I wanted to check out this series because I’ve always found the early 1970s interesting (a period when I was growing up and have only vague recollections of). I'm happy I stuck with it through all nine episodes, which run roughly from 45 minutes to an hour each. The acting is superb; while I generally anticipate Cate Blanchett will be excellent, the complexity she brings to Schlafly really resonated with me. Rose Byrne completely embodies Gloria Steinem, Tracey Ullman shines as a prickly Betty Friedan, and Margo Martindale provides plenty of entertainment as the fiery Bella Abzug. What’s more, the narrative manages to shift between about six central characters across several years of upheaval without feeling like a simple recounting of events. The writing was intelligent and emotionally engaging; it's genuinely a top-tier production. I do think it could have benefited from giving Shirley Chisholm more attention—she feels somewhat overlooked, which is ironic given that the series deals with issues of underrepresentation due to racism. Her story matters not only because she was the first Black woman to run for President so soon after Jim Crow ended, but also because her experiences seem very relevant to what’s happening politically today. I went in fearing it would be a one-sided political statement, and while it does lean left (Schlafly is portrayed as something of a tragic figure), it didn't strike me as heavy-handed propaganda. The characters on the opposing side aren't presented as perfect either; they display flaws like bitterness, immaturity, self-indulgence, pettiness, and, surprisingly, even prejudice. Another thing I appreciated was the nostalgic feel—the clothes, the music, a casual reference to "Maude" (it’s almost impossible to imagine it not being there), and Friedan's amusing observation about “Mary” never stopping by "Rhoda’s" apartment. I would suggest this to anyone interested in that time period and the Equal Rights Amendment—even though some dramatic license is taken, the cast alone makes it worthwhile, along with a sense of nostalgia for an era that feels surprisingly familiar.

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