The Girl from Plainville
Seen it?2022 | 1 seasons | Drama, Crime
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a small audience. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved The Act or Goliath, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
The controversial case of Michelle Carter, who was convicted in 2017 of involuntary manslaughter for encouraging the suicide of her then-boyfriend via texts and phone calls.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Critics' Choice Award.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Limited series that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 127K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Liz Hannah, Patrick Macmanus
- Elle FanningMichelle Carter
- Chloë SevignyLynn Roy
- Colton RyanConrad 'Coco' Roy III
- Cara BuonoGail Carter
- Kai LennoxDavid Carter
- Norbert Leo ButzConrad 'Co' Roy II
- Aya CashKatie Rayburn
- Kylie Liya PageCassie Wilkins
- Jeff WahlbergRob Mahoney
- Callie McClincyHayden Carter