Hollywood
2020
Original language: English
- drama
The story
In post-World War II Hollywood, an ambitious group of aspiring actors and filmmakers will do almost anything to make their showbiz dreams come true.
What it’s like
Glossy period surfaces carry this miniseries: sun-drenched studio backlots, gleaming convertibles on Sunset, soft-focus close-ups of starlets in satin and gloves, and nightclub scenes lit in amber and warm pink under swooping camera moves. The look is polished and theatrical, almost a studio picture itself, with a bright, jazzy score and a steady pop of period songs that makes it feel like a glamorous weekend binge. Beneath the sheen, the mood shifts toward uneasy: lights dim on ugly backroom deals and hard truths about race and sexuality, and the tone turns sharp rather than soothing. Violence is minimal, but sexual content is frank and frequent, and racism and homophobia land with real sting. Episodes move briskly, with a hunger that drives the story forward, and the arcs follow hopeful, ambitious young strivers bending their principles toward fame and then wrestling with what it costs them. It suits a long weekend watch for viewers who enjoy old-Hollywood fantasy with a bite, rather than a gentle comfort rewatch.
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