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The Plot Against America

2020Show1 season6 episodesTV-MA

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic827.5Rotten Tomatoes87%73%

A nerve-racking, moving drama series about history and politics, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes · best: S1E6 "Part 6" 8.3

Episodes

7.7

Story

Freedom is never completely won. But it can be lost.

An alternate American history told through the eyes of a working-class Jewish family in New Jersey, as they watch the political rise of Charles Lindbergh, an aviator-hero and xenophobic populist, who becomes president and turns the nation toward fascism.

Feels like

  • Alternate History
  • Political Drama
  • Historical Thriller
  • Social Commentary
  • Family Saga
  • Rising Fascism
  • Psychological Tension
  • Bleak & Foreboding
  • Character-Driven

Cast

24 of 58 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Minkie Spiro, Thomas Schlamme
Written by
Philip Roth
Produced by
Claire Shanley

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Facts

March 16, 2020 · April 20, 2020 · Ended

First aired
March 16, 2020
Last aired
April 20, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
101 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Super-Fun Happy Thing of Doom, Age Lift, Alternate History +9

  • Super-Fun Happy Thing of Doom
  • Age Lift
  • Alternate History
  • Adaptation Name Change
  • Chekhov's Skill
  • Historical Hero Upgrade
  • Kick the Dog
  • Foreshadowing
  • From Bad to Worse
  • Adaptation Expansion
  • My God, What Have I Done?
  • The Conspiracy

12 of 73 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Plot Against America?"

Questions about The Plot Against America

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Plot Against America?

HBO Max

In the United States, The Plot Against America streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 99 other countries.

Is The Plot Against America worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 82). Critics rate it higher (85 out of 100) than audiences (74).

How long does it take to watch The Plot Against America?

6 h

About 6 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 61 minutes each, aired from 2020 to 2020.

Will I feel good after watching The Plot Against America?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is The Plot Against America plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Plot Against America use?

Super-Fun Happy Thing of DoomAge LiftAlternate HistoryAdaptation Name ChangeChekhov's SkillHistorical Hero UpgradeKick the DogForeshadowingFrom Bad to WorseAdaptation ExpansionMy God, What Have I Done?The Conspiracyand 61 more

TV Tropes lists 73 tropes for it, including Super-Fun Happy Thing of Doom, Age Lift, and Alternate History.