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The First Lady

2022Show1 season10 episodesTV-MA

DramaFamily
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic504.2Rotten Tomatoes41%59%
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic504.2Rotten Tomatoes41%59%

Summary

A revelatory reframing of American leadership through the lens of the First Ladies. Exploring everything from their journeys to Washington, family life, and world-changing political contributions, the impact of the White House's women is no longer hidden from view.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

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The First Lady episodes

1 season · 10 episodes

  1. S1 E1 That White House, 7.5
  2. S1 E2 Voices Carry, 7.7
  3. S1 E3 Please Allow Me, 7.5
  4. S1 E4 Cracked Pot, 7.6
  5. S1 E5 See Saw, 8.0
  6. S1 E6 Shout Out, 7.7
  7. S1 E7 Nadir, 7.9
  8. S1 E8 Punch Perfect, 7.9
  9. S1 E9 Rift, 8.2
  10. S1 E10 Victory Dance, 8.0

Cast

24 of 62 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Susanne Bier
Written by
Aaron Cooley, Ellen Fairey, Zora Bikangaga

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 17, 2022 · June 19, 2022 · Ended

First aired
April 17, 2022
Last aired
June 19, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 10 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
32 countries

Tropes

The Alcoholic, The Roaring '20s, Artistic License – History +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The First Lady?"

Questions about The First Lady

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The First Lady?

PlexLionsgate+

In the United States, The First Lady streams on Lionsgate+, and it is free with ads on Plex. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is The First Lady worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 41%, and Metacritic 50). Audiences rate it higher (58 out of 100) than critics (46).

Is The First Lady okay for kids?

TV-MA

Yes: it's rated TV-MA in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The First Lady?

9 h

About 9 hours: 10 episodes in 1 season of about 55 minutes each, aired from 2022 to 2022.

Can I half-watch The First Lady?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is The First Lady plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The First Lady use?

The AlcoholicThe Roaring '20sArtistic License – HistoryParents as PeopleBreaking the Cycle of Bad ParentingDriven to SuicideDaddy's GirlTurn of the MillenniumMaligned Mixed MarriageDeath of a ChildAddled Addict'80s Hairand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 tropes for it, including The Alcoholic, The Roaring '20s, and Artistic License – History.