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Critics Consensus

The Undoing is a beautifully shot mystery that benefits greatly from Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant's performances - if only its story was as strong as its star power.

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Hannah Giorgis

The Atlantic

Indeed, the show seems to relish the disorder that the Frasers cause in other people's lives, the pain they mete out. Throughout it all, the family remains static: glamorous, somehow still in control.

Mar 2, 2021

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Deborah Ross

The Mail on Sunday (UK)

It was a fun ride, and a swanky ride, and a grippingly involving ride -- whodunnit?, who? -- even if it was ultimately silly.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 7, 2020

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Willa Paskin

Slate

It was a bumpy flight that wound up in a dingy parking lot.

Dec 1, 2020

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Zosha Millman

Bustle

Like the seemingly perfect lives of its characters, it doesn't hold up under scrutiny.

Sep 1, 2021

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James Walton

The Spectator

These two are so good, in fact, that it's not easy to tell whether The Undoing is properly great or just a run-of-the-mill thriller with a brilliant casting director. Either way, though, I can't wait to find out what happens.

Jul 19, 2021

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Daniel Seddon

NME (New Musical Express)

All in all, this is a must-watch piece of telly that boasts two of the year's most compelling leads in Jonathan and Grace.

Rated: 5/5

Jul 8, 2021

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WendyLSchmidt P

The subject, rich woman and their difficult lives of social pressures and troubled marriages does seem to be a subject David E. Kelley prefers as of late. But here's is the thing. There were A LOT of closeups of Nicole Kidman. I mean, even when she was supposed to be suffering she looked far too pulled together. I couldn't get past the long, perfectly coiffed hair and the upper forehead that never seemed to move. Do NY therapists never wear their hair back or in a low ponytail in an effort to look professional during sessions? When facial rejuvenation distracts from performance it's time to take a good look at what is going on. The comparison of Grant, who is less than 10 years older than Kidman is kind of ridiculous but also is a good example of how much pressure the business puts on women to look young. Still, it's on older actresses to stop the craziness. By all means, look good, but look your age. Even models have bad days when their hair is a mess and they go without makeup.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/07/23

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RyDawg084

Was hooked early and loving it but I felt like it started to drag episode 4-6 and I thought the ending was whatever. I dont watch miniseries often and did enjoy this mystery

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/12/23

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honey b

It was so hard to believe Nicole Kidman's character was surprised, shocked, sad, angry, etc because her face can't move with all that botox. It got really uncanny valley and at one point I thought her face was AI. Also, this could have been three episodes, easy.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

08/15/23

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Gareth v

A beautifully shot suspense that is let down by it's predictablity. Grant & Kidman are good enough without ever stepping out of their comfort zone.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/24/23

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Craig W

I loved it. Hugh Grant is a little off, but Kidman is sensational. Love the girlfriend. What a woman!!! It took us a long time to figure out who done it. Sutherland continues to make great movies.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/20/23

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Monica G

La serie es muy buena. Está muy bien filmada y es muy interesante. Tengo dos críticas. 1) Las expresiones faciales de Nicole Kidman no son adecuadas a la tragedia que vive su personaje 2) Hugh Grant es un actor demasiado guapo y agradable. No resulta creíble como sociopata.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/23/23

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David E. Kelley

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Nicole Kidman

Grace Fraser

Hugh Grant

Jonathan Fraser

Donald Sutherland

Franklin Renner

Ismael Cruz Cordova

Fernando Alves

Matilda De Angelis

Elena Alves

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Episode 1

Aired Oct 25, 2020

The Undoing

Grace Fraser becomes intrigued by a young mother at her son's school; news of a tragedy rocks the school community.

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Episode 2

Aired Nov 1, 2020

The Missing

After finding safety at her father's house, Grace finds herself on the receiving end of detectives' personal questions.

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Episode 3

Aired Nov 8, 2020

Do No Harm

Jonathan tells Grace his side of the story; she now finds herself being followed by someone close to Elena.

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Episode 4

Aired Nov 15, 2020

See No Evil

As Haley begins to shape the case's narrative, Franklin uses his resources to help his family.

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Episode 5

Aired Nov 22, 2020

Trial by Fury

The prosecution presents shocking evidence on the first day of the trial, while the defense casts doubt on the police investigation; Henry tells Grace a secret.

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Episode 6

Aired Nov 29, 2020

The Bloody Truth

Haley challenges her own ethics in her defense strategy; as the courtroom theater mounts, Grace takes measures to protect herself and her family.

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Hannah Giorgis

The Atlantic

Indeed, the show seems to relish the disorder that the Frasers cause in other people's lives, the pain they mete out. Throughout it all, the family remains static: glamorous, somehow still in control.

Mar 2, 2021

Full Review

Deborah Ross

The Mail on Sunday (UK)

It was a fun ride, and a swanky ride, and a grippingly involving ride -- whodunnit?, who? -- even if it was ultimately silly.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 7, 2020

Full Review

Willa Paskin

Slate

It was a bumpy flight that wound up in a dingy parking lot.

Dec 1, 2020

Full Review

Zosha Millman

Bustle

Like the seemingly perfect lives of its characters, it doesn't hold up under scrutiny.

Sep 1, 2021

Full Review

James Walton

The Spectator

These two are so good, in fact, that it's not easy to tell whether The Undoing is properly great or just a run-of-the-mill thriller with a brilliant casting director. Either way, though, I can't wait to find out what happens.

Jul 19, 2021

Full Review

Daniel Seddon

NME (New Musical Express)

All in all, this is a must-watch piece of telly that boasts two of the year's most compelling leads in Jonathan and Grace.

Rated: 5/5

Jul 8, 2021

Full Review

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Director: Susanne Bier
Creator: David E. Kelley
Screenwriter: David E. Kelley, Jean Hanff Korelitz
Network: HBO
Rating: TV-MA
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date: Oct 25, 2020

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