This article contains discussion of sexual assault.
In the fall of 2023, Bonnie Garmouth’s hit 2022 novel “Chemistry of Lessons” fitted a small screen via Apple TV+. Oscar winner Brie Larson is at the helm – as both the miniseries star and executive producer, the story focuses on Larson’s character, Elizabeth Zotto. very An unexpected way. Is Elizabeth Zott a real person?
no. She’s not. “The Lessons of Chemistry” comes from a complete fictional novel by Garmus. Yes, Elizabeth is fascinating (and there) to imagine her as a woman with a steel spine that meets all the hurdles she encounters in life a lot Of those) the strength and clever person is real, but she is a very well-made person. However, Garmas did please tell me Los Angeles Times Inspired by writing Elizabeth’s highly fictional story while working for a publishing house, I saw a male executive take one of her ideas and present it as her own. “I was a fight because I wasn’t exactly a shrinking purple,” recalls Garmouth. “And everyone ignored me. I was basically back at my desk. But what do you know? It was really great because I’m in such a bad mood.
If you are familiar with “Lessons of Chemistry,” you will be able to quickly understand how this incident led to the book’s beginnings. If not, let me explain!
What happens in chemistry lessons?
When she first met Elizabeth Zott in “Chemistry Lessons,” she is a humble lab engineer working at the prestigious Hastings Institute, but dreams of becoming a chemist. She is a woman and does not have a PhD, so she routinely locks out projects by her colleagues. Things change when Elizabeth meets Dr. Calvin Evans (Lewis Pullman), a talented scientist who doesn’t care at all about her undocumented woman and her sharp intuition right away. Elizabeth is initially troubled by a friendly Calvin, but she disappoints the guards, and the two develop a romantic relationship, and we find that Elizabeth is reluctant to form a romantic connection.
At the end of the second episode of the show, tragedy strikes. While Calvin starts running with him and six Elizabeth adoptive dogs, he is attacked by a bus while chasing the dog into the street and is killed soon…and after his death, Elizabeth learns that she is pregnant with his child. Elizabeth moves forward and raises their (naturally brilliant) daughter Madeline, or “Mad” (Alice Halsey), becomes close friends with activist neighbour Harriet Sloan (Aja Naomi King), and works as a consultant for chemists who are not talented enough to find problems for themselves.
After Elizabeth realizes that one of Mud’s classmates continues to steal gourmet lunches throughout the show, Elizabeth applies her chemistry talent to cooking – she may find that her classmate’s father, Walter (Kevin Sussman), is aware of exactly who he is looking for, has some growing pains in her show “Supper at Six”, but despite studio interference, thanks to Elizabeth’s scientific cooking terminology and the insistence on resisting “silly things” – it becomes a lively success, and after finishing the show, Elizabeth teaches chemistry and works her PhD again.
What did critics think of the lessons of chemistry?
“Chemistry Lessons” had a victory formula as far as critics are concerned. It ultimately won the Critics’ Choice Award (Best Limited Series with acting nominations by Brie Larson, Lewis Pullman and Aja Naomi King), the Golden Globes (for Larson and Best Limited Series), and several Prime Emmy Awards for the Outstanding Limited Series Primetime Emmy Awards, as well as for the Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of Nods of No Not only that, the miniseries received an 86% “fresh” rating Rotten tomatoes “A lesson on “ambitious ingredients” in chemistry will satisfy entertainment while touching on some hot button issues and benefiting from Brie Larson’s perfect pinch,” with a key consensus. So, what about individual critics?
write Empire MagazineSophie Butcher acknowledged that while much of the series is familiar to others, performance and production boosted it. Allison Herman also praised Larson in his reviews in particular Variety“Larson’s work here is not self-consciously quirky and unique and dedicated, without using much more of her odd theatre energy than when she was playing a cool Quippy superhero.”
“It’s worth pushing it in thanks to the loving cast, witty dialogue and easy to digest themes,” Angie Han wrote. Hollywood Reporterand Peter Travers was fierce with his admiration. ABC News: “The tone shift from comedy to disaster breaks that progress, but this fierce, entertaining, and important series tackles the mid-century battle for women’s rights through the eyes of chemists. In the end, Laura Miller may have given the series the biggest compliment in her reviews. slateAs she said, “Thanks to solid scripting and a handful of delicate performances, this series is richer and more thoughtful than the book.”
Is there a sequel to the chemistry lesson?
Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to continue with the “chemistry lessons” but that probably For the best. I personally am a fan of both the book and the series, but I think the adaptation is a bad idea just to move from a book that is based on seriously reduced revenues to provide two examples, beyond the original source material (“Big Little Lies” and “The Handmaid’s Tale”). So what did the cast and crew say?
Well, executive producer and creator Lee Eisenberg said. deadline In April 2024, he wrote, “I’m selfish and want to continue working with them as much as I can, as I can, because it was the best work experience I’ve ever had. If it’s “Lessons of Chemistry” Season 2, that’s great. (Star Bree Larson) Also “We completed the book,” he compared and revealed this. ) With everything in mind, it really doesn’t look like it’s on the card, but anything can happen. For now, the first and only season is streaming on Apple TV+.
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