Mare of Easttown marks Kate Winslet’s return to miniseries since starring in “Mildred Pierce” in 2011.
HBO has been sending us some great performances through the years and 2021 is no exception. No pandemic or virus will stop the influx of miniseries they have prepared for all of us to enjoy at the comfort of our homes.
Last year we’ve seen Hugh Grant and Nicole Kidman bat it out in The Undoing, now we’re here to see this stellar performance from another A-lister, Kate Winslet as she stars in this quiet drama about a small-town murder and an investigator who’s battling her own demons while she’s at it.
The seven-episode limited series is created by Brad Ingelsby, the same guy who wrote The Way Back, another film that debuted in HBO this year starring Ben Affleck. Mare of Easttown seems to share the same elements as The Way Back as Kate Winslet also plays a former basketball superstar who also tries to keep her life intact.
Although an early review from Vulture is already available, the show is set to premiere in HBO, HBO Max, and HBO Go on April 19, same time as the US at 10AM (MNL time) exclusively.
Mare Sheehan (Winslet) is a former basketball superstar who returns to this quiet, sleepy town in Pennsylvania to investigate a small-town murder. Things aren’t what they appear to be and yet she holds on to keep her life intact. Mare of Easttown also stars Julianne Nicholson, Jean Smart, Angourie RIce, Evan Peters, Guy Pierce, Joe Tippett, John Douglas Thompson, Cailey Speeny, James McArdle, and more.
Check out the synopsis here, for episodes 1 to 5:
Episode 1: “Miss Lady Hawk Herself”
Debut Date: Monday, 19 April at 10am on HBO GO and HBO
Series premiere. After answering a call about a neighborhood prowler, Detective Mare Sheehan (Kate Winslet) shoulders her chief’s directive to revive an unsolved missing person’s case amid increased community pressure. Later, while her loved ones celebrate her ex-husband Frank’s (David Denman) engagement, Mare attends a celebration for her legendary high school basketball win and connects with Richard (Guy Pearce), a professor who’s new in town. Written by Brad Ingelsby; Directed by Craig Zobel.
Episode 2: “Fathers”
Debut Date: Monday, 26 April at 10am on HBO GO and HBO
Mare (Kate Winslet) visits a grisly murder scene before informing the victim’s enraged father. As a video from the night of the crime surfaces, Mare questions suspects in the case and gives an icy welcome to County Detective Colin Zabel (Evan Peters), who’s been called in to assist. Later, Mare bumps heads with locals and airs concerns about her grandson Drew (Izzy King) in light of her late son’s mental health struggles. Written by Brad Ingelsby; Directed by Craig Zobel.
Episode 3: “Enter Number Two”
Debut Date: Monday, 3 May at 10am on HBO GO and HBO
As Mare (Kate Winslet) and Colin (Evan Peters) parse new physical evidence, phone records lead to an unlikely suspect. After lashing out at Helen (Jean Smart) about a possible custody fight over Drew (Izzy King), Mare receives some unprompted advice from Richard (Guy Pearce) on how to move forward with Carrie (Sosie Bacon). Later, Kenny (Patrick Murney) and Mare face the consequences of their misguided attempts to protect their families. Written by Brad Ingelsby; Directed by Craig Zobel.
Episode 4: “Poor Sisyphus”
Debut Date: Monday, 10 May at 10am on HBO GO and HBO
With Mare (Kate Winslet) forced to take a backseat on the case, Colin (Evan Peters) presses a local priest about the vague circumstances that prompted his transfer to the parish. Meanwhile, an anonymous call gives Dawn (Enid Graham) hope that Katie might still be alive. Written by Brad Ingelsby; Directed by Craig Zobel.
Episode 5: “Illusions”
Debut Date: Monday, 17 May at 10am on HBO GO and HBO
In her mandated therapy, Mare (Kate Winslet) opens up about her family’s history with mental health struggles. Meanwhile, Lori (Julianne Nicholson) tries to get to the bottom of her son’s outburst at school, and later, Mare meets with a semi-retired source to help find a possible connection to her three cases. Written by Brad Ingelsby; Directed by Craig Zobel.
Mare Of Easttown is an HBO co-production with wiip; creator/writer/showrunner/executive producer, Brad Ingelsby; director/executive producer, Craig Zobel; executive producer, Paul Lee through wiip; executive producer, Mark Roybal through wiip; executive producer, Kate Winslet; executive producer, Gavin O’Connor; executive producer, Gordon Gray through Mayhem Pictures.
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