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The Artist review
The creator of this singular work of art founded his own TV network to get it aired – and its cast is an absolute dream. Mandy Patinkin, Janet McTeer and Patti LuPone are just superb
TL;DR
- "The Artist" is a period comedy created by Aram Rappaport, released on his own streaming service, The Network.
- The series is set in Rhode Island in 1906 at the home of "eccentric robber baron" Norman Henry and his wife Marian, exploring their final days before Norman's death.
- The household is populated by unusual staff, including a boxing coach and a ballerina, and visited by historical figures like Thomas Edison and Evelyn Nesbit.
- The show's tone is described as "arch anarchy" with a dark humor, exploring themes of ambition and the challenges faced by artists and those without inherited wealth.
- The series features a notable cast, including Mandy Patinkin as Norman, Janet McTeer as Marian, and guest appearances by Patti LuPone.
- The subtitle, "An Allegory of a Prostitute," hints at the series' commentary on the art scene in the early 20th century.