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The Act

2019–2019 • Crime • Drama

A seasonal anthology series that tells startling, stranger-than-fiction true crime stories with the first season following Gypsy Blanchard, a girl trying to escape the toxic relationship she has with her overprotective mother.

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Overview

A seasonal anthology series that tells startling, stranger-than-fiction true crime stories with the first season following Gypsy Blanchard, a girl trying to escape the toxic relationship she has with her overprotective mother.

Series Snapshot

Status: Released
Total Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 8
First Air Date: Mar 20, 2019
Most Recent Air Date: May 1, 2019
Network / Platform: Starz Amazon Channel
Original Language: en-US

Themes

anthology based on true story biography munchausen syndrome by proxy thriller trial tribunal true crime Crime Drama

Tone & Style

High-tension tone with suspense-forward storytelling.
Compact season structure keeps the narrative focused and fast-moving.
Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Creators & Cast

Main cast:

Patricia Arquette Joey King AnnaSophia Robb Chloë Sevigny Calum Worthy

Rating: 7.0
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 8

Subscriptions are only available for ongoing series.

Metadata

Network: Starz Amazon Channel
Status: Released • Series ended
Creators: Unknown

Patricia Arquette Joey King AnnaSophia Robb Chloë Sevigny Calum Worthy

Seasons

Season 1

2019 • 8 episodes