- Created By
Emily Wachtel
- First Aired on
Jul 21, 2022
- Popularity: 8.9497
- 17 votes
- Networks
- Production
Nook House ProductionsUnder the Influence Productions (US)CNN Films (US)
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
1 seaons till Jul 21, 2022
Last episode: Chapter Six: Luck is an Art
Seasons & episodes
Total 1 seasons, 6 episodes
Miniseries
Aired
Episode 1Chapter One: Cosmic Orphans62 min
In the early 1950s, aspiring actors Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward meet as understudies on Broadway, sparking two of Hollywood’s most iconic careers and a decades long love story. There’s just one problem: Paul is already married.
Episode 2Chapter Two: A Star Is Born58 min
Finally able to go public as newlyweds, Paul and Joanne experience the ups and downs of Hollywood. Later, as the pressures of motherhood cause Joanne to take a step back from the limelight, Paul finds his star on the rise.
Episode 3Chapter Three: The Legend of Paul Leonard Newman51 min
Through films such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Paul achieves international renown alongside his status as Hollywood’s leading heartthrob. Later, Joanne emerges from semi-retirement to star in Paul’s directorial debut.
Episode 4Chapter Four: Paying the Price55 min
While films such as The Sting and Winning further bolster both Paul and Joanne’s careers, the couple grows more outspoken about social justice issues, but troubles at home threaten their marriage and family life.
Episode 5Chapter Five: Against the Sky50 min
As Paul’s alcoholism continues to wreak havoc on their marriage, Joanne gives her husband an ultimatum – get sober or get out. Later, a personal tragedy causes Paul to dive headfirst into a dangerous hobby…racecar driving.
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