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The Act

The Act

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The Act

"Seeing is deceiving."

2019- 2019

1 Seasons

8 Episodes

7.6(5167 votes)

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Drama

Crime

Overview

Gypsy Blanchard struggles to deal with the toxic relationship with her overprotective mother, but her attempts to free herself lead to murder.

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5 members

Acting

Patricia Arquette

Dee Dee Blanchard

Patricia Arquette

Acting

Joey King

Gypsy Rose Blanchard

Joey King

Acting

AnnaSophia Robb

Lacey

AnnaSophia Robb

Acting

Chloë Sevigny

Mel

Chloë Sevigny

Acting

Calum Worthy

Nick Godejohn

Calum Worthy

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