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Fla Dem

(25,685 posts) Sat Jul 30, 2022, 09:57 AM Jul 2022

MAID----Netflix

I did a search to see if someone had already commented on Netflix's Limited Series "MAID. I couldn't find where anyone had which really surprised me. It was released on Netflix October 2021 and has been a top pick for quite a while. It was on my "To Watch" list for a while and I finally got around to watching it.

It's pretty engrossing and I was very much attracted to both Margaret Qualley who plays Alex the struggling Mom and Rylea Nevaeh Whittet, who plays Maddie, Alex's 2 year old daughter.

It's an emotional story of struggle, desperation, courage, love and perseverance based on a true story by Stephanie Land.

It's only a 10 episode limited series, so not a long investment.

Margaret Qualleu (Alex) & Rlyea Whittet ( Maddie)

A few links ........
A good article.
https://www.today.com/popculture/heartbreaking-netflix-series-maid-based-true-story-single-mom-t244725

https://www.netflix.com/title/81166770

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11337908/

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MAID----Netflix (Original Post) Fla Dem Jul 2022 OP

Enjoyed it very much- well written and acted. Fiendish Thingy Jul 2022 #1

Thanks for letting us know where it was filmed pandr32 Jul 2022 #4

I loved the book and highly recommend it Diamond_Dog Jul 2022 #2

I watched the first episode jimfields33 Jul 2022 #3

I agree, there were moments where I fast forward. Fla Dem Jul 2022 #5

Fiendish Thingy

(18,510 posts)

1. Enjoyed it very much- well written and acted.

Reply to Fla Dem (Original post)

Sat Jul 30, 2022, 10:13 AM

Jul 2022

There was some criticism that it was unrealistic, showing the struggles of a pretty, privileged young white woman, but it was based on a book of the real life experiences of a young woman’s struggles.

It was filmed where I live, on beautiful Vancouver Island in BC.

pandr32

(12,168 posts)

4. Thanks for letting us know where it was filmed

Reply to Fiendish Thingy (Reply #1)

Sat Jul 30, 2022, 11:42 AM

Jul 2022

I have family there as well as some history. It is a beautiful place as you say, so now I will watch.

Diamond_Dog

(34,628 posts)

2. I loved the book and highly recommend it

Reply to Fla Dem (Original post)

Sat Jul 30, 2022, 11:02 AM

Jul 2022

jimfields33

(18,856 posts)

3. I watched the first episode

Reply to Fla Dem (Original post)

Sat Jul 30, 2022, 11:15 AM

Jul 2022

I suppose it’s good but it’s slow slow slow slow. So if you like a slow moving tv show, this one is for you.

Fla Dem

(25,685 posts)

5. I agree, there were moments where I fast forward.

Reply to jimfields33 (Reply #3)

Sat Jul 30, 2022, 12:17 PM

Jul 2022

I was going to mention that in my post, but thought that was just my own perception. The times when Alex was by herself staring out a window or walking in the woods or sitting dejected in her bedroom at the Women's Housing were sometimes drawn out. I just FF. I would not, not recommend the series because of those issues. It was still a very good story.

Give it another chance.

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