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My Review- The First Lady. My Rating - 7/10 for the series 10/10 for Michelle Pfeiffer's performance as Betty Ford. Before I begin my review of The First Lady I must say that in my opinion the writers and Producers missed out on one of the most interesting and notorious First Ladies Nancy Reagan.
With Viola Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer, Gillian Anderson, O-T Fagbenle. In the East Wing of the White House, many of history's most impactful and world-changing decisions have been hidden from view, made by America's charismatic, complex and dynamic first ladies.
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- 2022-04-17
- Biography, Drama, History
- 60
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 41% approval rating with an average rating of 6.00/10, based on 44 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "Despite formidable stars and a rich history to draw from, a lack of focus and shallow characterization make The First Lady second-rate television."
Apr 13, 2022 · Showtime’s new series The First Lady, however, takes more of an in-depth look at three well-known, politically-motivated women who happened to be married to the President of the United States.
Apr 6, 2022 · The historical drama weaves together the lives and legacies of three first ladies: Michelle Obama (Viola Davis), Betty Ford (Michelle Pfeiffer) and Eleanor Roosevelt (Gillian Anderson). By...
- Angie Han
Apr 13, 2022 · Gillian Anderson, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Viola Davis, as the first ladies, all get my vote – delivering three of the best TV performances of the year.
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Jun 17, 2022 · Pros. +. Toggling between the eras is less jarring. +. Private interactions with their husbands. +. Some strong supporting characters. +. Costume designer Signe Sejlund's excellent work capturing each period. Cons. - Unsubtle imagery and sound effects. - Gillian Anderson's false teeth are still distracting. - Some of the segues are tenuous at best.
