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Anthology series of famous feuds with the first season based on the legendary rivalry between Bette Davis and Joan Crawford which began early on their careers, climaxed on the set of "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?" and evolved into an Oscar vendetta.
“The best stories happen behind the scenes.”
2017
Cast aside by Hollywood, screen legends Joan Crawford and Bette Davis battle ageism, sexism and each other when they sign up to make "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?"
With production on the film underway, Bette and Joan form an alliance, but outside forces conspire against them.
As the film production reaches its climax, the feud becomes physical. Bette's relationship with her daughter becomes strained when she bonds with a new cast member. Joan reveals an intimate detail about her past.
Bad word-of-mouth plagues "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" on the eve of its release. Bette and Joan brace for failure. Pauline tries to break gender barriers. Oscar nominations are announced.
Bette is on track to win a record-breaking, third "Best Actress" Oscar. Joan and Hedda launch a clandestine campaign against Bette.
Hungry for another hit, Warner pressures Aldrich to bring the original team back together for a follow-up hag horror pic. Someone from Joan's past poses a threat.
With production of Hush…Hush Sweet Charlotte underway, the feud is intensified when Joan learns of a new producer on the project. In an unguarded moment, Bette reveals her vulnerabilities to Bob.
In the season finale, Joan accepts a leading role on a new film despite her deteriorating health. Faced with a new rival, Bette reflects on her misplaced feud with Joan.
2024
Truman Capote is the toast of New York society. But a dishy excerpt published in Esquire Magazine threatens to topple him from his precarious perch.
In the aftermath of the Esquire article, Truman starts on a downward spiral. The Swans form a unified front.
In 1966, documentary filmmakers the Maysles brothers capture the events leading up to and following Truman's iconic Black and White Ball.
Babe makes peace with a harsh reality. Truman makes an effort to get sober.
November 1975, the day after the Esquire article is published, Truman receives an inspiring visit from a fellow writer.
In New York, it's the end of an era. In California, Truman tries to usher in a new era with a hunky beau.
Babe reflects on her life and her greatest treasures. Truman and the Swans reel in the fallout of a tragedy.
Past, present and future collide as Truman makes a final push to finish Answered Prayers.
Tom Hollander
Truman Capote
Naomi Watts
Babe Paley
Diane Lane
Slim Keith
Chloë Sevigny
C. Z. Guest
Calista Flockhart
Lee Radziwill
Demi Moore
Ann Woodward
Molly Ringwald
Joanne Carson
Treat Williams
Bill Paley
Joe Mantello
Jack Dunphy
Russell Tovey
John O'Shea
