The Act
Seen it?2019 | 1 seasons | Drama, Crime
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), it won an Emmy 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 crime-drama fans. If you loved American Crime Story, 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.
Gypsy Blanchard struggles to deal with the toxic relationship with her overprotective mother, but her attempts to free herself lead to murder.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Emmy: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Supporting Actress – Series, Limited Series or Television Film. Also nominated for 1 more Emmy, 1 more Golden Globe and 2 SAG Awards. Plus 1 other award.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Limited series that reached a wide audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 327K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Nick Antosca, Michelle Dean
- Patricia ArquetteDee Dee Blanchard
- Joey KingGypsy Rose Blanchard
- AnnaSophia RobbLacey
- Chloë SevignyMel
- Calum WorthyNick Godejohn