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The Girl from Plainville

The Girl from Plainville
★ 6.5/10•2022•TV-MA•Drama•Crime
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Inspired by the case that shocked the nation.

The controversial case of Michelle Carter, who was convicted in 2017 of involuntary manslaughter for encouraging the suicide of her then-boyfriend via texts and phone calls.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateMar 29, 2022

Episodes

Episode 1 - Star-Crossed Lovers and Things Like ThatE143m

Star-Crossed Lovers and Things Like That

A teen’s death by suicide unearths painful questions for his family and reveals a complicated, mostly virtual relationship with a young woman who may hold the answers.

Mar 29, 2022

Episode 2 - TurtleE249m

Turtle

Conrad and Michelle meet in Florida and discover a connection that will follow them back to their respective towns in Massachusetts; Michelle honors Conrad’s memory while the police review their text exchanges in the months leading up to his passing.

Mar 29, 2022

Episode 3 - Never Have I EverE343m

Never Have I Ever

Assistant District Attorney Katie Rayburn is reluctantly enlisted to pursue possible charges against Michelle; Michelle is torn between a new friend and Conrad.

Mar 29, 2022

Episode 4 - Can't Fight This FeelingE444m

Can't Fight This Feeling

As the threat of legal action mounts, Gail and David hire a lawyer to represent their daughter; Co and Lynn struggle with their pasts and Michelle tries to help Coco settle into a new normal.

Apr 5, 2022

Episode 5 - MirrorballE549m

Mirrorball

While the prosecution and defense get their strategies in place for trial, Michelle's isolation from her peers pushes her to a breaking point. Michelle and Coco see each other in person for the first time since Florida.

Apr 12, 2022

Episode 6 - Talking Is HealingE645m

Talking Is Healing

The trial begins and a new Michelle emerges. The prosecution lays out Michelle's involvement in Coco's death and Lynn Roy takes the stand. Michelle finds help for her eating disorder while Coco dives deeper into his depression.

Apr 19, 2022

Episode 7 - Teenage DirtbagE744m

Teenage Dirtbag

The defense hopes the testimony of Dr. Breggin will clinch Michelle's acquittal. Co struggles with regret. Coco relies on Michelle to maneuver through his suicidal ideations. Michelle is still haunted by the past, and the verdict is read.

Apr 26, 2022

Episode 8 - Blank SpacesE841m

Blank Spaces

Coco's last day. Michelle struggles with the future. The Carters and Roys both try to find closure after tragedy.

May 3, 2022

Actors

Elle Fanning

Elle Fanning

Michelle Carter

Chloë Sevigny

Chloë Sevigny

Lynn Roy

Colton Ryan

Colton Ryan

Conrad 'Coco' Roy III

Cara Buono

Cara Buono

Gail Carter

Kai Lennox

Kai Lennox

David Carter

Norbert Leo Butz

Norbert Leo Butz

Conrad 'Co' Roy II

Aya Cash

Aya Cash

Katie Rayburn

Kylie Liya Page

Kylie Liya Page

Cassie Wilkins

Jeff Wahlberg

Jeff Wahlberg

Rob Mahoney

Callie McClincy

Callie McClincy

Hayden Carter

Ella Rubin

Ella Rubin

Natalie Gibson

Kelly AuCoin

Kelly AuCoin

Scott Gordon

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