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Positive:
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Critic Reviews
RogerEbert.comApr 24, 2025
Season 1 Review:
Although the series could benefit from taking a few more risks, “Étoile” still feels bolder and fresher than almost any other show released this year. From its vibrant opening credits to its meticulously crafted costume design, the series feels tailor-made to be everyone’s new obsession.
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Apr 23, 2025
Season 1 Review:
The dialogue is, as always, quicker than a chaîné turn; the takes are long and lush (with all eight episodes directed by the Emmy-winning duo, whose love of the master shot emphatically endures); and the settings and costuming are unsurprisingly sumptuous, especially in Paris. .... However, some of the more dance-focused cast members fail to pop against their fellow actors.
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Sep 4, 2025
Season 1 Review:
Packed with terrific choreography by “Maisel” alum Marguerite Derricks, the luxe-looking series — Season 1 comprises eight hour-long episodes — is filmed on location at familiar, postcard-worthy locales. .... If you’ve never seen “Swan Lake” — or even “Black Swan” — don’t fret. If you don’t know a plié from a pirouette, not to worry. “Étoile” is about the people, not the bends, leaps and spins.
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Apr 23, 2025
Season 1 Review:
Highly enjoyable. .... The dancers are good, naturally, even if the dances can sometimes feel less exciting than we’re meant to find them. More interesting is the placing of bodies in space when nobody’s dancing, lending a choreographic energy to ordinary conversations.
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ColliderApr 23, 2025
Season 1 Review:
Étoile is a sharply written and excellently acted show that’s all but guaranteed to satisfy fans of Sherman-Palladino’s trademark style. While the pacing and romances are on the weaker end, the stunning dance numbers and nuanced platonic relationships more than make up for it.
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Apr 23, 2025
Season 1 Review:
There were moments when I wished Étoile dug a little deeper or aimed for less obvious punchlines. But when it works, it works. These showrunners know how to set up a satisfyingly messy romance, and how to introduce a deep friendship with years of backstory beneath the surface.
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The Daily BeastApr 23, 2025
Apr 25, 2025
Season 1 Review:
Through its first three episodes, “Étoile” focuses more on the politics behind the scenes (the donors, management, conflict between the business and creative sides) and mines humor from casting a bull in a ballet performance and from a wealthy right-wing donor who drives Jack crazy.
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