Maid (2021)

Maid is a gritty, emotionally charged drama about a young mother who flees an abusive relationship and takes a job cleaning houses to keep her child safe and try to build a better life. Inspired by Stephanie Land’s bestselling memoir, the series is told largely from the mother’s point of view and follows her daily struggle against poverty, homelessness, and a bewildering bureaucracy that constantly threatens to stall her progress. Watching Maid, you can expect an intimate, character-driven experience: stark, realistic scenes of housework and hardship, wrenching moments that expose the toll of domestic abuse, and quiet, tender beats of motherhood and resilience. The show balances anger and heartbreak with moments of hope and dark humor, inviting strong empathy for its protagonist while also provoking frustration at the systemic obstacles she faces. Overall, Maid is powerful and affecting—raw, humane storytelling that leaves you moved, unsettled, and inspired by one woman’s fight to survive and protect her child.

Actors: Margaret Qualley, Nick Robinson, Rylea Nevaeh Whittet

Genre: Drama

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