Based on Harlan Coben’s novel of the same name, Fool Me Once has turned into a fan-favorite murder mystery series on Netflix. But watching the series, viewers were left asking where it was filmed, and where and when the series is set. So, here’s all the information you need about the filming locations and settings.
Where was Fool Me Once filmed?
Fool Me Once was primarily shot in Manchester, England. Some scenes were also filmed in North West England and a few Spanish locations.
The series began filming in February 2023 in Manchester, England. Meanwhile, some additional production was also conducted in Spain. As per Tudum (Netflix), scenes of the Burkett family estate where Judith lives were shot at Cheshire’s Arley Hall & Gardens.
Where is Fool Me Once set?
Netflix’s Fool Me Once takes place in the fictional town of Winhurst, England.
The narrative of Harlan Coben’s Fool Me Once novel is set in the US. But Netflix’s live-action adaptation changes that and sets the murder mystery plot in a fictional English town called Winhurst. As mentioned above, the town was created using locations from Manchester, Cheshire, and other places in the North West.
When does Fool Me Once take place?
Fool Me Once doesn’t reveal its exact timeline. But looking at the technological devices used throughout the series, it’s safe to say that the show’s events take place in the present day.
The series also fleshes out a few events from the past involving Maya, her husband Joe Burkett, and her sister Claire. But we can be sure that all those flashbacks mostly take place in the 2020s, with the main story taking place either in 2023 or 2024.
The official synopsis of Fool Me Once reads:
“When ex-soldier Maya sees her murdered husband on a secret nanny cam, she uncovers a deadly conspiracy that stretches deep into the past.”
For more updates, check out whether we will get a second season for the series. Also, learn how many episodes season 1 features.
