Gaslit
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Season 1:
Ended on June 12, 2022 -
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Why Watch
"The woman who knew too much and the men who tried to break her."
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Series Deep Dive:
Released in 2022, Gaslit serves as a sharp correction to the historical record of the Watergate scandal. By shifting the lens away from traditional investigative tropes, the series highlights the tragic role of Martha Mitchell, portrayed with brilliance by Julia Roberts. The production explores the intersection of political loyalty and personal betrayal, illustrating how the Nixon administration sought to discredit Mitchell through psychological warfare. Beyond the central performances, the show captures the absurdity of the burglars, offering a gritty look at the era’s corruption. Its legacy lies in its refusal to romanticize history, instead focusing on the human cost of political silence. Gaslit remains a crucial piece of television for understanding the gendered dynamics of power and the fragility of truth in American politics.
Season: 1
| # | Air Date | Episode Name | Watched? |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Apr 24, 2022 | Will | |
| E2 | May 01, 2022 | California | |
| E3 | May 08, 2022 | King George | |
| E4 | May 15, 2022 | Malum in Se | |
| E5 | May 22, 2022 | Honeymoon | |
| E6 | May 29, 2022 | Tuffy | |
| E7 | Jun 05, 2022 | Year of the Rat | |
| E8 | Jun 12, 2022 | Final Days |
Production Note - Limited Series
Production Type: Limited Series
Gaslit is a standalone Limited Series that concluded its 8-episode run in June 2022. Based on the first season of the Slow Burn podcast, the production was conceived as a prestige miniseries specifically designed to spotlight the untold stories and forgotten characters of the Watergate scandal. The high-profile involvement of stars like Julia Roberts and Sean Penn signaled a one-off event rather than a recurring procedural, focusing on the historical arc of Martha Mitchell's whistleblowing and the subsequent fallout.
The creative team, led by showrunner Robbie Pickering, crafted the narrative with a closed-ended structure that traces the rise and fall of the Nixon administration's inner circle. Because the series documents specific historical events with a clear chronological end point, there was never an intention to extend the story beyond the initial eight episodes. The production concluded with the resolution of the primary legal and personal conflicts, ensuring the series remains a complete and self-contained historical drama.
If you liked Gaslit:
It offers a hilarious, cynical look at the same Watergate scandal from the operatives' perspective.
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Technical Details
- Network: STARZ
- Seasons: 1
- Years: 2022 - 2022
- Genre: Drama, Mini-Series
- Rating: TV-MA
