---
title: "Trust"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/trust-2018-2"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 76177
imdb_id: "tt5664952"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 10
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 102
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Trust (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/trust-2018-2

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Trust is an American drama television series created by Simon Beaufoy that premiered on FX in 2018. The first season consists of 10 episodes and is set in 1973, recounting the abduction of John Paul Getty III, an heir to the Getty oil fortune, by the Italian mafia in Rome.

The series is a dynastic saga focusing on the trials and triumphs of the Gettys, one of the wealthiest and unhappiest families in the United States. Originally intended to span the twentieth century over multiple seasons, the story begins with the kidnapping of the Getty heir while he was in Italy.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "The Getty family saga begins with the 1973 kidnapping of an oil fortune heir in Rome."

### Why Watch
- It explores the trials and triumphs of the wealthy Getty family.
- The series features a narrative centered on a high-stakes kidnapping in 1973.
- The production is created by Simon Beaufoy and directed by Danny Boyle.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The series is rated TV-MA.
- Tone & Suitability: This TV-MA crime drama follows the abduction of an heir to the Getty oil fortune.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #dynastic-saga, #crime-drama, #family-trials, #historical-kidnapping, #wealthy-family-drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu | AD tv | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Fetch TV |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (10 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 10
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (30%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 7 (70%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Simon Beaufoy
- **Networks / Studios**: FX

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Donald Sutherland** as *J. Paul Getty Sr.*
- **Hilary Swank** as *Gail Getty*
- **Harris Dickinson** as *J. Paul Getty III*
- **Michael Esper** as *J. Paul Getty Jr.*
- **Brendan Fraser** as *James Fletcher Chace*
- **Luca Marinelli** as *Primo*
- **Anna Chancellor** as *Penelope*
- **Francesco Colella** as *Leonardo*
- **Nicola Rignanese** as *Salvatore*
- **Silas Carson** as *Khan*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Trust?
The series is available on FX.

### Q: Is Trust worth watching?
The series is a dynastic saga exploring the trials and triumphs of the wealthy Getty family.

### Q: How long is the first season?
The first season of the series contains 10 episodes.

### Q: What is the main plot of the first season?
The season recounts the 1973 kidnapping of John Paul Getty III by the Italian mafia in Rome.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Trust — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/76177)
- [Trust (American TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trust_(American_TV_series))
- [Trust (TV Series 2018) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5664952/fullcredits/cast)
- [Trust (TV Series 2018) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/76177-trust/cast)
- [Meet the Cast of Trust | FX](https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/trust/cast)
- [Queen of the South Reviews](https://www.metacritic.com/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*