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Season 1 – Étoile

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In New York and Paris, dancers and artistic staff of two world-renowned ballet companies embark on an ambitious gambit to save their storied institutions, swapping their most talented stars.
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Étoile — Season 1

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An affectionate ode to the beauty of ballet and the difficult personalities behind it, Étoile isn't as tonally nimble as previous Sherman-Palladino series but packs plenty of the same charms.

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Wenlei Ma The Nightly (AU) You don’t have to be into ballet to be into Etoile, a zippy, pleasurable and accessible-for-all drama-comedy, but you do have to vibe with Sherman-Palladino’s sensibilities – everything and everyone is extra. May 27, 2025 Full Review Amber Dowling Globe and Mail Extreme world-building like this only works when the story is grounded in reality or when the audience cares about the characters living in it. Without either, this series feels like an overreaching and self-indulgent exposition. May 2, 2025 Full Review Eric Deggans NPR The result is a stylish, if self-important look at an industry on the ropes, led by people who have serious trouble admitting just how deep their problems go. May 1, 2025 Full Review Lindsay Pugh Woman in Revolt "Étoile" is a culturally out of touch cringefest full of two dimensional characters who lack chemistry and a gossamer thin plot that goes nowhere May 21, 2025 Full Review Jackie K. Cooper jackiekcooper.com If it features Nina Arianda then I am hooked. Rated: 6/10 May 13, 2025 Full Review Neely Swanson Beverly Hills Courier Étoile is one of the most perfect, and I don’t use that term lightly, pilots I’ve ever seen. The Palladinos introduce almost all the characters in the first episode... You will know them from the very beginning and be amazed at [their] growth. May 12, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Mark M Rather pretentious opening. Pretty hammy acting in the first episode. Didn’t find it funny. Callow and Haig playing similar roles to those they usually play but I suppose that’s the writing. Didn’t work for me. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/28/25 Full Review Navjoth S Comedy, enthusiastic, thrilling. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/26/25 Full Review Andrea Q Amazing! So fun and it gets better each episode. So original as well Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/19/25 Full Review Jack W Great fun. If you like dance this is for you. You don’t have to be a fan to enjoy this. Well written and funny. Lots of good actors, you’ll recognize a lot of them. Good stuff. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/15/25 Full Review C S It’s lovely. Lighthearted, but explores the world of ballet without being overdone with just the right amount of beautifully choreographed dance segments. Addresses perhaps the dying audiences of ballet, but shows the contemporary treatment of the ballet art form that many might never realize exists. All this is done with a charming depiction of all the individuals that are involved in producing the art of ballet. Artistes are just that artistes, a step above and beyond normality but human folk. Truly entertaining. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/13/25 Full Review Anya S While highly entertaining, with gorgeous locations, the problem with Étoile is that the Palladino team is writing the script as if all the characters were still in the stand-up-comedy world of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. The snappy, quick repartee seems forced, and the style of discourse seems more suited to the Jewish New Yorkers of Maisel than the administrators of the ballet world. The style doesn't work as well in French since it makes it impossible to read the sub-titles fast enough. And why is everyone shouting and angry all the time? How many times do we have to hear "toro"? The finale dance scenes are lovely, although the on-stage kiss ridiculously contrived. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/14/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Amy Sherman-Palladino

Creator

Daniel Palladino

Creator

Luke Kirby

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Charlotte Gainsbourg

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Lou de Laâge

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Gideon Glick

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 24, 2025 The Swap Ballet is in trouble; Jack's company in New York and Genevieve's in Paris are struggling; she pitches him a radical solution, but there's a catch. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 24, 2025 The Bull Things get off to a rocky start as Jack and Genevieve announce the swap at a dual press conference; Cheyenne is on the hunt for the perfect dance partner in New York; Mishi and Tobias struggle to find themselves in Paris. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 24, 2025 The Fish Jack has a terrible day; Tobias is casting his new piece and Gabin is eager to be noticed; Mishi lands a big role and confronts Genevieve about the past. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 24, 2025 The Hiccup It's opening night; Jack deals with dancer dramas while Genevieve causes an international incident; things between Cheyenne and Gael heat up; Tobias and Gabin struggle to connect. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 24, 2025 The Rat It's Nutcracker season and the MBT team begs Cheyenne to dance the Sugar Plum Fairy; it's also Jack's birthday and Genevieve's in town; Mishi tries to connect with Bruna; Gabin returns from his suspension; there's a rat in Tobias' apartment. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 24, 2025 The Disaster Tobias' new ballet is a disaster; Genevieve struggles to keep everyone happy and Jack won't let Nicholas retire; Crispin and Cheyenne face off during company class, while Mishi goes on a date. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 24, 2025 The Slip Gabin gets in trouble and Mishi gets ghosted; someone from Gael's past resurfaces and Cheyenne slips up; Jack struggles to name a successor for Nicholas, but Crispin has an idea. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 24, 2025 The Offer Jack makes a bold decision about a new artistic director, putting him at odds with Genevieve; Tobias' new piece premieres; Cheyenne dances a heartfelt solo while questioning the choices she's made. Details
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Season Info

Creator
Amy Sherman-Palladino, Daniel Palladino
Executive Producer
Amy Sherman-Palladino, Daniel Palladino, Dhana Rivera Gilbert, Scott Ellis
Screenwriter
Daniel Palladino, Amy Sherman-Palladino
Network
Prime Video
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 24, 2025