A look at a seemingly placid New England town that is actually wrought with illicit affairs, crime and tragedy, all told through the lens of Olive, whose wicked wit and harsh demeanor mask a warm but troubled heart and staunch moral center. The story spans 25 years and focuses on Olive's relationships with her husband, Henry, the good-hearted and kindly town pharmacist; their son, Christopher, who resents his mother's approach to parenting; and other members of their community.

Creator

Jane Anderson

Cast

Frances McDormand

Olive Kitteridge

Richard Jenkins

Henry Kitteridge

Zoe Kazan

Denise Thibodeau

Rosemarie DeWitt

Rachel Coulson

M

Martha Wainwright

Angela O'Meara

John Gallagher Jr.

Christopher Kitteridge

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Olive Kitteridge

2014 · 1 season · Ended

Drama

A look at a seemingly placid New England town that is actually wrought with illicit affairs, crime and tragedy, all told through the lens of Olive, whose wicked wit and harsh demeanor mask a warm but troubled heart and staunch moral center. The story spans 25 years and focuses on Olive's relationships with her husband, Henry, the good-hearted and kindly town pharmacist; their son, Christopher, who resents his mother's approach to parenting; and other members of their community.

Creator

Jane Anderson

Cast

Frances McDormand

Olive Kitteridge

Richard Jenkins

Henry Kitteridge

Zoe Kazan

Denise Thibodeau

Rosemarie DeWitt

Rachel Coulson

M

Martha Wainwright

Angela O'Meara

John Gallagher Jr.

Christopher Kitteridge

View full details