The Undoing (TV Series 2020)

About The Undoing

This television series adaptation of the novel "You Should Have Known" by Jean Hanff Korelitz was released in 2020. The suspense thriller focuses on Grace Fraser, a successful therapist, and her husband, pediatric oncologist Jonathan Fraser. Their seemingly perfect life changes overnight when a violent death occurs, leading to a chain of terrible revelations. As the prosecutions case slowly builds, Grace is forced to dismantle one life and create another for her child.

Making / Production

The Undoing is a creating of David E. Kelley, produced by HBO, and directed by Susanne Bier. The series is filled with unexpected plot twists, maintaining suspense and intrigue from start to finish.

Actors

• Nicole Kidman as Grace Fraser: Kidman captures the confusion and terror of a woman whose life is unraveling before her eyes.
• Hugh Grant as Jonathan Fraser: Grant masterfully plays the part of a loving husband who is hiding a dark secret.
• Noah Jupe as Henry Fraser: Noah plays the couple's son, who is caught in the middle of this catastrophic sequence of events.
• Donald Sutherland as Franklin Renner: Sutherland delivers an unforgettable performance as Grace's wealthy and protective father.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is based on the 2014 novel "You Should Have Known", written by Jean Hanff Korelitz.
• The Undoing was originally planned as a mini-series, but due to its vast popularity, many fans are hoping for a second season.
• While the series is set in New York, some scenes were actually shot in Kingston, New York.

Awards

The Undoing was honored with several awards nominations including a Golden Globe nomination for Best Television Limited Series, and individual acting nominations for Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant.

Quotes

• "This is what rich entitled do when threatened. They conceal the ugly truths to protect themselves."
• "It's what rich and entitled people do when threatened. They hide the ugly truths to protect themselves. And they think they can get away with it."

Music & Soundtrack

• The title track, “Dream A Little Dream of Me”, covered by lead actress Nicole Kidman, perfectly sets the enchanting yet eerie tone of the show.
• The original soundtrack was composed by Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine, and it accentuates the intense and suspenseful moments of each episode.