I be perfectly honest, the sole reason I went into this was Cate Blanchett. I didn't knew any of the real life characters or much about the events depicted here. Now, first, from the point of acting this was great. Even not knowing the real persons I enjoyed the performances very much. Especially Cate, I am a huge admirer of her. But there is no one in the cast who was bad or even slightly weak. As for the story - like I mentioned I didn't knew the first thing, really. Not quite my time and not my country. They say that some things in the show are altered so I don't know what is true. I can only say something about the story as it is presented. I had difficulties finding sympathie for any group. It was all really black and white. Both sides have valid points and both sides can be downright ridicoulous. And please, I am not against Equal Rights, I just comment on the show. The ERA Movement had to much trench fighting going on. Everyone wanted to add something, wanted his agenda pushed to the top. When people say: "This is what WE want" more often than not what they mean is "This is what I want". For Phillys it was never about the cause anyway, it was all about her. It was a way to put herself into the spotlight to push her career. Tragically she was the prime excample of a woman who could have benefitted from the ERA. But in the end she got what she fought for instead of what she wanted. I am a bit at a loss in terms of what rating to give. The production is great, acting like I said, too. The story is important to know and yet at the end I was left somewhat ..... indifferent. It wasn't as engaging for me as it probably needed to be. Therefore I choose "just" a 7 but it is one of the better 7s.

It is possibly one of the most interesting approaches to feminist movements in the United States, far from partial views. The contradictions of the character of Phyllis Schlafly, the power struggles within the feminist movement, the legal twists and turns in making small passes in favor of equality... show a complex, fascinating, deeply political reality. Splendid cast of actresses for an extraordinary miniseries.

Should have called it "Bad optics". It would perfectly describe struggle on both sides, between showing true colors and staying pragmatic to not to shock the normies. Acting alone could sell it. Amazing series in every aspect of it. If you enjoy politics watch it. If you a fan of "Mad Men" watch it. If you're both - **it simply must see**

Educational and has some really good moments. The episodic nature of the programme meant I never got really hooked. I don't think I'd watch again unless it was to brush in on my feminist history.

We needed more Uzo Aduba.