Mrs. America

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Season 1
  • Network: HULU
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 15, 2020
User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 68 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 68
  3. Negative: 11 out of 68
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  1. nevillejohn
    Jul 10, 2020
    0
    this one is tough. i felt like it started out strong in the first 3ish episodes but it quickly devolves from there and becomes unwatchable. an interesting and relevant topic with valuable things to teach viewers but the writing and directing need work.
  2. Darek100
    May 7, 2020
    4
    Never having been a fan of Phyllis Schlafly I was naturally curious about the story behind the person. I'm not sure that happened. What I got was cardboard stereotypes and hardly learned a thing. This is simply the writers' and producer's view of extreme liberal and conservative ERA positions. Ok, so both positions hated each other, but the way it was done it was not interesting. Some moreNever having been a fan of Phyllis Schlafly I was naturally curious about the story behind the person. I'm not sure that happened. What I got was cardboard stereotypes and hardly learned a thing. This is simply the writers' and producer's view of extreme liberal and conservative ERA positions. Ok, so both positions hated each other, but the way it was done it was not interesting. Some more nuance please.… Expand
  3. DavidNathan
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    Excellent casts and acting esp Cate the great. Spot on production design and costumes. A very good reminder that we should appreciate and learn from the past for a brighter or better future coz if we dont as they say history repeats itself.hoping this limited series will be given its due come emmy awards,golden globes and sag awards not only cate and supporting cast writers directorExcellent casts and acting esp Cate the great. Spot on production design and costumes. A very good reminder that we should appreciate and learn from the past for a brighter or better future coz if we dont as they say history repeats itself.hoping this limited series will be given its due come emmy awards,golden globes and sag awards not only cate and supporting cast writers director producers and production staff/team for a job well done.… Expand
  4. JessicaQ
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    Fantastic series, with a magnificent performance by Cate Blanchett and a wonderful cast. Full of nuance and intelligence.
  5. AdiCiu
    May 28, 2020
    10
    In a verry intresting way i did not felt that the narative or the way every caracter was presented was bias. Everybody and everythink is presented from both points of view: self oppinion and the enemies oppinion. So even of you can see both views are subjectives you place yourself somewhat neutral between them and you find the truth. Also the series makes you undestand a little moreIn a verry intresting way i did not felt that the narative or the way every caracter was presented was bias. Everybody and everythink is presented from both points of view: self oppinion and the enemies oppinion. So even of you can see both views are subjectives you place yourself somewhat neutral between them and you find the truth. Also the series makes you undestand a little more politics and the sacrifices a leader dose.… Expand
  6. Suumyat
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    I love this series.i love how Cate Blanchett can transform into the character of Phyllis. I love her Accent
  7. ChrisWatches
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    Brilliantly done all around. Great writing, directing and acting. One of the best shows of the year.

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#11 Best TV Season of 2020
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#74 Most Discussed TV Season of 2020
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#33 Most Shared TV Season of 2020

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Metascore
87

Universal acclaim - based on 42 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 42
  3. Negative: 0 out of 42
  1. The Playlist
    Reviewed by: Gregory Ellwood
    Oct 5, 2020
    83
    Despite Paulson’s best efforts (and, boy, she gives it her all), Alice is the one character who feels the least authentic among the ensemble cast and that’s basically because she seems the most generic. ... “Mrs. America” is often entertaining and compelling, however, because of its exquisite cast and that begins with Blanchett who is also an executive producer.
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  2. The Times
    Reviewed by: Carol Midgley
    Jul 22, 2020
    80
    From the moment Blanchett sashayed in, wearing a Stars and Stripes bikini with huge granny-pant bottoms, she owned Mrs America. True, there were other strong performances, chiefly Rose Byrne as Gloria Steinem in her oversized specs and centre-parted hair. Yet it was Blanchett who mesmerised, glacial and ice-eyed like a blonde Joan Crawford in a sturdy Doreen bra. ... Episode two didn't quite have the same fizz, but was boosted by great turns from Margo Martindale as Bella Abzug and Tracey Ullman as Betty Friedan.
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  3. The Telegraph
    Reviewed by: Anita Singh
    Jul 8, 2020
    60
    It’s skilfully written, impeccably acted and the soundtrack is a dream. ... It feels too sprawling, and the characters too distant – it’s fun to spot the real-life icons in a sort of Feminist Avengers: Assemble, but we are never allowed to forget that this is Important History.
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