Maid (miniseries)
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Maid is an American drama[1][2] limited series created for Netflix by Molly Smith Metzler. The series is inspired by Stephanie Land's memoir Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive. Its story focuses on a young mother who escapes an abusive relationship and struggles to provide for her daughter by getting a job cleaning houses. It premiered on Netflix on October 1, 2021.[3][4]
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Genre | Drama |
Created by | Molly Smith Metzler |
Inspired by | Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive by Stephanie Land |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of episodes | 10 |
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Production location | Victoria, British Columbia |
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Running time | 47–60 minutes |
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Network | Netflix |
Release | October 1, 2021 (2021-10-01) |
It received critical acclaim, with praise going towards the writing, tone, and performances (particularly Qualley's), and became Netflix's fourth most-watched show of the year. Its accolades include three Primetime Emmy Award nominations, including acting nomination for Qualley, and three Golden Globe nominations, specifically for Best Limited Series, as well as Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film (Qualley) and Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries or Television Film (MacDowell). In addition, Qualley was also nominated for a Critics' Choice Television Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award. In addition, the American Film Institute named it one of the ten best television programs of 2021.[5]