show6.8/10

When a man wakes up in the Australian outback with no memory, he must use the few clues he has to discover his identity before his past catches up with him.

Severance
20% Match

Severance(2022)

TV Show8.4/10

Mark leads a team of office workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work and personal lives. When a mysterious colleague appears outside of work, it begins a journey to discover the truth about their jobs.

Doc
20% Match

Doc(2025)

TV Show7.1/10

Dr. Amy Larsen must navigate an unfamiliar world after a brain injury erases the last eight years of her life. She can rely only on her estranged 17-year-old daughter, whom she remembers as a 9-year-old, and a handful of devoted friends, as she struggles to continue practicing medicine, despite having lost nearly a decade of knowledge and experience.

John Doe
18% Match

John Doe(2002)

TV Show7.2/10

John Doe tell the story of a man who wakes up naked on an island off the coast of Seattle, knowing everything in the world there is to know—except for who he is and how and why he ended up there.

Monk
16% Match

Monk(2002)

TV Show7.9/10

Adrian Monk was once a rising star with the San Francisco Police Department, legendary for using unconventional means to solve the department's most baffling cases. But after the tragic (and still unsolved) murder of his wife Trudy, he developed an extreme case of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Now working as a private consultant, Monk continues to investigate cases in the most unconventional ways.

Unsolved Mysteries
14% Match

Combines four to five segments of dramatic re-enactments, interviews and updates of real human and paranormal mysteries. An audience interactive call-to-action request allowed viewers to call in with tips to help solve the cases.

Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
14% Match

After an unusual event, Zoey Clarke, a whip-smart computer coder forging her way in San Francisco, suddenly starts to hear the innermost wants, thoughts and desires of the people around her through popular songs.

The Suspect
11% Match

The Suspect(2022)

TV Show6.8/10

Doctor Joseph O'Loughlin a man who appears to have the perfect life and a successful career as a clinical psychologist. But nothing can be taken for granted, even the most flawless existence is only a loose thread away from unravelling.