The Act (2019)

Biography · Crime · Drama

Gypsy Blanchard struggles to deal with the toxic relationship with her overprotective mother, but her attempts to free herself lead to murder.

IMDb rating: 7.8 (43,507 votes)
Episode average: 8.1 ↑ +0.3 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Hulu
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Patricia Arquette Dee Dee Blanchard
Joey King Gypsy Rose Blanchard
AnnaSophia Robb Lacey
Chloë Sevigny Mel
Calum Worthy Nick Godejohn

Seasons

Season 1 (2019)

8.14 avg 8 episodes 8.1 → 7.9 53 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	La Maison du Bon Rêve	8.1	1,415
2	Teeth	8.2	1,239
3	Two Wolverines	8.3	1,203
4	Stay Inside	8.2	1,112
5	Plan B	8.3	1,088
6	A Whole New World	7.7	1,005
7	Bonnie & Clyde	8.4	1,005
8	Free	7.9	956