Goodbye ‘Other Mommy,’ Hulu’s ‘Phony’ Is the Real Twisty Mystery Series You Deserve | Review

Hulu’s mystery drama Phony follows teenager Sonny Cooke, who wakes from a car accident convinced that the mother beside him is an impostor. The premise puts a coming-of-age story and a close mother-son relationship at the centre of a puzzle about identity and trust.

Sam Nivola plays Sonny and Connie Britton plays his mother, Ellen, with Meera Syal among the supporting cast. The review praises the performances and the show’s charm, but remains cautious because only half the season was available to assess, leaving its explanations and ending unknown.