Apple TV+ is set to premiere its new limited series, “Lady in the Lake,” this July. Alma Har’el created and directed the series, which boasts a star-studded cast led by Academy Award winner Natalie Portman and Emmy nominee Moses Ingram.
The disappearance of a young girl in Baltimore on Thanksgiving 1966 throws the city into turmoil. This event becomes the catalyst for the collision of two very different women’s lives. Maddie (Portman), a housewife yearning for a new identity as an investigative journalist, and Cleo (Ingram), a mother battling the harsh realities of Baltimore’s underbelly, find their paths intertwined. Soon, dark truths begin to surface.
“Lady in the Lake” promises to be more than just a gripping crime thriller. Director Alma Har’el crafts a story that explores the complexities of women’s ambitions and their sacrifices to achieve them. The series, based on the 2019 novel by New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman, explores themes of race, class, and the hidden costs of pursuing one’s dreams.
The series boasts a talented supporting cast, including Y’lan Noel, Brett Gelman, and Byron Bowers. The creative team behind “Lady in the Lake” is equally impressive, with Har’el serving as creator, director, writer, and executive producer alongside Christopher Leggett.
The first two episodes of “Lady in the Lake” premiere on Apple TV+ on July 19, 2024. New episodes will be released every Friday until the series concludes on August 23, 2024. So, get ready for a captivating journey into Baltimore’s dark undercurrents and the secrets that lie beneath the surface.
