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RATING
7.5/10
POPULARITY
78

Alex, a determined young mother, escapes an abusive relationship and takes a job as a house cleaner. Struggling to survive on minimum wage, she faces systemic obstacles, personal challenges, and the e... Read more

Alex, a determined young mother, escapes an abusive relationship and takes a job as a house cleaner. Struggling to survive on minimum wage, she faces systemic obstacles, personal challenges, and the emotional toll of rebuilding her life. Through resilience and hope, Alex seeks stability for herself and her daughter, Maddy, while confronting the past and the complexities of love and family. Show less

RELEASE DATE
January 10, 2021
GENRES
Drama, Family Drama

Quick Info

Release Date January 10, 2021
Rating 7.5/10
Popularity 78
Genres Drama, Family Drama
MPAA Rating TV-MA

Storyline

Season 1 follows Alex's journey of survival, independence, and resilience. The series portrays the harsh realities of domestic work, bureaucracy, and economic instability while highlighting the emotional growth and determination of a young mother striving to reclaim her life.

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Did You Know

Trivia
  • Margaret Qualley's real-life dance training helped convey Alex's physical and emotional struggles.
  • Andie MacGowell, Margaret's mother, plays her on-screen mother, adding authenticity to their scenes.
  • The show is based on Stephanie Land's memoir Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive.
Goofs
  • The placement of cleaning supplies changes inconsistently between scenes.
  • Background signage in several public scenes differs slightly from real locations.
Quotes
  • "I want a life that doesn't feel like it's falling apart." - Alex
  • "Survival isn't glamorous, but it's powerful." - Alex
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  • The credits roll over shots of real American households and cleaning scenes, emphasizing the series' social realism.
Connections
  • Inspired by Stephanie Land's memoir.
  • Explores systemic poverty and the challenges of low-wage workers, connecting socially to shows like The Wire and Transparent.
Soundtracks
  • Music composed by Keegan DeWitt, blending emotional piano and acoustic guitar with minimalistic scores to highlight personal struggle and hope.

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Tagline

Cleaning up life, one room at a time.

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

TV-MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

01

What is Maid Season 1 about?

It follows Alex, a young mother overcoming poverty and abuse while working as a house cleaner.

02

Who created it?

Molly Smith Metzler.

03

Who stars in it?

Margaret Qualley, Andie MacGowell, Nick Robinson, Tracy Vilar, Anika Noni Rose.

04

When was it released?

2021.

05

What genre is it?

Drama, biography, family.

06

Is it based on a true story?

Yes, inspired by Stephanie Land's memoir.

07

Who composed the music?

Keegan DeWitt.

08

What is the main theme?

Resilience, survival, and rebuilding life.

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