The Plot Against America (2020)

Drama · Thriller

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.

IMDb rating: 7.3 (12,831 votes)
Episode average: 7.7 ↑ +0.4 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): HBO Max
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Seasons

Season 1 (2020)

7.72 avg 6 episodes 7.0 → 8.3 62 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Part 1	7.0	982
2	Part 2	7.4	751
3	Part 3	7.8	729
4	Part 4	7.9	676
5	Part 5	7.9	649
6	Part 6	8.3	682