Lessons in Chemistry
Seen it?2023 | 1 seasons | Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It won an Emmy, it earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. 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 anyone who loves a strong character drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: expect sex.
In the 1950s, Elizabeth Zott's dream of being a scientist is challenged by a society that says women belong in the domestic sphere. She accepts a job on a TV cooking show and sets out to teach a nation of overlooked housewives way more than recipes.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
8.2 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 1 DGA Award: Directors Guild of America Awards: Sarah Adina Smith. Also nominated for 5 Emmys, 2 Golden Globes and 1 SAG Award. Plus 4 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Limited series that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 395K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Lee Eisenberg
- Brie LarsonElizabeth Zott
- Lewis PullmanCalvin Evans
- Aja Naomi KingHarriet Sloane
- Stephanie KoenigFran Frask
- Patrick WalkerCurtis Wakely