Watch Queen America
- Not Rated
- 2018
- 1 Season
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7.0 (424)
Queen America was a dark comedy-drama series that premiered on Facebook Watch in 2018. The show starred Academy Award-winning actress Catherine Zeta-Jones as Vicki Ellis, a former beauty queen and renowned pageant coach who takes on a new recruit, Samantha Cole, played by Belle Shouse, in hopes of achieving her sixth Miss America win.
Throughout the series, viewers are taken on a wild ride as Vicki and Samantha navigate the cutthroat world of pageantry while trying to overcome their own personal demons. Each episode offers a glimpse into the lives of the contestants and their families, as well as the behind-the-scenes drama that goes on throughout the pageant.
The show's supporting cast also adds depth to the story, with Teagle F. Bougere playing the role of Vicki's loyal and long-suffering assistant, Zak, and Rana Roy as Brianna, a former protégé of Vicki's who has become her competition.
Molly Price also stars in the series as Regina, Samantha's mother who is dealing with her own personal struggles, as she tries to support her daughter's dream of becoming a pageant queen. Isabella Amara plays Bella, one of Samantha's fellow contestants, and Megan West rounds out the cast as Mandy, the reigning Miss America who is determined to keep her crown.
Throughout the series, Queen America explores complex themes such as beauty standards, feminism, motherhood, and mental health, all while balancing the absurdity and drama that one would expect from a show about beauty pageants.
Despite only airing for one season, Queen America received widespread critical acclaim for its sharp writing, stunning cinematography, and exceptional performances, particularly from Zeta-Jones, who holds the show together with her commanding presence.
Overall, Queen America was a must-see series for anyone who enjoys dark comedies and is looking for something new to binge-watch. Though it only lasted for one season, the show left a lasting impression on its viewers, and will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the standout shows of 2018.
