Series synopsis
The Girl from Plainville is an American drama crime television series that premiered on Hulu on March 29, 2022. It ended on May 3, 2022. It was created by Liz Hannah, Patrick Macmanus. It stars Elle Fanning, Chloë Sevigny, Colton Ryan and Cara Buono.
The controversial case of Michelle Carter, who was convicted in 2017 of involuntary manslaughter for encouraging the suicide of her then-boyfriend via texts and phone calls.
Premise
The controversial case of Michelle Carter, who was convicted in 2017 of involuntary manslaughter for encouraging the suicide of her then-boyfriend via texts and phone calls.
Premise: Inspired by the case that shocked the nation.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Elle Fanning as Michelle Carter
- Chloë Sevigny as Lynn Roy
- Colton Ryan as Conrad 'Coco' Roy III
- Cara Buono as Gail Carter
- Kai Lennox as David Carter
- Norbert Leo Butz as Conrad 'Co' Roy II
- Aya Cash as Katie Rayburn
- Kylie Liya Page as Cassie Wilkins
Supporting cast
- Jeff Wahlberg as Rob Mahoney
- Callie McClincy as Hayden Carter
- Ella Rubin as Natalie Gibson
- Kelly AuCoin as Scott Gordon
Guest cast
- Christina Bach as Reporter #2
- Eric Jepson as Police Officer 2
- Megan Lawless as Riley Anderson
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | March 29, 2022 | May 3, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Star-Crossed Lovers and Things Like That A teen’s death by suicide unearths painful questions for his family and reveals a complicated, mostly virtual relationship with a young woman who may hold the answers. |
March 29, 2022 |
| 2 |
Turtle Conrad and Michelle meet in Florida and discover a connection that will follow them back to their respective towns in Massachusetts; Michelle honors Conrad’s memory while the police review their text exchanges in the months leading up to his passing. |
March 29, 2022 |
| 3 |
Never Have I Ever Assistant District Attorney Katie Rayburn is reluctantly enlisted to pursue possible charges against Michelle; Michelle is torn between a new friend and Conrad. |
March 29, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Hulu |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 29, 2022 |
| Last aired | May 3, 2022 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday |