Maid: Season 1

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Netflix | Season Premiere Date: October 1, 2021

Summary: Single mother Alex (Margaret Qualley) cleans houses to provide for her child in this drama inspired by Stephanie Land's memoir "Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay and a Mother's Will to Survive."

Genre(s): Drama

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. Snaps
Air Date: October 1, 2021
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S1:E9. Sky Blue
Air Date: October 1, 2021
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S1:E8. Bear Hunt
Air Date: October 1, 2021

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IndieWire Kristen Lopez

Oct 1, 2021

There are many moments found within Netflix’s limited series “Maid” where I just said, “Wow.” It wasn’t strictly the moving performances from an all-around talented cast, nor was it the empathetic and complex relationships that develop and change over 10 episodes. It was the overall package, one that blossomed into a show that left me laughing as often as I was crying. Read full review

Dorothy Rabinowitz

Sep 30, 2021

Instantly addictive. ... A drama of remarkable potency, its bloated length notwithstanding. Read full review

Jen Chaney

Oct 1, 2021

[Alex and Paula] are each other’s worst enemies and greatest advocates, and watching them dance through their complicated love for one another is one of the most enriching experiences of the fall TV season. Like so much in Maid, you don’t just observe what’s happening to them. You feel like you’re in it right along with them. Read full review

Alan Sepinwall

Sep 22, 2021

Maid is careful in how it details each step of Alex’s attempt to escape poverty, so that little things that would be forgettable elsewhere — a small job going well, a friend opening her door without judgment — land with thunderbolt force. Have tissues handy as much for the happy parts as the sad. This is a great one. Read full review

Inkoo Kang

Oct 1, 2021

Despite its economically oriented title, “Maid” is most compelling as a tale of healing and self-discovery. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Brian Tallerico

Oct 1, 2021

The very structure of Netflix’s new drama “Maid” means it will always threaten to drift into melodrama, the kind of clichéd series that pulls at the heartstrings in a way that feels manipulative, but it always comes back to its realistic, moving center because of two words: Margaret Qualley. Read full review

Mike Hale

Oct 1, 2021

“Maid” itself can be a frustrating experience, sometimes moving and convincing, sometimes scattered and trite. Read full review

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Braw

Oct 18, 2021

I absolutely love this show. I love it. The ability for the writer and actors to address such serious issues such as domestic violence, poverty and mental illness is unparalleled. The a ring is amazing and the roles and character building is amazing. You laugh, you cry. This is a mustI absolutely love this show. I love it. The ability for the writer and actors to address such serious issues such as domestic violence, poverty and mental illness is unparalleled. The a ring is amazing and the roles and character building is amazing. You laugh, you cry. This is a must see. Gripping right to the end.… Expand

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MickVV

Jul 11, 2023

Fantastic on every level--acting, writing, directing, soundtrack. An important important story told with heart and humor and honesty.

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rlian220

Oct 2, 2021

I don’t know what you all are talking about. This show is awesome. It’s like Star Wars meets Game of Thrones. The story is interesting and thought provoking, the acting is superb, and overall it comes across as a high quality, entertaining show with a lot of depth. Just my humble opinion.I don’t know what you all are talking about. This show is awesome. It’s like Star Wars meets Game of Thrones. The story is interesting and thought provoking, the acting is superb, and overall it comes across as a high quality, entertaining show with a lot of depth. Just my humble opinion. I’ve watched every episode and can’t wait for more.… Expand

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Xbluannax

Nov 20, 2021

Really enjoyed this and couldn’t stop watching it. It’s funny that mother and daughter in real life are acting as mother and daughter in the show. Very emotional and a short running series.

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Pan_Krytyk

Oct 29, 2021

Dobry serial o życiu. Jak coś się zaczyna pieprzyć to z reguły parami,albo i trójkami. Po za tym kapitalna rola Andie.

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plutocracy

Oct 8, 2021

Has touches of greatness, which was enough to keep me watching the entire season. I had trouble reconciling different ways the protagonist was shown. Some scenes had her demonstrating great awareness about the world and society's rules, while others depicted her as hopelessly naive aboutHas touches of greatness, which was enough to keep me watching the entire season. I had trouble reconciling different ways the protagonist was shown. Some scenes had her demonstrating great awareness about the world and society's rules, while others depicted her as hopelessly naive about even the most common-sense things. I don't mean she was simply wise but naive, or that it was trauma manifested in behavior, it was more jarring and inconsistent than that.

It also had inconsistent messaging regarding emotional abuse, where it was portrayed as on-the-nose and villainous from one character and much more innocent from another.

Despite these dissonances, still a well-acted and compelling watch, with some creative edits and engaging story.… Expand

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screen

Apr 7, 2022

Trying too hard to be a poverty porn series. Performances are average to farcical. What happened to one of my favorite actresses?

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: October 1, 2021
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  S1:E10. Snaps
  Air Date: October 1, 2021
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  S1:E9. Sky Blue
  Air Date: October 1, 2021
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  S1:E8. Bear Hunt
  Air Date: October 1, 2021
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  S1:E7. String Cheese
  Air Date: October 1, 2021
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  S1:E6. M
  Air Date: October 1, 2021
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  S1:E5. Thief
  Air Date: October 1, 2021
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  S1:E4. Cashmere
  Air Date: October 1, 2021
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  S1:E3. Sea Glass
  Air Date: October 1, 2021
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  S1:E2. Ponies
  Air Date: October 1, 2021
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  S1:E1. Dollar Store
  Air Date: October 1, 2021