THE DROPOUT
We are truly living in the heyday of rise-and-fall-of-the-scammer stories. Some might even say there are too many options available in this space. But Hulu's new limited series THE DROPOUT (trailer here) is already a standout thanks to its central figure and darkly comedic tone. Amanda Seyfried nails her portrayal of fraudulent entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes, alternating between quirky levity and a Machiavelllian wickedness. Seyfried's take on Elizabeth Holmes elevates the series by rooting the story in a fascinating antihero. Within the ups and downs of Theranos is a tale about a misguided entrepreneur who attempts to assert herself as a young female leader but quickly finds herself in immoral and illegal territory when she can't meet the expectations she set for herself. The series sets up an intriguing journey for Elizabeth without trying to convince you to root for her. The more you watch, the more you'll be asking “How did she get this far?” and “How far can this go?” I'm excited to keep watching for these answers!
—Dustin Sloane, Development Assistant
