TV series

Queen America

2018–2019 · 1 season

A sharp, bittersweet character study of ambition and self-worth, laced with dry humor and uncomfortable small-town pageant politics.

Overview: Vicki Ellis, the most renowned (and ruthless) pageant coach in the state, is desperately sought after by young women competing to be Miss America for one reason; she can turn any girl into a winner. But when she gets paired with the beautiful but unpolished Samantha, Vicki’s entire reputation might be at stake.
How it feels: Dark, satirical, cynical and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Ambition, identity, class, obsession
Content: Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: ambition
identity
class
obsession
betrayal
Places: small town
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild