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Season 1 – Swimming With Sharks

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71% Tomatometer 14 Reviews 84% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
When Lou Simms starts her internship at Fountain Pictures she seems like a naïve Hollywood newcomer, awestruck by the studio's notorious CEO, Joyce Holt. Lou soon proves herself indispensable to Joyce, who's not only trying to out-maneuver her predatory dinosaur of a boss, but to have a baby after years of trying. In truth, Lou has done extensive research on Joyce and landing this internship was no happy accident. As Lou's obsession grows, she will do anything to get close to her idol, even kill.
Swimming With Sharks — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Swimming with Sharks doesn't have enough teeth to deliver on its promise of satirical bite, but the water's warm for viewers who enjoy frothy entertainment.

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Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald 10/21/2022
3/5
The setting isn’t what you’d call sudsy, but imagine a thin sheen of melodrama with lurid notes and you’ve more or less got it... Some of the characterisations might be unconvincing, but it’s still a perfectly satisfactory mini-binge. Go to Full Review Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter 04/15/2022
It’s entertaining. It could have been much more. Go to Full Review Daniel D'Addario Variety 04/04/2022
There’s certainly work to be done excavating the way bosses and assistants engage with one another. But of all the things this show could say about power, simply saying that it’s dangerous isn’t good enough. Go to Full Review Alexandra MacAaron Women's Voices for Change 08/24/2022
5/10
Stylish, edgy, quite deliberately art directed, but beautifully acted. It’s also disappointingly predictable. It’s paced at a jagged and breakneck speed that leaves very little time to empathize with any of its deeply damaged characters. Go to Full Review Marty Brown Common Sense Media 05/03/2022
3/5
Sharks' power play melodrama works because of how efficiently the series barrels through the plot development and twists. Go to Full Review Carey-Ann Pawsey Orca Sound 05/01/2022
3/5
Twists and turns. Followed by darkness. Then more turns and twists. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Elizabeth M Oct 17 Can they please make another season like please!!!! Left me on a major cliffhanger like literally See more Lachon J 01/14/2025 This show should have had more seasons. I love the fact Kiernan Shipka was casted. This is a very different role for her. See more Andrei D 11/07/2024 Feels cut short and the characters are mostly forced to behave with no space to move organically through their narratives See more Sheri T 12/02/2023 I loved it. Wish the episodes were longer. Hopefully renewed for second season. See more Sylvia W @Sylvia59 04/15/2023 As I am an"Hollywood hills and Film business" Addict I really enjoyed this one. Kruger and Shipka are very believable in their Roles...,the Scenery is great.The Episodes could have last longer and maybe be told in 4 Episodes instead of 6. See more Ben H 11/06/2022 Oddly satisfying and super sexual. Swimming with sharks is I presume a limited series? that is around 6 short episodes that kind of just work. It is a bit choppy and doesn't necessarily flow episode to episode but the story is dark and fun to watch and just the right amount of twisted See more Read all reviews
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Kiernan Shipka

Lou Simms

Diane Kruger

Joyce Holt

Donald Sutherland

Redmond

Thomas Dekker

Travis

Finn Jones

Marty

Erika Alexander

Meredith

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 15, 2022 Chapter One Fresh-faced Lou Simms seems like a naïve Hollywood newbie when she starts interning for studio CEO Joyce Holt; motivated by a dark obsession with Holt, Lou quickly proves herself capable of holding her own. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 15, 2022 Chapter Two Lou is on the outs, until her after-hours overachieving yields fruitful results; an anticipated power transfer doesn't go as planned; as Lou's star rises, things don't go as well for her co-workers. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 15, 2022 Chapter Three Lou gets promoted in the wake of tragedy, and Travis grows suspicious of her; the Fountain Pictures executives exchange barbs, and Joyce's dreams of motherhood hang in the balance. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 15, 2022 Chapter Four Facing personal losses, a vulnerable Joyce relies on Lou's care; they escape to Malibu, and Lou incites Joyce's sexual explorations; back at the office, Lou's schemes make her even more indispensable. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 15, 2022 Chapter Five Joyce struggles for control, both personally and professionally; Lou masterminds an unbreakable bond between Joyce and herself; Travis digs into Lou's past, uncovering dark secrets, and darker deeds. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 15, 2022 Chapter Six The revelation of her deception and obsession sends Lou into a tailspin; Lou recalls her tragic upbringing, while Joyce distances herself and focuses on her career. Details

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Season Info

Director
Tucker Gates
Executive Producer
Chris Cowles, Liz Destro, Stephen Israel, Jay Cohen, Dana Brunetti
Screenwriter
Kathleen Robertson
Network
The Roku Channel
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 15, 2022