The Act is an American true crime drama limited series that premiered in eight parts on March 20, 2019, on Hulu. The plot is based on the life of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and the murder of her mother. Joey King portrayed Gypsy, while Patricia Arquette played her mother, Dee Dee. AnnaSophia Robb, Chloƫ Sevigny, Calum Worthy star in supporting roles. The narrative eventually leads to murder after Gypsy asks her boyfriend to kill her mother under her order.
The series follows the story of Gypsy Blanchard (Joey King), who uses a wheelchair due to an illness. Growing up, her relationship with her overprotective mother (Patricia Arquette) begins to sour as she increasingly insists on her independence. The narrative eventually leads to murder after Gypsy asks her boyfriend to kill her mother.