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Hillary is a four-part documentary series available on Hulu that follows the political career of Hillary Rodham Clinton, former First Lady of the United States, Senator from New York, and Secretary of State under Barack Obama. Along with her team, Clinton navigated her way through the ups and downs of her public life, from her 2016 presidential campaign to the controversial email scandal that dogged her throughout the race.

The show begins with Clinton's childhood in the 1950s and takes viewers through her early years in politics as a young lawyer, to her move to Arkansas to start a family with her husband and future president Bill Clinton. The series touchingly chronicles the bond between Hillary and Bill in their early years together and provides insight into their vastly different personalities and the dynamics of their marriage.

With extensive access to Clinton herself, Hillary incorporates interviews with Hillary, Bill, their daughter Chelsea, former aides, journalists and public figures like Barack Obama, and commentators from the right and the left including former Trump advisor Roger Stone. Despite her immense influence on American politics, the show doesn't shy away from the controversy that has come along Clinton's political career. Her political achievements and controversy are beautifully woven in the narrative.

The series provides an unvarnished look into how a powerful and respected political figure can evoke such polarizing emotions from the general public. We see firsthand the struggles, challenges and accomplishments that Clinton faced while serving as the First Lady of Arkansas and then the United States, her stint as Secretary of State, as well as her unsuccessful run for President in 2016.

One of the series' significant highlights is its focus on the complex nature of gender politics in America. The show astutely examines how Clinton's gender often made it more difficult for her to garner support, especially from male voters. Clinton's path in politics was not an easy one, and the series shows how she fought, sometimes against incredibly difficult odds, to emerge as a powerful voice for women's rights.

The series showcases a remarkable amount of footage from Clinton's campaign, with much of the final episode dedicated to chronicling her 2016 campaign. The episode offers insight into the chaos within her campaign and the mistakes made on both sides that may have cost Clinton the election. But the show isn't a postmortem of the 2016 election, but it provides a larger examination of the larger systemic flaws within American politics.

One of the most engaging aspects of the series is the extensive use of interviews with the subject matter herself, Hillary Clinton. With her trademark demeanor, Hillary reflects on her failures and her successes, and her journey in politics in introspective ways that invite the viewer to see her journey through her own lens. We also hear from other political figures such as President Obama, who offers an insightful and candid take on Clinton's journey.

Overall, Hillary is a heartfelt look into the life and career of one of America's most formidable politicians. The documentary series offers an intimate look into a lifetime of ambition, public service, and resilience — and does so with empathy and intelligence. It's an essential watch for anyone interested in the history and politics of America. With skillful editing, mesmerizing visuals, and top-notch storytelling, the series is one of Hulu's most compelling offerings yet.

Hillary is a series that ran for 1 seasons (4 episodes) between March 6, 2020 and on Hulu