The Dropout
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| Created by | Elizabeth Meriwether |
| Based on | ABC News Podcast The Dropout |
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| Composer | Anne Nikitin |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Running time | 45–55 minutes |
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| Network | Hulu |
| Release | March 3 – April 7, 2022 |
The Dropout is an American biographical drama television miniseries about the rise and fall of the disgraced biotechnology company Theranos and its founder, Elizabeth Holmes, played by Amanda Seyfried. Created by Elizabeth Meriwether, it is based on the ABC News podcast of the same name hosted by Rebecca Jarvis. The series features an ensemble supporting cast, including Naveen Andrews, Elizabeth Marvel, William H. Macy, Stephen Fry, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Bill Irwin, Utkarsh Ambudkar, LisaGay Hamilton, Michael Ironside, Laurie Metcalf, Anne Archer, and Sam Waterston. It is the first television project produced by Searchlight Television.
The Dropout premiered on the streaming service Hulu on March 3, 2022. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised the writing and the performances of the cast, particularly Seyfried. At the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, the series earned six nominations, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, with Seyfried winning for Outstanding Lead Actress. It was also nominated for Best Limited or Anthology Series or Television Film and Seyfried won Best Actress at the 80th Golden Globe Awards.