Series synopsis
The Artist is an American documentary comedy reality television series that premiered on The Network on November 27, 2025. It ended on December 25, 2025. It was created by Aram Rappaport. It stars Mandy Patinkin, Janet McTeer, Danny Huston and Patti LuPone.
In the Gilded Age, an ensemble of the era’s celebrities including Thomas Edison, Edgar Degas and Evelyn Nesbit meet at the home of an eccentric and failing tycoon. By the end of the night, the mogul is found dead, spurring a historical fiction-themed murder mystery.
Premise
In the Gilded Age, an ensemble of the era’s celebrities including Thomas Edison, Edgar Degas and Evelyn Nesbit meet at the home of an eccentric and failing tycoon. By the end of the night, the mogul is found dead, spurring a historical fiction-themed murder mystery.
Premise: His life is not private anymore.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mandy Patinkin as Norman Henry
- Janet McTeer as Marian Henry
- Danny Huston as Edgar Dégas
- Patti LuPone as Rosie Morsch
- Hank Azaria as Thomas Edison
- Clark Gregg as Harry Kendall Thaw
- Zachary Quinto as Delphin Delmas
Guest cast
- Chris Jehnert as Stable Boy
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | November 27, 2025 | December 25, 2025 |
| Season 2 | 7 | May 26, 2017 | December 28, 2017 |
| Season 3 | 7 | December 29, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter One: It's Fucking Freezing Robber baron Norman Henry and his wife Marian prepare to receive Thomas Edison at their country estate to discuss a lucrative business deal, on the same day a mysterious French artist also arrives for a special painting commission. |
November 27, 2025 |
| 2 |
Chapter Two: The Truth Will Fuck You The painful history between Thomas Edison and Marian is revealed, while Norman attempts to salvage a deal with the successful inventor. The French painter and other artist visitors begin to press Norman for answers about their promised dues, while news of a scandalous murder in New York City makes its way to the Henry Estate. |
November 27, 2025 |
| 3 |
Chapter Three: Fraudulent Fuckery Celebrity model Evelyn Nesbit is invited to seek refuge at the Henry Estate from the ambush of press after her husband murders Stanford White at Madison Square Garden. While Norman fends off questions about his financial state, Marian and The Artist strike up a close dynamic, before she makes a shocking discovery of his real identity. |
November 27, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | "Transformers: The Last Knight" Russian premiere. Russian basketball league final: "Khimki" vs CSKA. Adidas League 4x4. | May 26, 2017 |
| 9 | Russian basketball national team presentation (Expo basket 2017). Adidas League 4x4. Tribute to Chester Bennington (Linkin Park). | June 3, 2017 |
| 10 | Andrey Batt's birthday. 2017 Adidas League 4x4 final. Making of "Moi Gorod". | September 21, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | "Gogol. Viy" Russian premiere. NBA All-Star Game 2018. Air Jordan 10 cutting. Basketball at CSKA arena. | April 6, 2018 |
| 16 | "Avengers: Infinity War" Russian premiere. TopBeauty magazine photoshoot. Basketball tournament at Playground. | May 17, 2018 |
| 17 | Banksy in Moscow. "Incredibles 2" Russian premiere. Russian basketball league Final Four 2018. | June 22, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | The Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 27, 2025 |
| Last aired | December 25, 2025 |
| Status | ended |