Lessons in Chemistry may, at first glance, give you the icky feeling of having to head back to school, but rest assured that this new Apple TV+ will be the best education you'll ever receive.
Starring Brie Larson, the eight-episode limited series, which is based on the novel of the same name by Bonnie Garmu, will see the Oscar winner in the inspirational lead role of female scientist Elizabeth Zotts.
The TV series stars Christina Hendricks, Imogen Waterhouse and Kate Winslet's daugher Mia Threapleton.
As one of 2023's most hotly anticipated series, its plot will revolve around Elizabeth, who, after being fired from her own lab in the early sixties when falling pregnant, begins hosting a TV cooking show to educate housewives on scientific topics. Of course, we are totally here for this fierce female game-changer challenging societal norms in the sixties, and if you are too, read ahead to learn more about the series that will take over your streaming screens.
What is the plot of Lessons in Chemistry?
An official synopsis from Lessons in Chemistry reads: "Set in the early 1950s, Lessons in Chemistry follows Elizabeth Zott (played by Larson), whose dream of being a scientist is put on hold in a society deeming that women belong in the domestic sphere, not the professional one. When Elizabeth finds herself pregnant, alone and fired from her lab, she musters the ingenuity only a single mother has.
“She accepts a job as a host on a TV cooking show and sets out to teach a nation of overlooked housewives – and the men who are suddenly listening – a lot more than recipes … all the while craving a return to her true love: science.”
The show is undoubtedly set to explore themes of gender inequality, challenging societal norms and overcoming all odds to break the glass ceiling.
Who stars in Lessons in Chemistry?
As well as Room actress Brie, the series will also see performances by Top Gun: Maverick's Lewis Pullman, How to Get Away with Murder's Aja Naomi King, and The Flight Attendant's Stephanie Koenig. Patrick Walker, Thomas Mann, Kevin Sussman and Beau Bridges will round out the cast.
Is there a trailer for Lessons in Chemistry?
Watch below:
What are fans saying about Lessons in Chemistry?
The show is on everyone's radar, and they can't wait to see Brie in action. One person tweeted: "Brie Larson is going to serve as Elizabeth Zott," while another said: "Oh Brie is so going to emotionally DESTROY me… See you Oct 13 queen (I'll be sobbing)." A third added: "VERY excited about this!!! My favourite book in decades. Can't wait to experience the screen version."
When will Lessons in Chemistry premiere?
Lessons in Chemistry will be available to stream on Apple TV+ from 13 October. We can't wait.
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