The Act(2019)
Seeing is deceiving.
Synopsis
Gypsy Blanchard struggles to deal with the toxic relationship with her overprotective mother, but her attempts to free herself lead to murder.
Created by Nick Antosca, Michelle Dean
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8 episodes · 2019
Season One follows Gypsy Blanchard, a girl trying to escape the toxic relationship she has with her overprotective mother, Dee Dee. Her quest for independence opens a Pandora’s box of secrets, one that ultimately leads to murder.
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Where can I watch The Act?+
The Act is available to stream on Hulu, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Act come out?+
The Act was first aired in 2019.
How many seasons of The Act are there?+
The Act has 1 season and 8 episodes in total.
Who created The Act?+
The Act was created by Nick Antosca and Michelle Dean.
Who stars in The Act?+
The Act stars Patricia Arquette, Joey King, AnnaSophia Robb, Chloë Sevigny and Calum Worthy.
Is The Act worth watching?+
The Act holds a 7.6/10 rating from 5,214 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama and crime.
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