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Capote vs. The Swans – Feud

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"What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" co-stars Joan Crawford and Bette Davis, two of the most prolific actresses in the history of Hollywood, had a famous feud while shooting the 1962 film. This docudrama from Emmy-winning producer Ryan Murphy ("American Horror Story") recalls the details of the legendary rivalry the Oscar-winning actresses had while filming the movie and extended well after the cameras stopped rolling. "Feud" recalls how the ladies struggled to hang on to fame in the twilight of their careers as they faced such obstacles as ageism, sexism and misogyny. Leading the acclaimed cast are Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon -- portraying Crawford and Davis, respectively -- who have won three Oscars between them.
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While this Feud might lack the abundance of incident that made its predecessor such a nasty delight, Capote vs. the Swans' luxe milieu and dynamite ensemble will keep spectators entertained.

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Carol Midgley The Times (UK) 05/14/2024
4/5
Though playing an attention-seeking drunk bent on self-destruction at full volume, [Hollander] manages to avoid caricature and delivers a performance full of nuance and, eventually, pathos. Go to Full Review
Camilla Long The Times (UK) 04/22/2024
It’s a love story, really. Once you realise that, the show’s other flaws melt away. Go to Full Review
Hugo Rifkind The Times (UK) 04/22/2024
This is prestige, grown-up, admirable stuff, not least in the way it stars four or five of the most beautiful women in the world, and all of them over 50. Yet at eight episodes, I’m not totally sure it has the hooks to take me all the way. Go to Full Review
Jen Shieff New Zealand Herald 01/08/2025
4/5
Clipping along quickly, this season of Feud is so absorbing, viewers will want to binge-watch and may even be a bit sad when it ends. Go to Full Review
Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com 07/07/2024
FOUR STARS
Mired in the cruelty of its real-life characters, the series starts off bumpy. If you can make it past the first three episodes, you'll likely make it to the end, but it won't be a pleasant experience. Go to Full Review
Juan Pablo Russo EscribiendoCine 05/17/2024
7/10
Beyond exploring the charm and opulence of New York high society, the series immerses us in the deepest layers of this world, inviting us to reflect on the ephemeral nature of success and the complexity of human relationships... [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
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VITALII H @freakynickison Oct 29 First season was 10/10, no complaints, it was so iconic that it was very hard to surpass. The 2nd season was good, it was entertaining, enjoyable and visually appealing. However, it could've been a movie. The story is so incredible. How is it possible that this story wasn't told before throughout the movie? My critique is it's length. But everything else is quality. The cast? Omg, they did their big one. See more prawnda s Oct 5 ryan murphy is possibly the least talented person in hollywood today, but tom hollander tends to help him out by consistently wearing ill fitting prosthetics so he can give proverbial hand jobs to random historical figures of cinema, all while consistently insulting the greats that he thinks he is tributing. See more Tony P @T-dog94 02/18/2025 Just like the first season I thought it was a good show with a somewhat strong cast, but not great. However, the best scenes in this series for me were with Jessica Lange, and Truman Capote where she portrays his dead mother. See more Swank I 12/03/2024 Boring as f! The show seems to go nowhere; just catty assholes smoking and keeping us barely awake. Night and day diff than S01...no wonder Feud was cancelled after this season. Zzz. See more Rudy A 12/02/2024 A slight storyline but one that digs deep into Capote and his demons and becomes a moving meditation on success, aging and death. See more Evan A 12/01/2024 Beautiful! Episode 7 The Beautiful Babe was heart wrenching. If you want to know what it feels like to die, or move on to something new, the memories, the fear, the beauty, the excitement, the giddiness, the doubt, the regret, the end. Gorgeous, truly gorgeous! The writers, the actors, the music, the lighting, the set for that scene was perfection. Thank you! See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 31, 2024 Pilot Truman Capote is the toast of New York society; an excerpt published in Esquire magazine threatens to topple him from his precarious perch. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 31, 2024 Ice Water in Their Veins In the aftermath of the Esquire article, Truman starts on a downward spiral; the Swans form a unified front. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 7, 2024 Masquerade 1966 In 1966, documentary filmmakers, the Maysles brothers, capture the events leading up to and following Truman's iconic Black and White Ball. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 14, 2024 It's Impossible Babe makes peace with a harsh reality; Truman makes an effort to get sober. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 21, 2024 The Secret Inner Lives of Swans In November 1975, the day after the Esquire article is published, Truman receives an inspiring visit from a fellow writer. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 28, 2024 Hats, Gloves and Effete Homosexuals In New York, it's the end of an era; in California, Truman tries to usher in a new era with a hunky beau. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 6, 2024 Beautiful Babe Babe reflects on her life and her greatest treasures; Truman and the Swans reel in the fallout of a tragedy. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 13, 2024 Phantasm Forgiveness Past, present and future collide as Truman makes a final push to finish Answered Prayers. Details
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Season Info

Director
Gus Van Sant, Max Winkler, Jennifer Chambers Lynch
Executive Producer
Ryan Murphy, Alexis Martin Woodall, Jon Robin Baitz, Gus Van Sant
Screenwriter
Laurence Leamer, Jon Robin Baitz, Ryan Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Comedy, Crime, History
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 31, 2024