#LeMillRecommends: Reality in Motion: 6 Biographical Shows to Watch Now
While true crime has managed to put itself in the top charts of podcasts, shows are also heading down the real to reel path. We love a good story based on true events- it's easier to relate to and who doesn’t want to know the nitty-gritties of a trending news story?
We rounded up the newest crop of exciting biographical shows. Check out our list of real to reel shows to binge watch now:
The Dropout
The chronicles of Theranos- a deceptive healthcare technology start-up founded by Elizabeth Holmes. Depicting the rise and fall of Elizabeth played by Amanda Seyfried, The Dropout is a tale of unbelievable ambition and fame.
Stream it now on Disney+ Hotstar.
The First Lady
Starring Viola Davis as Michelle Obama, Michelle Pfeiffer as Betty Ford and Gillian Anderson as Eleanor Roosevelt, this show explores the lives of these dynamic First Ladies.
Stream it now on Voot.
WeCrashed
Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway play the founders of one of the world’s most valuable startups. WeCrashed tells the story of the inevitable fall of WeWork and the greed-filled journey of it’s rise.
Stream it now on Apple TV.
Super Pumped
Silicon Valley, home to the world’s most successful start-ups, also once housed the roller coaster rise of Uber. Super Pumped tells the shocking story of it’s founder Travis Kalanick- his journey to becoming a multi-billion-dollar tech titan.
Stream it now on Voot.
Impeachment: American Crime Story
American Crime Story is back with yet another addictive deep dive into one of America’s most notorious crimes and criminals. This time it tells-all about the sensational story of Bill Clinton and his affair with Monica Lewinsky that nearly brought him down.
Stream it now on Disney+ Hotstar.
The Offer
This biographical drama is a retelling of the making of The Godfather from the POV of it’s Oscar-winning producer Albert S. Ruddy. The adaptation of The Godfather from Mario Puzo’s novel incited anger within Italian-American crime families, who threatened the production of the movie in true Mafioso style.
Stream it now on Voot.