The Plot Against America
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Status:
Ended -
Season 1:
Ended on April 20, 2020 -
Watched: 0%
0 of 6 Episodes
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"A haunting alternate history where the American Dream transforms into a national nightmare."
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Series Deep Dive:
Season: 1
| # | Air Date | Episode Name | Watched? |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Mar 16, 2020 | Part 1 | |
| E2 | Mar 23, 2020 | Part 2 | |
| E3 | Mar 30, 2020 | Part 3 | |
| E4 | Apr 06, 2020 | Part 4 | |
| E5 | Apr 13, 2020 | Part 5 | |
| E6 | Apr 20, 2020 | Part 6 |
Production Note - Limited Series
Production Type: limited series
The Plot Against America is a standalone limited series that concluded its 6-episode run in April 2020. Developed by David Simon and Ed Burns for HBO, the production represents a high-budget adaptation of Philip Roth's seminal 2004 novel. The project utilized extensive period set design and a sprawling ensemble cast to depict an alternate history where Charles Lindbergh defeats Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1940 presidential election. As a prestige television event, it was conceived as a faithful translation of the book's specific narrative arc rather than an ongoing franchise.
The series was marketed and produced as a self-contained story with a definitive ending that mirrors the structural conclusion of the source material. Because the narrative focuses on a specific historical inflection point and its immediate consequences for the Levin family, there is no narrative framework or source material remaining for a second season. The creators have confirmed that the project was intended to serve as a complete cinematic statement on the fragility of democracy.
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Technical Details
- Network: HBO
- Seasons: 1
- Years: 2020 - 2020
- Genre: Drama, History, Mini-Series, Thriller
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