Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter: Season 7

7 episodes Premiered May 27, 2021 Updated Sep 26, 2026

Previously on Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

Season 7 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

⚡ Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter Season 6.
⚡ Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
⚡ Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
⚡ Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.

Season 7 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 7: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S7·E1 Mytharc

Comedy Actors

May 27, 2021 · 60 min

Pete Davidson (‘SNL’), Lamorne Morris (‘Woke’), Ben Platt (‘The Politician’), Ted Danson (‘Mr. Mayor’), Ed Helms (‘Rutherford Falls’) and Chris Redd (‘Kenan’ and ‘SNL’) join Lacey

S7·E2 Core

Drama Actresses

Jun 2, 2021 · 60 min

Anya Taylor-Joy (‘Queen’s Gambit’), Elizabeth Olsen (‘Wandavision’), Gillian Anderson (‘The Crown’), Cynthia Erivo (‘Genius: Arthea’), MJ Rodriguez (‘Pose’) and Sarah Paulson (‘Rat

S7·E3 Core

Drama Showrunners

Jun 8, 2021 · 60 min

Misha Green (‘Lovecraft Country’), Katori Hall (‘P-Valley’), Ethan Hawke (‘The Good Lord Bird’), Barry Jenkins (‘Underground Railroad’) and Peter Morgan (‘The Crown’) join Lacey Ro

S7·E4 Core

Television Directors

Jun 10, 2021 · 60 min

Lucia Aniello (‘Hacks’), Noah Hawley (‘Fargo’), Zach Braff (‘Ted Lasso’), Elisabeth Moss (‘Handmaid’s Tale’), Steve Canals (‘Pose’), Rick Famuyiwa (‘The Mandalorian’) and Lena Dunh

S7·E5 Core

Drama Actors

Jun 16, 2021 · 60 min

Rege-Jean Page (‘Bridgerton’), John Boyega (‘Small Axe’), Josh O’ Connor (‘The Crown’), Jonathan Majors (‘Lovecraft Country’) and Chris Rock (‘Fargo’) join Lacey Rose for Close Up

S7·E6 Mytharc

Comedy Showrunners

Jun 18, 2021 · 60 min

Wanda Sykes (‘The Upshaws’), Bill Lawrence (‘Ted Lasso’), Chuck Lorre (‘The Kominsky Method’ and ‘The United States of AI’), Nasim Pedrad (‘Chad’), Darren Starr (‘Emily in Paris’ a

S7·E7 Mytharc

Comedy Actress

Jun 24, 2021 · 60 min

Aidy Bryant (‘Shrill’ and ‘SNL’), Kaley Cuoco (‘The Flight Attendant’), Lena Waithe (‘Master Of None’), Jean Smart (‘Hacks’), Cristin Milioti (‘Made for Love’) and Holly Hunter (‘M