The Replacement (2017)

In the bustling world of architectural design, Ellen is at the pinnacle of her career, her joy doubled by an unexpected pregnancy soon after securing a major contract for her firm. Amid the excitement, she hires Paula, a woman her age but with a contrasting life path, having taken a significant career pause to raise her ten-year-old daughter. As Paula's enthusiastic and competent demeanor lights up the office during Ellen's final pregnancy months, she appears to be the ideal substitute. However, Ellen's joy soon takes a chilling turn as she suspects Paula harbors a hidden agenda. Paula's unwavering belief that motherhood will inevitably keep Ellen away from the firm longer than she intends sparks a growing unease in Ellen. She begins to question Paula's true intentions, suspecting her of desiring more than just a temporary placement. Subtle office manipulations by Paula, ingratiating herself with superiors, clients, and even Ellen's friends, solidify Ellen's fears, transforming her from a supportive figure into a formidable rival. Despite Ellen's apprehensions, others only see Paula as a bright, dedicated woman filling in for Ellen. Accusations of paranoia are cast Ellen's way, even by her own husband, attributed to her pregnancy-induced emotional state. Ellen alone perceives Paula's unsettling obsession with her pregnancy, feeling her own identity gradually eroding. Voicing her fears only serves to distance her from those around her. When a catastrophic incident rocks the firm, Ellen's refusal to accept the police's conclusion leads her on a nerve-racking pursuit of the person she deems responsible. Set against the backdrop of Glasgow, 'The Replacement' is a gripping psychological thriller that explores a woman's struggle with paranoia, identity, and the intrusion of another woman, or perhaps her own unborn child, into her life.

The Replacement is a drama show featuring Vicky McClure.

The Replacement is currently streaming on Spectrum On Demand.