Channel 5 launches its new thriller, “The Au Pair,” this Monday, and the seemingly perfect family at its center is about to experience a serious disruption. Zoe’s life takes an unexpected turn when her family welcomes a new au pair, a beguiling young French woman who seems to bring with her more than just childcare skills. An unsettling tension quickly descends upon the household. As the series unfolds, hidden agendas come to light, and long-buried truths begin to surface.
Is the au pair truly there to help, or does she harbor a more sinister purpose? That’s the question that hangs over the series as cracks begin to appear in the family’s carefully constructed facade. Marital tensions, an intrusive father living next door, and the au pair’s increasingly unsettling presence all combine to create a sense of unease. “The Au Pair” looks set to be a classic domestic thriller, playing on the anxieties and vulnerabilities of family life. Tune in to Channel 5 this Monday at 9:00 PM for the series premiere.
