Fool Me Once (2024) – Review and Summary
With silly twists and disjointed plots, Netflix and Harlan Coben’s “Fool Me Once” feels like at least three shows stuffed into one.
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With silly twists and disjointed plots, Netflix and Harlan Coben’s “Fool Me Once” feels like at least three shows stuffed into one.
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