The Plot Against America 2020
“Freedom is never completely won. But it can be lost.”
What is The Plot Against America?
The Plot Against America is a television series first released in 2020. Catalogued under Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 6
- Runtime
- 61 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 16, 2020
- Networks
- HBO
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
The Plot Against America is a television series first released in 2020. Catalogued under Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A Jewish family watches America slip into fascism under President Lindbergh.”
- Explores an alternate fascist America
- Seen through a working‑class Jewish family’s eyes
- Directed by Thomas Schlamme and Minkie Spiro
- Rated TV‑MA for mature themes
Watch it if you’re interested in speculative history and character‑driven drama.
Contains mature themes and depictions of fascism, suitable for adult audiences.
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What is the basic premise of the series?
It imagines an alternate American history where aviator Charles Lindbergh becomes president and steers the nation toward fascism, observed through a working‑class Jewish family in New Jersey.
Who created and directed the series?
The miniseries was directed by Thomas Schlamme and Minkie Spiro.
When was the series released?
The series premiered in 2020.
Where can I stream the show?
It is available for streaming on HBO Max.
What is the content rating?
The series carries a TV‑MA rating for mature content.