Series synopsis
Swimming with Sharks is an American drama television series that premiered on The Roku Channel on April 15, 2022. It ended on April 15, 2022. It was created by Kathleen Robertson. It stars Kiernan Shipka, Diane Kruger, Donald Sutherland and Thomas Dekker.
When Lou Simms starts her internship at Fountain Pictures she seems like a naïve Hollywood newcomer, awestruck by the studio’s notorious CEO, Joyce Holt. In truth, Lou has done extensive research on Joyce and landing this internship was no happy accident. As Lou’s obsession grows, she will do anything to get close to her idol.
Premise
When Lou Simms starts her internship at Fountain Pictures she seems like a naïve Hollywood newcomer, awestruck by the studio’s notorious CEO, Joyce Holt. In truth, Lou has done extensive research on Joyce and landing this internship was no happy accident. As Lou’s obsession grows, she will do anything to get close to her idol.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kiernan Shipka as Lou Simms
- Diane Kruger as Joyce Holt
- Donald Sutherland as Redmond
- Thomas Dekker as Travis
- Finn Jones as Marty
- Erica Alexander as Meredith
- Ross Butler as Alex
- Gerardo Celasco as Miles
Guest cast
- Courtlyn Cannan as Matilda
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | April 15, 2022 | April 15, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter One Fresh-faced Lou Simms seems like a naïve Hollywood newbie when she starts interning for studio CEO Joyce Holt. Aotivated by a dark obsession with Holt, Lou quickly proves herself capable of holding her own. |
April 15, 2022 |
| 2 |
Chapter Two Lou is on the outs, until her after-hours overachieving yields fruitful resultsa An anticipated power transfer doesn’t go as planned. As Lou’s star rises, things don’t go as well for her co-workers. |
April 15, 2022 |
| 3 |
Chapter Three Lou gets promoted in the wake of tragedy, and Travis grows suspicious of her. The Fountain Pictures executives exchange barbs, and Joyce’s dreams of motherhood hang in the balance. |
April 15, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | The Roku Channel |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 15, 2022 |
| Last aired | April 15, 2022 |
| Runtime | 23 minutes |
| Status | ended |