Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker
Seen it?2020 | 1 seasons | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a small audience and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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: meant for adults.
An African American washerwoman rises from poverty to build a beauty empire and become the first female self-made millionaire.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Emmy.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 87K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
- Octavia SpencerMadam C. J. Walker
- Tiffany HaddishLelia
- Carmen EjogoAddie
- Garrett MorrisCleophus Walker
- Kevin CarrollRansom
- J. Alphonse NicholsonJohn Robinson
- Blair UnderwoodCharles James Walker