The Plot Against America

2020 · 45m per ep · TV-MA · English · United States of America

An alternate American history told through the eyes of a working-class Jewish family in New Jersey, as they watch the political rise of Charles Lindbergh, an aviator-hero and xenophobic populist, who becomes president and turns the nation toward fascism.

6.6(63 reviews)

4.1794% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Mar 16, 2020
Last air date: Apr 20, 2020
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: HBO
Creator / showrunner: Ed Burns, David Simon
Certification: TV-MA
Production companies: Annapurna Pictures

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Keywords

based on novel or bookfascismalternate historyabsurdcliché

Seasons & episodes

Cast

Winona Ryder

Evelyn Finkel

John Turturro

Rabbi Lionel Bengelsdorf

Zoe Kazan

Bess Finkel

Morgan Spector

Herman Levin

Anthony Boyle

Alvin Levin

Azhy Robertson

Philip Levin

Caleb Malis

Sandy Levin

Media

Reviews & ratings

6.6

63 community reviews

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Alex Rivera5.6/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
JK
Jordan Kim6.6/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
SP
Sam Patel7.6/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
ML
Morgan Lee5.6/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
CW
Casey Wong6.6/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful