The Plot Against America
The Plot Against America

The Plot Against America (2020)

"Freedom is never completely won. But it can be lost."

6.7 (193 votes)
1 Season
March 16, 2020
English
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama

Synopsis

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.

Creator

Susan Goldberg, Joe Roth, David Simon

Network

HBO

Episodes

Part 1
E1

Part 1

Mar 16, 2020
60 min
7.6

Herman looks to move the family to a new neighborhood, as Bess worries about leaving their tight-knit Jewish community.

Part 2
E2

Part 2

Mar 23, 2020
60 min
8.3

Bengelsdorf, with Evelyn as his assistant, becomes a fundamental asset in the Lindbergh camp.

Part 3
E3

Part 3

Mar 30, 2020
60 min
6.9

The family endures a trip to D.C., despite Bess' desire to visit Canada, where many frightened Jewish families are moving.

Part 4
E4

Part 4

Apr 6, 2020
60 min
8.0

Evelyn makes Sandy the face of the "Just Folks" program, despite Bess' and Herman's objections.

Part 5
E5

Part 5

Apr 13, 2020
60 min
8.2

Herman, Bess and Philip each struggle to accept the family's selection for the Homestead Act and imminent relocation to Kentucky.

Part 6
E6

Part 6

Apr 20, 2020
60 min
8.4

The familial ties in the Levin family reach a breaking point as violence, conspiracies and chaos run rampant.

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Trailer

Details

Original Title

The Plot Against America

Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

6

Production

Annapurna Pictures