| Language: | English |
| Director: | Lauren Morelli |
| Music: | Not available |
| Budget: | Not available |
| Runtime: | 60.min |
Armistead Maupin’s Tales of the City is an American drama miniseries that premiered on Netflix on June 7, 2019. It is based on the beloved Tales of the City novels by Armistead Maupin. The series features Laura Linney, Paul Gross, Olympia Dukakis, and Barbara Garrick, who reprise their roles from previous adaptations of Maupin’s work, including the original Tales of the City (1993) and its sequels, More Tales of the City (1998) and Further Tales of the City (2001). This series marked Dukakis’s final television role before her passing.
Tales of the City received critical acclaim, winning the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Limited Series at the 31st GLAAD Media Awards. This was the third time the series has earned this honor, having previously won for the original Tales of the City in 1995 and for More Tales of the City in 1999.
On June 28, 2017, Netflix announced the development of a revival of the Tales of the City miniseries, based on Armistead Maupin’s novels. Later, on April 23, 2018, it was revealed that a production order had been placed for ten episodes. The series would be written by Lauren Morelli, who also took on the roles of showrunner and executive producer, working alongside an all-LGBTQ writers’ room. Additional executive producers included Maupin, Alan Poul, Laura Linney, Andrew Stearn, Liza Chasin, Tim Bevan, and Eric Fellner. Michael Cunningham was brought on as a consulting producer, and Poul was also expected to direct the series. Production companies involved in the project included Working Title Television and NBCUniversal International. Finally, on April 9, 2019, it was announced that the series would premiere on June 7, 2019.
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Tales of the City Story
Anna Madrigal’s 90th birthday celebration at 28 Barbary Lane marks the return of Mary Ann Singleton to San Francisco after a 23-year absence. While Mary Ann joyfully reunites with her former roommate Michael Tolliver and her beloved landlady Anna, the atmosphere is tense with her ex-husband, Brian Hawkins, and their daughter, Shawna, whom she left behind to pursue a broadcasting career.
Michael is thriving in a relationship with a younger man, Ben Marshall, while Shawna engages in a one-night stand with documentarian Claire Duncan. Meanwhile, transgender man Jake Rodriguez grapples with his unexpected attraction to men. Mary Ann is taken aback to discover that Shawna has never been informed that she and Brian are not her biological parents. As the celebration unfolds, Anna receives a mysterious note, adding an air of intrigue to the gathering.
Tales of the City Review
Definitely worth a watch, although you might want to fast-forward through the last third. It’s wonderful to see Anna, Mary Ann, Brian, and Dee Dee back in action. While Mouse has changed quite a bit, it’s exciting to see him return, especially as he’s played by the talented actor from season one of The White Lotus—he really brings something special to the character.
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Elliot Page delivers an outstanding performance as well. I also loved seeing Anna’s best friend from her early days in San Francisco, although she doesn’t seem to have aged quite as gracefully by the end.
Getting a glimpse into Anna’s backstory was a highlight, but unfortunately, the plot seemed to lose momentum not long after that. The production quality is terrific, but there are some significant pacing issues toward the conclusion.
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FAQ About Tales of the City
Q1 – Who Directed Tales of the City?
A -Lauren Morelli
Q2-What Genre Is Tales of the City?
A-Drama
Q3-Lead Cast In Tales of the City?
A-Laura Linney, Elliot Page
Q4- Rating Of Tales of the City?
A-13+
Q5-Number Of Season in Tales of the City?
A-1
Q6-Number Of Episode in Tales of the City?
A-10