The First Lady

The First Lady - Showtime

Showtime

Anthology Series

2022

TVMA

Drama

Anthology

A reframing of American leadership, dramatizing the lives of iconic first ladies, including Betty Ford, Michelle Obama, and Eleanor Roosevelt.

Matt Roush

Matt Roush says...

rating: 4.0 stars
4 out of 5 stars

Showtime’s new miniseries is like a trio of fascinating biopics in one.

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