Overview

• Showrunner Alma Har’el reimagines the original novel by focusing on both Maddie Morgenstern and Cleo Johnson.
• Moses Ingram brings personal experience and depth to her role as Cleo Johnson, a murder victim and narrator.
• The series explores Baltimore's Black community, highlighting its rich culture and history during the 1960s.
• New characters and settings, such as a jazz club inspired by real venues, add layers to the story.
• The adaptation honors late producer Jean-Marc Vallée's vision, with Natalie Portman in a multifaceted role.