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TV adaptation of the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel set in a 1930s Hollywood studio, where a rising young executive battles for control with his scheming boss.
Monroe becomes involved with Kathleen, but she opposes being Minna's stand-in. When his latest venture begins disastrously, Pat Brady grudgingly takes Monroe's assistance. As producer, Celia is too comfortable, and Hackett tries teaching her a lesson.
Validating himself as studio head, Pat Brady acquires starlet Margo Taft. Monroe struggles handling both bosses; Louis B. Mayer takes command. Rose wants a new escape; Celia bonds with the office boy. Monroe and Kathleen become more vulnerable.
The death of Irving Thalberg upsets the industry, leaving Brady uncertain about his leading man. Trying to save the studio, Monroe imperils his new relationship. Celia's notes on Hackett's script are accepted; Rose befriends a patient volunteering.
Hiding his true plan, Stahr throws a lavish industry party. Brady asks Margo to be leading lady. Brady's flirting and Stahr's joy torment Rose. Celia and Lang's alliance turns exciting; a visitor excites Hackett. Kathleen obliges to a screen test.
Stahr urges Kathleen to attend Lang's rehearsal; he spends the holiday alone, pondering his decisions. Brady plots to lift ticket sales. Kathleen faces a perverse road to fame. Rose preps Kitty for surgery; After a calamity, Max and Celia connect.
Stahr seeks to properly promote Kathleen while handling replies to his news. Brady's daring venture has wide effects; Monroe manages the fallout. Kathleen's lies grow out of control. Celia and Max explore their new bond; Hackett stands firm.
Stahr campaigns for the studio's first Oscar nomination. Brady hunts for a quick fix to balance the books and stop the Board's criticism. Lang's expectations test Celia's grit. Kathleen plans to end her risky facade; Rose uncovers something awful.
An extreme choice to save the studio alters Brady and Stahr's relationship. Monroe copes with Kathleen's dishonesty; Rose creates a new life path. Celia's father gives her a lesson. Max's errors come to light; Hackett's suggestion stuns Hannah.
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Critic Reviews for The Last Tycoon Season 1
All Critics (41) | Top Critics (23) | Fresh (19) | Rotten (22)
The melodrama is largely focused on the people inside and on an industry that's always been in love with itself. It's not a perfect show, but it's a pretty perfect binge-watch, if that's how you choose to do it.
The result is a glossy look at the time period that, despite leaning on some familiar emotional and story territory, still makes for an engaging, enjoyable viewing experience.
The Last Tycoon is so sumptuous that it's easy to overlook how pedestrian the story often is. That's not immediately apparent because what's onscreen is stunning.
The show looks beautiful enough and has been so well-cast that those qualities can sometimes be enough when you're looking for a streaming option on a hot summer weekend.
The series acutely feels like an idea that would have made for a good movie, instead of being stretched to a breaking point to make it work for TV.
A diverting series that uses history the way revelers at a Gatsby-themed party today use a strand of fake pearls... It's a missed opportunity. One that, after a gorgeous 10 hours, you may not remember.
The Last Tycoon has all the glamorous trappings of old Hollywood: Amazon clearly threw lots of money at the screen, with sumptuous costumes by Mad Men designer Janie Bryant. But the joy is missing.
While the period details are exquisite throughout "The Last Tycoon," the conflict doesn't jump off the screen quite like the costumes.
There's a lot of pedigree here, but none of it jumps off the screen.
Part of the problem is that [Matt] Bomer's performance doesn't suggest the emotional or artistic depths of Monroe. In a role that calls for a Don Draper, he is too often like a less-pouty Pete Campbell.
The Last Tycoon is a 1930s Hollywood drama based on the last, unfinished novel by F Scott Fitzgerald. This script should have stayed in the drawer, too.
It's absolutely gorgeous to behold in its sumptuous re-creation of 1930s Hollywood glamour, yet glacial in pace, only sporadically catching dramatic fire.
Audience Reviews for The Last Tycoon: Season 1
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May 18, 2020Not good, certainly not an improvement on the Elia Kazan 1976 movie. Although both suffer from a lack of realism with regards to the Stahr character. His physical vulnerability needs to be in the casting. He couldn't be a superman, not physically if he is based on Irving Thalberg?
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Mar 06, 2020Magically, nostalgically fabulous! Why was it cancelled? I want more seasons! I got hooked!!! ♥️
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Jan 12, 2020I want to see a second season. I love this series. It was left unfinished. It stinks that the Kathleen character and The Pat Brady character get away with their shady antics.
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Nov 05, 2019Amazing show...too bad they canceled it.. :( I hope that it will be a second season somewhere......
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Aug 03, 2019Top quality in every way. Acting, Writing, Directing. I enjoyed it very much. It's was sad to learn that such a rare ensemble of talent and movie magic will not continue.
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Apr 10, 2019once you got into it, it was an excellent show. Classic period piece, beautifully filmed, great cast. Too bad it was canceled
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Nov 29, 2018This was a really good show! So surprised that it was cancelled. But, still worth binge watching the show!
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Nov 18, 2018Bring season 2!!! Beautiful show with a great cast. Im shocked this was cancelled.
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Jun 22, 2018This is an Awesome show. I need more!
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Jun 15, 2018I really enjoyed watching the first season, loved every moment of it!!! I was so disappoint when I just found out the show was cancelled, this sucks, Amazon should reconsider
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