Despite its wonky editing and overreliance of soap opera tropes, Nicole Kidman's searing performance as the broken but embattled Celeste helps anchors, "The Bad Mother." Read critic reviews
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Despite its wonky editing and overreliance of soap opera tropes, Nicole Kidman's searing performance as the broken but embattled Celeste helps anchors, "The Bad Mother." Read critic reviews
Celeste is blindsided by Mary Louise; Gordon continues to disappoint Renata; Bonnie contemplates a solution to her mother's suffering and her own ongoing guilt; Ed entertains an unusual proposition before catching Madeline in an unguarded moment.
Genre: Drama
Network: HBO
Air Date: Jul 14, 2019
Directed By: Andrea Arnold
Written By: David E. Kelley
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