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First Ladies

2020Show1 season6 episodes

63
DecentGoodWatch score
63
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Blending in-depth interviews, rare archival footage, and cinematic recreations, this docuseries on the lives of America's most iconic First Ladies is a bold revision of each woman's traditional portrayal, revealing how they were impacted during their time in the White House, and how their achievements fundamentally shaped American and global history.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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First Ladies episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Michelle Obama, 7.9
  2. S1 E2 Jackie Kennedy, 8.1
  3. S1 E3 Nancy Reagan, 7.5
  4. S1 E4 Eleanor Roosevelt, 8.2
  5. S1 E5 Lady Bird Johnson, 7.8
  6. S1 E6 Hillary Rodham Clinton, 7.2

Cast

Facts

October 4, 2020 · November 22, 2020 · Ended

First aired
October 4, 2020
Last aired
November 22, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Genres
Documentary, War & Politics
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream First Ladies?"

Questions about First Ladies

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream First Ladies?

In the United States, First Ladies streams on HBO Max, Discovery+, Discovery +, and HBO Max CNN, and it is free with ads on Plex and The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is First Ladies worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7.3).

Is First Ladies okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching First Ladies?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Is First Ladies plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.