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Janet's Reward is an American drama television miniseries created by Drew Hacks for HBO. Written by Hacks and directed by Andrea Arnold, its seven episodes aired from October 10 to November 28, 2022. Zoë Kravitz portrays Janet Wooden, a former attorney who decides to embark on a music career. The ensemble cast also features Elizabeth Perkins, Tessa Thompson, Sarah Paulson, Steven Culp, Jackson Hurst, Hacks, Cody Fern, Lily Rabe, DeRon Horton, Sydney Sweeney, Gerald McRaney, Janelle Monáe, and Crystal Fox.
The series received positive reviews, with many praising its visuals, glowing atmosphere, direction, and acting, particularly the performances of Kravitz, Perkins, Paulson, and Hacks. Among its accolades, it won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Limited Series and the Golden Globe Award for Best Miniseries or Television Film.
Cast and characters
[edit]Season 1
[edit]- Zoë Kravitz as Janet Wooden, a lawyer attempting to start a music career
- Tessa Thompson as Dr. Jane McDonald, a surgeon and Janet's best friend, who frequently advises her
- DeRon Horton as James Fredrik, Janet's boyfriend
- Sarah Paulson as Megan Foster, a careers manager, responsible for Thomas and Monica
- Sydney Sweeney as Monica Jones, a pop rock singer
- Cody Fern as Thomas Hills, a famous pop singer and Rachael's troubled son
- Steven Culp as Jeffrey Freeman, Crash Records' CEO
- Jackson Hurst as Mark Posner, Janet's ex-boyfriend, who becomes her manager
- Gerald McRaney as Frank Montgomery, Crash Records' founder and owner, who is hospitalized
- Elizabeth Perkins as Rachael Hills, Thomas' overprotective and manipulative mother
Season 2
[edit]- Zoë Kravitz as Janet Wooden, a lawyer attempting to start a music career
- Tessa Thompson as Dr. Jane McDonald, a surgeon and Janet's best friend, who frequently advises her
- DeRon Horton as James Fredrik, Janet's boyfriend
- Sarah Paulson as Megan Foster, a careers manager
- Lily Rabe as Mary Alice Rogers, Mark's current girlfriend, who resents Janet
- Steven Culp as Jeffrey Freeman, Crash Records' CEO
- Jackson Hurst as Mark Posner, Janet's ex-boyfriend, who becomes her manager
- Drew Hacks as Jay Montgomery, Frank's grandson, who befriends Janet
- Crystal Fox as Gertrude Wooden, Janet's mother
- Janelle Monáe as Lily Chrome, a famous singer and actress who advises Janet
Episodes
[edit]Reception
[edit]Ratings
[edit]Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Globe Awards | Best Miniseries or Television Film | Janet's Reward | Won | |
| Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film | Zöe Kravitz | Won | ||
| Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film | Cody Fern | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film | Elizabeth Perkins | Won | ||
| Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film | Drew Hacks | Won | ||
| Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Limited Series | Janet's Reward | Won | |
| Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie | Zöe Kravitz | Won | ||
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie | Cody Fern | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie | Sarah Paulson | Nominated | ||
| Elizabeth Perkins | Won | |||
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie | Drew Hacks | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special | Andrea Arnold | Won | ||
| Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special | Drew Hacks | Won |