“The best stories happen behind the scenes.”
Anthology series of famous feuds with the first season based on the legendary rivalry between Bette Davis and Joan Crawford which began early on their careers, climaxed on the set of "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?" and evolved into an Oscar vendetta.
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8 EpisodesThe story of the legendary rivalry between Bette Davis and Joan Crawford which began early on their careers, climaxed on the set of "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?" and evolved into an Oscar vendetta.
1. Pilot
Cast aside by Hollywood, screen legends Joan Crawford and Bette Davis battle ageism, sexism and each other when they sign up to make "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?"
2. The Other Woman
With production on the film underway, Bette and Joan form an alliance, but outside forces conspire against them.
3. Mommie Dearest
As the film production reaches its climax, the feud becomes physical. Bette's relationship with her daughter becomes strained when she bonds with a new cast member. Joan reveals an intimate detail about her past.
4. More, or Less
Bad word-of-mouth plagues "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" on the eve of its release. Bette and Joan brace for failure. Pauline tries to break gender barriers. Oscar nominations are announced.
5. And the Winner Is... (The Oscars of 1963)
Bette is on track to win a record-breaking, third "Best Actress" Oscar. Joan and Hedda launch a clandestine campaign against Bette.
6. Hagsploitation
Hungry for another hit, Warner pressures Aldrich to bring the original team back together for a follow-up hag horror pic. Someone from Joan's past poses a threat.
7. Abandoned!
With production of Hush…Hush Sweet Charlotte underway, the feud is intensified when Joan learns of a new producer on the project. In an unguarded moment, Bette reveals her vulnerabilities to Bob.
8. You Mean All This Time We Could Have Been Friends?
In the season finale, Joan accepts a leading role on a new film despite her deteriorating health. Faced with a new rival, Bette reflects on her misplaced feud with Joan.
Cast & Crew
Jessica Lange
Joan Crawford
Tom Hollander
Truman Capote
Naomi Watts
Babe Paley
Diane Lane
Slim Keith
Susan Sarandon
Bette Davis
Chloë Sevigny
C. Z. Guest
Calista Flockhart
Lee Radziwill
Demi Moore
Ann Woodward
Molly Ringwald
Joanne Carson
Treat Williams
Bill Paley
Joe Mantello
Jack Dunphy
Russell Tovey
John O'Shea
Jared Reinfeldt
Nick
Judy Davis
Alfred Molina
Story & Production Details
Reviews & Thoughts
Season 1 was remarkable and had incredible acting and writing. The editing was very tight as well, and the entire season I kept thinking how brilliant the show was. It was a great example of a story that needed to be told over several hours, instead of a 2 hour movie. On the other hand, Season 2 was a very weird season. Like I almost think the writers were all very intoxicated or on heavy pain medication. Bizarre storylines and the acting took a deep nosedive compared to Jessica Lange's season. Overall it seemed self-indulgent and parts of it was gross. I won't be watching anything else that Ryan Murphy makes. 🤢
