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Season 1 – The Undoing

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A therapist's life unravels after she learns that her husband might be responsible for a widespread disaster.
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The Undoing — Season 1

The Undoing — Season 1

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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 Mar 2, 2021
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. Go to Full Review
Deborah Ross The Mail on Sunday (UK) Dec 7, 2020
4/5
It was a fun ride, and a swanky ride, and a grippingly involving ride -- whodunnit?, who? -- even if it was ultimately silly. Go to Full Review
Willa Paskin Slate Dec 1, 2020
It was a bumpy flight that wound up in a dingy parking lot. Go to Full Review
Zosha Millman Bustle Sep 1, 2021
Like the seemingly perfect lives of its characters, it doesn't hold up under scrutiny. Go to Full Review
James Walton The Spectator Jul 19, 2021
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. Go to Full Review
Daniel Seddon NME (New Musical Express) Jul 8, 2021
5/5
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. Go to Full Review
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Jay S @RT78130978 6 days ago A-list actors of this caliber cannot make an outright flop. They're just to good at what they do, even with a subpar plot and a confusing storyline. Grant and Kidman made this easy to binge watch with the performances they brought to the table. The climax fell somewhat short of my expectations because they hung so many alternative options in our faces. It sucked that it was the easiest one all along. You won't have wasted a few hours by watching this but you'll be OK if you dont aswell. See more Caleb S @RT61684212 Sep 6, 2026 The cast is really great, but the plot is so bad and unrealistic that it’s hard to suspend belief in reality while watching this. Some of the situations are totally far from plausible that it’s hard to watch. See more Eddie T @Eddieratesmovies Mar 23, 2026 To much condoning of deviant behavior in this series and all series lately it’s a sickness See more orphic p @Orphic Dec 16, 2025 Not for nothing, but he should've jumped. I only watched this for Lily Rabe. I don't recommend this series. Very intriguing, but i still don't recommend. Also, how tf does casting find the most gorgeous woman in NY, then kill her off in the 1st episode? I'm embarrassed I watched this, wish I could give it a quarter of a star... See more M Y @RT62950941 Nov 23, 2025 The undoing of the female protagonist didn't make sense. In fact the female protagonist didn't make much sense. The detachment from reality was too far to make this a coherent plot line. See more Alain E @AlainE Nov 9, 2025 Good production values and very strong performance by Grant. The story ultimately doesn’t make sense. If Grant is truly a psychopath he would not have been able to create a persona of caring pediatric oncologist and maintain it for decades. The plot throws many red herrings: could it be the husband of the victim or even the son of Grant and Kidman who knew where to find the murder weapon. Kidman is supposedly a seasoned psychologist who at some point is losing it and throws stuff around like an adolescent girl. Sutherland is convincing as the rich father in law, although it is never really explained why he gave Grant half a million dollars. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details
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Season Info

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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