Overview
A modern take on the 1970s political Watergate scandal centering on untold stories and forgotten characters of the time.
Gaslit pulls the Watergate scandal away from the history books to focus on the erratic, often absurd dynamics behind the political theater. By anchoring the narrative in the fallout experienced by forgotten figures, the show strips away the formality usually associated with the 1970s. It frames the systemic corruption not as a dry procedural, but as a series of chaotic personal lapses among the architects of the coverup.
The series finds its edge in the volatile relationship between Martha Mitchell, portrayed by Julia Roberts, and her husband John. Their marriage disintegrates under the weight of political paranoia, demonstrating how the scandal fractured lives far beyond the Oval Office. It is a cynical, sharp look at the power players who gambled everything, based on the accounts originally mapped out in the narrative podcast. The production leans into the messy, human side of high-stakes dishonesty, favoring character-driven friction over typical historical reenactment.
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- First Aired
- April 24, 2022
- Status
- Ended
- Origin
- US
- TMDB Votes
- 79