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About The Act

The Act is a drama and crime TV series that premiered on Hulu on March 20, 2019. It has 1 season and 8 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 8 "Free", aired on May 1, 2019.

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

  • Drama
  • Crime

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Episodes

8 episodes · 1 season

Miniseries

2019 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 7 years ago

Season One follows Gypsy Blanchard, a girl trying to escape the toxic relationship she has with her overprotective mother, Dee Dee. Her quest for independence opens a Pandora’s box of secrets, one that ultimately leads to murder.

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    8. Free

    Finale

    Gypsy fights for her life by defending her actions, while Mel and Lacey realize that behind closed doors things were not always as they seemed.

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    7. Bonnie & Clyde

    Gypsy is excited to start over with Nick in Wisconsin, but their new life doesn't match the happily-ever-after she imagined, and her anxiety worsens as past transgressions begin to catch up with them.

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    6. A Whole New World

    While Gypsy and Nick are on the run, flashbacks to a much younger Dee Dee reveal how trauma with her own mother set her up for conflict with Gypsy.

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    5. Plan B

    Gypsy and Nick scheme to meet in person and hope to win Dee Dee's approval, but when their plan goes disastrously wrong they'll be pushed to make an extreme choice in order to be together.

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    4. Stay Inside

    Gypsy’s getting older and Dee Dee is forced to new legal maneuvers to keep control of her “little girl.” But Dee Dee’s limited by her own health problems, and Gypsy goes to greater lengths than ever to connect with men and experience a sexual awakening.

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    3. Two Wolverines

    Dee Dee makes Gypsy play dress up for a costume convention, where they each attract charming men who could dangerously complicate their insular relationship. And Gypsy is starting to question the lies her mother tells her — especially about how old she really is.

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    2. Teeth

    Dee Dee is on a high since Gypsy will be given the “Child of the Year Award,” which makes Dee Dee feel like Mother of the Year. But before the big event, Gypsy has a dental emergency that gets the attention of a skeptical doctor who could expose Dee Dee’s secrets.

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    1. La Maison du Bon Rêve

    Doting mother Dee Dee Blanchard and her sweet daughter Gypsy arrive in a new neighborhood, where Gypsy feels lonely due to a barrage of medical issues and eager to make friends. But their new neighbors can be nosy, and Dee Dee and Gypsy have secrets to hide.

Cast & crew

Created by Nick Antosca and Michelle Dean

  • Mary Hollis Inboden

    Mary Hollis Inboden

    Allison Granger

  • Nicholas Cirillo

    Nicholas Cirillo

    Luke

  • Roy Williams Jr.

    Roy Williams Jr.

    Doctor

  • Colby Boothman-Shepard

    Colby Boothman-Shepard

    Zack

  • Poorna Jagannathan

    Poorna Jagannathan

    Lakshmi Chandra

  • Alexandria DeBerry

    Alexandria DeBerry

    Hayley

  • Sawyer Schultz

    Sawyer Schultz

    Darren

  • Jaidi Ventura

    Jaidi Ventura

    Justine

  • BettyLynn Allison

    BettyLynn Allison

    Neighbor

  • William David Billions

    Trey

  • Jason Alan Smith

    Jason Alan Smith

    Dentist

  • John Quick

    Neighbor

  • Alisa Harris

    Alisa Harris

    Nurse

  • Chantal Maurice

    Chantal Maurice

    Event Greeter

  • Riley Patrick

    Teen Girl

  • Dean Norris

    Dean Norris

    Russ

The Act FAQ

Will there be new episodes of The Act?

The Act has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 1, 2019.

When did the latest episode of The Act come out?

The most recent episode of The Act, Season 1 Episode 8 "Free", aired on May 1, 2019.

How many seasons of The Act are there?

The Act has 1 season with 8 episodes in total.

When did The Act first air?

The Act first aired on Hulu on March 20, 2019.

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