In the intimate and emotionally charged drama Dear X, a successful but emotionally guarded podcaster, played by Jenna Ortega, begins receiving anonymous, deeply personal letters that seem to know her darkest secrets. As she investigates the identity of the mysterious sender, she is forced to confront the fractured relationships and buried traumas of her past, including a complicated dynamic with her estranged mother, portrayed by Laura Dern. The series weaves together present-day mystery with flashbacks to the protagonist’s adolescence, exploring how a single life-altering event shaped the person she has become. Blending psychological thriller elements with a poignant character study, Dear X examines the masks we wear and the cost of keeping our true selves hidden. Each letter peels back another layer of deception, leading the protagonist closer to a truth that threatens to unravel everything she has built.