Inventing Star

A journalist with a lot to prove investigates the case of Anna Delvey, the enigmatic German heiress who captured the New York social scene—and its elite—and then vanished. As Vivian Kent digs deeper into Anna's life and crimes, she questions her own morals as she becomes increasingly entangled with her subject's story.

Inventing Anna received generally positive reviews from critics, with particular praise for Julia Garner's performance as Anna Delvey. While some critics found the narrative structure and pacing uneven, many commended the series for its exploration of themes like ambition, class, and the allure of wealth in the digital age.

• Praised for Julia Garner's captivating performance.
• Explores themes of ambition, class, and the pursuit of the American Dream.
• Some critics noted a repetitive narrative structure and missed opportunities for deeper social commentary.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight Julia Garner's outstanding portrayal of Anna Delvey, with many finding the story compelling and addictive. Some viewers felt the show could have delved deeper into the societal issues it touched upon, but generally, it was seen as an entertaining and well-acted drama.

Primetime Emmy Awards: Won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (Julia Garner), Nominated for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series, and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series (Anna Chlumsky).

The real Anna Sorokin was granted permission to be involved in the development of the series, but she reportedly found the show's portrayal of her life to be inaccurate and sensationalized.