Series synopsis
Allen v. Farrow is an American documentary television series that premiered on HBO on February 21, 2021. It ended on March 14, 2021. It was created by Kirby Dick, Amy Ziering, Amy Herdy. It stars Dylan Farrow, Mia Farrow, Ronan Farrow and Woody Allen.
The story of one Hollywood's most notorious and public scandals: the accusation of sexual abuse against Woody Allen involving Dylan, his then 7-year-old daughter with Mia Farrow; their subsequent custody trial, the revelation of Allen’s relationship with Farrow’s daughter, Soon-Yi; and the controversial aftermath in the years that followed.
Premise
The story of one Hollywood's most notorious and public scandals: the accusation of sexual abuse against Woody Allen involving Dylan, his then 7-year-old daughter with Mia Farrow; their subsequent custody trial, the revelation of Allen’s relationship with Farrow’s daughter, Soon-Yi; and the controversial aftermath in the years that followed.
Premise: A Hollywood scandal. A family tragedy.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Dylan Farrow as Self
- Mia Farrow as Self
- Ronan Farrow as Self
- Woody Allen as Self (archive footage)
- Soon-Yi Previn as Self (archive footage)
Guest cast
- Ethel Person as Self - Psychiatrist (archive footage)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | February 21, 2021 | March 14, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Mia Farrow recounts her storied relationship with Woody Allen, once a beloved father figure to her seven children. While their adopted daughter Dylan chronicles a childhood idyllic in many ways, she also speaks to the escalating discomfort she felt under the intensity of Woody's attention, which was a growing concern for Mia and her inner circle. |
February 21, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 As Farrow and Allen ascend the ranks as a Hollywood power couple, their close-knit family is torn apart by a startling revelation about Woody's relationship with Mia's daughter Soon-Yi. Dylan details the abuse allegations that ignited decades of backlash and changed her life forever. The broader context of Allen's body of work is explored. |
February 28, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 While Mia tries to shield seven-year-old Dylan from the trauma of repeated questioning, Allen’s legal and PR teams drive a narrative that Mia is a scorned woman and unfit mother who brainwashed her children. Two separate 1992 investigations in New York and Connecticut are reexamined in light of never-before-made-public court documents, police evidence, and revelatory videotape. |
March 7, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 21, 2021 |
| Last aired | March 14, 2021 |
| Runtime | 64 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |