Martha Mitchell had it right.
The parallels and correlations of the Watergate scandal can not be lost on anyone who lived through Nixon's presidency and is living now in the aftermath of Trump's.
Julia Roberts as Martha Mitchell and Sean Penn (unrecognizable in fantastically realistic make up) are a tour de force. The story brings to life a dark time in American history. Who knew darker days were coming? The break in at Watergate seems like child's play in contrast. Yet those in power wanting to save their hides destroyed a woman who simply wanted to tell the truth.
After watching this excellent series, I dare anyone will be able to resist Wikipedia to look up all the real people to find out what happened to them in the aftermath? Frank Wills, the security guard who called the cops after discovering the break in should have been celebrated with more than a plaque. He lived his life in poverty and was mostly jobless while John Dean had fame and fortune. Even Gordon Liddy fared better and he was completely off his nut.
The series is a remarkable period piece showing time and place. The script is solid and the ensemble cast top notch. The trailers caught my eye and I expected it to be good but it surpassed all expectations. If Emmys aren't handed out for this show I will be disappointed and I expect so will Julia Roberts and Sean Penn who richly deserve them.
The parallels and correlations of the Watergate scandal can not be lost on anyone who lived through Nixon's presidency and is living now in the aftermath of Trump's.
Julia Roberts as Martha Mitchell and Sean Penn (unrecognizable in fantastically realistic make up) are a tour de force. The story brings to life a dark time in American history. Who knew darker days were coming? The break in at Watergate seems like child's play in contrast. Yet those in power wanting to save their hides destroyed a woman who simply wanted to tell the truth.
After watching this excellent series, I dare anyone will be able to resist Wikipedia to look up all the real people to find out what happened to them in the aftermath? Frank Wills, the security guard who called the cops after discovering the break in should have been celebrated with more than a plaque. He lived his life in poverty and was mostly jobless while John Dean had fame and fortune. Even Gordon Liddy fared better and he was completely off his nut.
The series is a remarkable period piece showing time and place. The script is solid and the ensemble cast top notch. The trailers caught my eye and I expected it to be good but it surpassed all expectations. If Emmys aren't handed out for this show I will be disappointed and I expect so will Julia Roberts and Sean Penn who richly deserve them.