Movies and TvShows featuring "manipulative-lover" theme.

Spanish businessman Adrián Doria is out on bail after being arrested for the murder of his lover, Laura Vidal. His lawyer, Félix Leiva, hires prestigious defense attorney Virginia Goodman, who visits him at his apartment with the news that the prosecutor has found a witness who will be testifying in front of a judge soon; they have three hours to come up with a defense so Virginia urges her client to tell her the whole truth...

A young woman trapped in an abusive relationship becomes the unwitting participant in an intervention staged by her two closest friends. While on vacation, Alice rediscovers herself and gains perspective, slowly breaking free from the codependency that binds her. However, her abusive boyfriend's vengeance tests her strength, courage, and deep-rooted friendships.

A woman unhappy in her marriage decides to leave her family and run away with her old flame. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and confront the truth about their toxic relationship. With a cynical ending, this TV show explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the consequences of making impulsive choices.

In 1937 during the Spanish Civil War, a circus performer named Javier falls in love with Natalia, the trapeze artist. However, they both become entangled in a love triangle with the sadistic clown Sergio, leading to a series of violent and disturbing events.

Illicit (1931) explores the themes of jealousy, infidelity, and free love as it follows the story of a couple navigating the challenges of their relationship. This pre-code film delves into issues of gender conformity and social pressure, highlighting the struggles of a liberated woman in New York City. As the plot unfolds, the characters face dilemmas, scandals, and marriage proposals, ultimately questioning the boundaries of love and commitment.

In A Fool There Was, a married man falls under the spell of a seductive woman, leading to his downfall and ruin. This silent film explores themes of infidelity, manipulation, and the destructive power of desire. The film has been recognized for its portrayal of a femme fatale and is included in the National Film Registry.

Following the true stories of manipulative and deceptively dangerous criminals who use their charm to cheat, steal and lure unsuspecting victims into romantic relationships, ultimately leaving a wake of devastation and death. Each episode features a charismatic killer who successfully deceives a victim or victims, retracing their over-the-top acts of seduction and fraud.

A talented songwriter gets his inspiration for songs from others and not from within himself. He is oblivious that he may harm other people when he uses their stories or their love for himself.

Co-workers question their marriages for a variety of issues, including anger management, child-like spouses and manipulative stepchildren. Will their relationships be mended or end in divorce?

Christian is on family vacation with his wife and son. One day he meets Luca, an old friend, at the bar on the beach. This sudden emergence from the past bothers Christian. Luca asks Christian to restart a game interrupted many years ago...

Evelyn, a young author, loves spending time with her main character, Lucas, whom she has become extremely close to. But as the demons of her past haunt her, she finds herself falling for him, and must choose between getting caught up in a fantasy or letting him go.