Mrs. America
HULU | Release Date: April 15, 2020
7.7
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theirrelephantsApr 30, 2020
Wew. Literal left wing propaganda. Full of lies about Phyllis Schlafly, and tries to paint her in the worst way possible. They often have her doing horrible things that her OPPONENTS did in real life. The actors and writers of this showWew. Literal left wing propaganda. Full of lies about Phyllis Schlafly, and tries to paint her in the worst way possible. They often have her doing horrible things that her OPPONENTS did in real life. The actors and writers of this show have zero credibility and zero ethics.

A piece of trash that will only be enjoyed by a left wing fool who knows nothing about the actual history of any of the individuals involved, and who is happy to remain ignorant and be spoonfed by equally ignorant and malicious actors.… Expand
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DukeJonOct 7, 2020
It's not often I hand out a maximum score but I honestly feel that this series deserves it. Brilliant performances all round and a compelling story. The only downside is that I ran out of episodes to watch!
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Davrosdaleks1May 28, 2020
Mrs. America on Hulu takes place between several years and presidential administrations looking at the fall of the once likely ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. It follows the rise of Phyllis Schlafly (played by Cate Blanchett) andMrs. America on Hulu takes place between several years and presidential administrations looking at the fall of the once likely ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. It follows the rise of Phyllis Schlafly (played by Cate Blanchett) and her Eagle Foundation as she fought against the amendment in the cause of social conservatism. The irony is that she constantly argued for old fashioned values and being a housewife while herself being a career woman. Meanwhile,we see the various famous feminists, such as Gloria Steinem (Rose Byrne), trying to get the amendment passed. I found this to be a really, really good miniseries.

This was a fascinating show to watch. Though I've heard of the failed amendment, it's not like I know a lot of details. This does a great job of offering an eye into the context of the times. It looks at what women at the time had to deal with and the various political machinations behind everything. Also, this is about the beginning of he Republican party becoming the party of social conservatism and the party lines divide. Today it almost feels alien to see a world where a Republican president created the environmental protection agency, Republican swere united by just primarily the belief in limited government and could hold socially liberal positions, and conservative Protestants and Catholics only just started getting along in the name of a common cause.

One of the best parts is seeing the multiple feminist heads interact. They all have strong personalities and, though having the same goals, they have different ways of pursuing them, such as Bella Abzug's more politically pragmatic approach versus Betty Friedan's take-no-prisoners attitude. You also see Schlafly's shrewd poltiical maneuverings as a woman who was originally best known for her views on national defense rise up the political chain on the back of the pushback against the rise of social liberalism in the 60's/70's.

I must warn you that the weakest part was the first episode. The show thrives when it looks at the various colorful figures, but the first episode mostly just focuses on Schlafly. Since her world is less colorful than the 70's feminists, this episode feels too restrained, plus it doesn't help that there is a lot of setup. The episode also includes the biggest mistake in the show. They took a liberty with Schlafly and her husband that has no validity in reality that is a step too far. (The outrage against this show was strong enough that Hulu started putting disclaimers at the beginning of the episodes by the time the fourth one aired.) Most shows or films based on real events and people take liberties. However, there are lines. There's a difference between, say, making a film critical of Nixon and and a film critical of Nixon in which he kills his neighbours' pet because he was slighted.

The acting in this is insane, a practical who's who of big name or veteran actresses, including Margo Martindale, Tracey Ullman, Sarah Paulson, Elizabeth Banks, Uzo Aduba, Niecey Nash, and Melanie Lynskey among others. I don't have time to go into how good they all are. However, I will give a shot out to one of the few unknowns in this. Cindy Drummond (who played the mother in that Geico secret agent/squirrels commerical) gives a heck of a performance in her limited time as Texas Biblethumper Lottie Beth Hobbs. I hope this gives her career a boost.

My congrats to whoever chose the song selection for this, really accentuate parts.

Overall, I highly recommend this. If you liked American Crime Story: The People Vs. OJ Simpson, you may like this because it is another type of multiple viewpoints/complex historical issues-type shows.… Expand
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KuggzJul 26, 2020
Solid show. Great acting. Movie feel. Big budget for music. A little too self indulgent. Good show to recommend for the topics at hand but not quite a classic to rewatch over and over.
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PalomoNeroJul 3, 2020
A masterpiece. Important subject, and must see. And of course, Cate Blanchett is best actress of all time.
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DanibernsMay 30, 2020
Loved it , loved it! Great acting, great music! This really showcased many of the major players for and against the ERA movement. It humanized what would normally be a villain in another story and also showed the true struggles of the weavingLoved it , loved it! Great acting, great music! This really showcased many of the major players for and against the ERA movement. It humanized what would normally be a villain in another story and also showed the true struggles of the weaving through politics to get anything done (nothing has changed there)… Expand
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yupmarsieAug 29, 2020
An excellent series. Sad that it's a limited one. But everyone's performance are lovely that every single actresses deserve a prestigious award. Sucks that Rose Byrne and Sarah Paulson who ate their respective roles were snubbed by the Emmys.An excellent series. Sad that it's a limited one. But everyone's performance are lovely that every single actresses deserve a prestigious award. Sucks that Rose Byrne and Sarah Paulson who ate their respective roles were snubbed by the Emmys. Eh, the Academys are a scam anyway.… Expand
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TVJerryJul 3, 2020
This Hulu series chronicles the history of the Equal Rights Amendment from its inception in the 70s thru the Reagan era. Cate Blanchett is, of course, compelling as Phyllis Schlafly, the stern woman who led the movement against the ERA. AfterThis Hulu series chronicles the history of the Equal Rights Amendment from its inception in the 70s thru the Reagan era. Cate Blanchett is, of course, compelling as Phyllis Schlafly, the stern woman who led the movement against the ERA. After introducing her, each episode features one of the other leaders FOR the movement. They're not solo profiles, they still interact with the others: Gloria Steinem (Rose Byrne), Betty Friedan (Tracy Ullman), Bella Abzug (Margo Martindale), Jill Ruckelshaus (Elizabeth Banks) and Shirley Chisholm (Uzo Aduba). While all of the performances are wonderful, Aduba is especially touching and powerful in the "Shirley" episode. This is one long history lesson with the various political subplots and a few glimpses into their personal lives. The period is enacted effectively (with real news footage sprinkled throughout) and the conflicts are given some complexity. Overall, it's a very educational series featuring a powerhouse cast.… Expand
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angelsanzcorreaMay 25, 2020
Absolute masterpiece, from the brilliant performances, the well constructed narrative, and the disturbingly relevant storytelling. One of the best shows of the year, no doubt.
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