Limited Series – Inventing Anna

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Feb 2022

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A journalist investigates the case of Anna Delvey, the Instagram-legendary heiress who stole the hearts and money of New York elites.

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While Inventing Anna is as tonally wobbly as Julia Garner's intentionally daffy accent, her committed performance and the salacious story make for juicy entertainment.

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Liz Shannon Miller

Consequence

One of the most fascinating series of the year so far, playing right into our collective loves of gossip and scandal because Rhimes knows exactly what shes doing.

Mar 19, 2022

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Alissa Wilkinson

Vox

What’s the point? In the case of Inventing Anna, the answer is some ethically muddled, bizarrely patronizing mumbo-jumbo about how women are punished for doing things that men get away with. Okay? Is that all?

Mar 18, 2022

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Alessa Dominguez

BuzzFeed News

In trying to make the show about gossip and the media, Inventing Anna actually misses whatever it is that Anna herself was up to and rather focused on what she thought she was doing. Instead of adding complexity, it just comes off as muddled.

Mar 4, 2022

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

Inventing Anna is a fun, suspenseful, and highly addictive ride.

Rated: 3.5/5

Nov 5, 2022

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Alexandra MacAaron

Women's Voices for Change

Julia Garner, two-time Emmy winner, disappears into the enigma wrapped in a riddle (wrapped in Chanel) that is Anna, a complex woman on a protracted crime spree. Between the sets and costumes and the story’s sheer audacity, it’s great fun to watch.

Rated: 8/10

Aug 24, 2022

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Juan Carlos Galindo

El Pais (Spain)

An irrestistible story.... [Full review in Spanish]

Jun 7, 2022

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Jenn F.

Julia Garner is amazing!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/07/25

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Brooklyn P.

Super interesting and couldn’t stop watching

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/20/25

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Mario R

I loved it! Reminded me of The devil Dresses Prada, Succession and other stories about high fashion, ultra-rich people. Great acting, very funny

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/11/25

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Atticus W

Absolutely amazing loved how they got me to love and hate a character at the same time while still having some comedic energy behind it absolutely a must see

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/03/25

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Prabhudas K

I liked the serial, the story is kind of old hat, but we have great characters , great script and great acting especially Julia Garner potraying egoistic ambitious young lady dreaming of something impossible and trying to achive it at any cost. Never got bored in all episodes.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/18/25

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Francis S

Both characters are so off. Unbelievable reactions, overacting, bad taste. What was that scene where the journalist wants the career over the baby. She just now realized she was pregnant? Just bad. The german accent is so unfortunate makes you wanna run. Also, the writing is so weak. She convinces Anna to go to trial because of a cute line? They are both infantile (characters-wise). Didn't finish the first episode. No.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/11/25

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Anna Chlumsky

Vivian

Laverne Cox

Kacy Duke

Katie Lowes

Rachel

Alexis Floyd

Neff

Episode 1

Aired Feb 11, 2022

Life of a VIP

Reporter Vivian Kent defies her editor to pursue the story of alleged German heiress Anna Delvey indicted for grand larceny and jailed without bail.

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Episode 2

Aired Feb 11, 2022

The Devil Wore Anna

From a yacht off Ibiza to a suite at Paris Fashion Week, Anna's glamorous lifestyle comes into focus as her former friends dish out details to reporter Vivian Kent.

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Episode 3

Aired Feb 11, 2022

Two Birds, One Throne

With Anna giving her the cold shoulder, Vivian hunts down Anna's ex-boyfriend, Chase, and wealthy entrepreneur Nora.

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Episode 4

Aired Feb 11, 2022

A Wolf in Chic Clothing

Vivian investigates how Anna persuaded powerful lawyer Alan Reed to help her secure millions in funding for her business venture.

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Episode 5

Aired Feb 11, 2022

Check Out Time

Vivian gets thrown off balance while delving into Anna's stay at a swanky hotel, where she befriended concierge Neff.

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Episode 6

Aired Feb 11, 2022

Friends in Low Places

Vivian obtains footage of Anna's ill-fated trip to Morocco, an extravagant retreat with Rachel, Kacy and a videographer.

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Episode 7

Aired Feb 11, 2022

Cash on Delivery

Under pressure to finish the Anna article, Vivian tries to contact Rachel to hear her side of the Marrakech fiasco.

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Episode 8

Aired Feb 11, 2022

Too Rich for Her Blood

Vivian digs into lingering questions following her article's publication, including Anna's years in Germany and her stay at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles.

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Episode 9

Aired Feb 11, 2022

Dangerously Close

Anna obsesses over her trial style as Vivian covers the proceedings; Rachel takes the stand; defense lawyer Todd begs his client to cooperate.

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Creator: Shonda Rhimes
Executive Producer: Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Tom Verica, David Frankel
Network: Netflix
Rating: TV-MA
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date: Feb 11, 2022

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