The Dropout: TV Series (2022)

About The Dropout

The Dropout is an engaging American television miniseries that first premiered in 2022 on Hulu. The series unravels the intriguing tale of Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of a health technology company, Theranos. Despite the initial promise of revolutionizing blood testing, Theranos was ultimately exposed as a massive fraud, and Holmes faced criminal charges. This series adeptly depicts her unprecedented rise and catastrophic fall.

Making / Production

The Dropout is produced by Rebecca Jarvis, Victoria Thompson, and Taylor Dunn. It is based on the podcast of the same name by Rebecca Jarvis that traces the real-life events unfolding the Theranos scandal. The storytelling, direction, and screenplay are lauded for delivering a riveting viewing experience.

Actors

• Amanda Seyfried as Elizabeth Holmes: Seyfried brilliantly portrays the complex character of Holmes, capturing her ambition, charm, and ultimately, deceit.
• Naveen Andrews as Sunny Balwani: Andrews expertly displays the intricacies of Balwani, portraying his role as Holmes' business partner and boyfriend.
• Elizabeth Marvel as Phyllis Gardner: Marvel gives an impressive performance as Gardner, a skeptical professor not easily swayed by Holmes' persuasive charisma.

Trivia/ Interesting Facts

• The series is based on the real-life story of Elizabeth Holmes, who was regarded as the youngest self-made female billionaire before the scandal.
• The series creators carefully studied Elizabeth Holmes' peculiar baritone voice for a realistic portrayal.
• Amanda Seyfried wore fake contact lenses to mimic Holmes' distinctive blue eyes.

Quotes

• "The way to build a better world is to start in your own neighborhood." - Elizabeth Holmes
• "A good sales pitch isn’t about convincing people you’re good. It’s about convincing them they’re good." - Sunny Balwani
• "You're not selling a gadget - you're selling a story." - Elizabeth Holmes

Music, Soundtrack

• "Theme from the Dropout" - Original Music by Andrew Eapen
• "The Downfall" - Original Music by Andrew Eapen
• "A House of Cards" - Original Music by Andrew Eapen