The rise and fall of Fox News founder Roger Ailes, focusing primarily on the past decade in which Ailes arguably became the Republican Party’s de facto leader, while flashing back to defining events in his life.
This limited series chronicles the rise and fall of Roger Ailes, the media executive who co-founded Fox News and became one of the most powerful and polarizing figures in American media. It explores his manipulative tactics, his crucial role in shaping conservative politics, and the eventual downfall that came with multiple accusations of sexual harassment.
The series received generally positive reviews, with particular praise for Russell Crowe's transformative performance as Roger Ailes and its timely exploration of power dynamics and media influence. Some critics found the narrative to be somewhat uneven, but most agreed it offered a compelling, albeit disturbing, portrait of a significant cultural figure.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight Russell Crowe's compelling portrayal of Roger Ailes and the series' insightful look into the media landscape. Many found the show to be informative and well-acted, though some viewers expressed discomfort with the subject matter.
Russell Crowe won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film for his role as Roger Ailes.
Russell Crowe gained a significant amount of weight and used extensive prosthetics to embody the physical transformation of Roger Ailes throughout the show's timeline.
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