SummaryGeneviève (Charlotte Gainsbourg) of the Paris Opera Ballet and Jack (Luke Kirby) at the New York City Ballet exchange top dancers in an effort to lure audiences back in the drama series created by Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino.
Created By:Daniel Palladino, Amy Sherman-Palladino
❮ Étoile
Season 1
Season Premiere:
Apr 24, 2025
Metascore
Generally Favorable
69
User score
Universal Acclaim
8.8
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
69
59% Positive
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Apr 24, 2025
90
Although the series could benefit from taking a few more risks, “Étoile” still feels bolder and fresher than almost any other show released this year. From its vibrant opening credits to its meticulously crafted costume design, the series feels tailor-made to be everyone’s new obsession.
Apr 23, 2025
80
A project that is, somehow, even more Amy Sherman-Palladino–y. It’s way more energized, so intent on its niche fascinations it can’t help but charm you.
Apr 23, 2025
80
The couple (who also brought us Gilmore Girls) make a triumphant return to the world of barres and no-holds-barred ambition with the delightfully nimble Étoile.
Apr 23, 2025
70
Her [Amy Sherman-Palladino's] most sprawling, least accessible, but perhaps most personal TV project yet. .... Those who can get on its wavelength will be well-rewarded with a funny, passionate celebration of both ballet and the weirdos who make it.
Apr 24, 2025
60
We’re giving Étoile a recommendation more on hope and the Palladinos’ reputation than anything we saw in the first episode, which moved slowly and felt a bit too insular for our comfort.
Apr 23, 2025
60
For six or seven episodes, the hour-long series is likably light-on-its-feet, infused with its creators’ love and admiration for this world and boasting strong lead performances. .... Some of the things that happen in the Étoile homestretch are so pointlessly dumb they soured me on a show that I’d mostly been enjoying.
Apr 23, 2025
40
While the dancing is stunning, and some characters have a few amusing traits, “Étoile” is an exhausting show centering a slew of insufferable people obsessed with hearing themselves speak.
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Apr 25, 2025
9
This series is a ballet nerd’s dream. Closer in tone to Mrs. Maisel than Gilmore Girls or even Bunheads, there are laugh out loud moments and sly insider instances - Tiler Peck as the nerve struck Ava (genius!), Sylvie Guillem’s shoes (magnifique!). The dancing is wonderful - there needs to be more, of course but the Sherman-Palladinos have captured the heart and soul of two very different ballet companies with the personalities and cultural differences to go with them. Casting is smart and the writing, in two languages, as always is fast and spot on. May Etoile avenge Bunheads and run for many seasons.
