beneath the surface
(idiomatic) Beyond what is obvious.
She saw what was beneath the surface and realized he was not such a bad guy.
John Hargrove, author of Beneath the Surface: Killer Whales, SeaWorld, and the Truth Beyond Blackfish, was the senior trainer at the time and one of the most experienced orca handlers in the world. Source: Internet
The movie, called Redwire Productions: Beneath the Surface, examined the magazine Redwire available throughout the Lower Mainland. Source: Internet
Since releasing our report “Beneath the Surface – The Opioid Epidemic in Northwest Connecticut” – we heard from so many people who need treatment NOW and we can only guess at the staggering amount of prevention work needed NOW. Source: Internet
The theme of the fourth installment of this annual series is "Beneath the Surface." Source: Internet