Each of the nine episodes tells a different woman’s story. The second focuses on Steinem, played with sensitivity by Byrne. ... The script revels in these ironies, and they pile up to form a picture of a messy, conflicted battlefield, where interests and ideology are rarely in perfect alignment. It’s testament to Blanchett’s performance that although she’s firmly an anti-hero, with views on abortion and gay marriage and ethnic minorities that will appal many viewers, she never feels like the villain. The all-round intelligence and wattage of this series means that a back-and-forth over legislation never feels dull.

A nine-episode limited series worth the investment. It’s easily the best new series this year.

Mrs. America has zip to spare, bounding along on a ‘70s soundtrack, limning complex history, ideas, alliances, and personal dynamics with assuredness, tact, and insight. ... The concise episodes are more effective than the diffuse treatment the show gives Steinem, who is by far the most famous figure but who never comes quite into focus. ... Ullman, Paulson, and Martindale all stand out, but Blanchett most of all. She brings all of her tremendous skill to bear on Schlafly, with a level of precision that makes her ring as clear as a bell.

The scripts are detailed and informative, but don't think this is a dry history lesson. There is wit, levity and propulsion to the episodes, which zip by after the slow opener. The cast offers an embarrassment of riches.

[An] intensely psychological portrait of Phyllis Schlafly, the godmother of the modern anti-feminist movement, played with frightening, actressy charisma by Cate Blanchett. A nervy, nine-episode period piece. ... The feminist fighters, drawn with less specificity and more reverence, are inevitably less interesting.

While it can sometimes get bogged down by too many extraneous details, the story of “Mrs. America” is intriguing. First- rate performances from a stellar cast bring a divisive time in America’s political history to life.

Despite being careful to balance the screen time between factions, “Mrs. America” isn’t nearly as convincing, or even half as energetic, in its depiction of the Republican grassroots movement than it is in its liberal counterparts. The series may be fascinated by Schlafly and her various arms of power, but it never quite proves that it understands them.

In a verry intresting way i did not felt that the narative or the way every caracter was presented was bias. Everybody and everythink is presented from both points of view: self oppinion and the enemies oppinion. So even of you can see both views are subjectives you place yourself somewhat neutral between them and you find the truth. Also the series makes you undestand a little more politics and the sacrifices a leader dose.

Fantastic series, with a magnificent performance by Cate Blanchett and a wonderful cast. Full of nuance and intelligence.

Excellent casts and acting esp Cate the great. Spot on production design and costumes. A very good reminder that we should appreciate and learn from the past for a brighter or better future coz if we dont as they say history repeats itself.hoping this limited series will be given its due come emmy awards,golden globes and sag awards not only cate and supporting cast writers director producers and production staff/team for a job well done.

this one is tough. i felt like it started out strong in the first 3ish episodes but it quickly devolves from there and becomes unwatchable. an interesting and relevant topic with valuable things to teach viewers but the writing and directing need work.