Series synopsis
The Plot Against America is an American sci-fi & fantasy drama television series that premiered on HBO on March 16, 2020. It ended on April 20, 2020. It was created by Ed Burns, David Simon. It stars Winona Ryder, John Turturro, Zoe Kazan and Morgan Spector.
An alternate American history told through the eyes of a working-class Jewish family in New Jersey, as they watch the political rise of Charles Lindbergh, an aviator-hero and xenophobic populist, who becomes president and turns the nation toward fascism.
Premise
An alternate American history told through the eyes of a working-class Jewish family in New Jersey, as they watch the political rise of Charles Lindbergh, an aviator-hero and xenophobic populist, who becomes president and turns the nation toward fascism.
Premise: Freedom is never completely won. But it can be lost.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Winona Ryder as Evelyn Finkel
- John Turturro as Rabbi Lionel Bengelsdorf
- Zoe Kazan as Bess Finkel
- Morgan Spector as Herman Levin
- Anthony Boyle as Alvin Levin
- Azhy Robertson as Philip Levin
- Caleb Malis as Sandy Levin
Guest cast
- Jacob Laval as Seldon Wishnow
- Ned Eisenberg as Abe Steinheim
- Russell Posner
- Clyde Baldo
- Walker Hare
- Michael Cerveris as Mr. Taylor
- Eleanor Reissa as Mrs. Finkel
- Leslie Fray as June
- Seth Barrish
- Tom Martin as Consulate Clerk
- Dan Bittner
- Holly Horner as Gloria
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | March 16, 2020 | April 20, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part 1 Herman looks to move the family to a new neighborhood, as Bess worries about leaving their tight-knit Jewish community. |
March 16, 2020 |
| 2 |
Part 2 Bengelsdorf, with Evelyn as his assistant, becomes a fundamental asset in the Lindbergh camp. |
March 23, 2020 |
| 3 |
Part 3 The family endures a trip to D.C., despite Bess' desire to visit Canada, where many frightened Jewish families are moving. |
March 30, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 16, 2020 |
| Last aired | April 20, 2020 |
| Runtime | 61 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 21:00:00 |