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Play the Queen

  • Episode aired Dec 13, 2019
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Things are heating up and Bradley tells Alex about Mitch coming to her asking for an Interview. Alex gets scared and contacts the head of the network about it. Everyone is now in question an... Read allThings are heating up and Bradley tells Alex about Mitch coming to her asking for an Interview. Alex gets scared and contacts the head of the network about it. Everyone is now in question and we don't know which way things will turn.Things are heating up and Bradley tells Alex about Mitch coming to her asking for an Interview. Alex gets scared and contacts the head of the network about it. Everyone is now in question and we don't know which way things will turn.

  • Director
    • Kevin Bray
  • Writers
    • Kerry Ehrin
    • Jay Carson
    • Erica Lipez
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Aniston
    • Reese Witherspoon
    • Billy Crudup
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    • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    3.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kevin Bray
    • Writers
      • Kerry Ehrin
      • Jay Carson
      • Erica Lipez
    • Stars
      • Jennifer Aniston
      • Reese Witherspoon
      • Billy Crudup
    • 14User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jennifer Aniston
    Jennifer Aniston
    • Alex Levy
    Reese Witherspoon
    Reese Witherspoon
    • Bradley Jackson
    Billy Crudup
    Billy Crudup
    • Cory Ellison
    Mark Duplass
    Mark Duplass
    • Chip Black
    Gugu Mbatha-Raw
    Gugu Mbatha-Raw
    • Hannah Shoenfeld
    Nestor Carbonell
    Nestor Carbonell
    • Yanko Flores
    Karen Pittman
    Karen Pittman
    • Mia Jordan
    • (credit only)
    Bel Powley
    Bel Powley
    • Claire Conway
    Desean Terry
    Desean Terry
    • Daniel Henderson
    • (as Desean K. Terry)
    Jack Davenport
    Jack Davenport
    • Jason Craig
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    Steve Carell
    Steve Carell
    • Mitch Kessler
    Tom Irwin
    Tom Irwin
    • Fred Micklen
    Maria Sharapova
    Maria Sharapova
    • Maria Sharapova
    Marcia Gay Harden
    Marcia Gay Harden
    • Maggie Brener
    Joe Tippett
    Joe Tippett
    • Hal Jackson
    Victoria Tate
    Victoria Tate
    • Rena Robinson
    Hannah Leder
    Hannah Leder
    • Isabella
    Shari Belafonte
    Shari Belafonte
    • Julia
    • Director
      • Kevin Bray
    • Writers
      • Kerry Ehrin
      • Jay Carson
      • Erica Lipez
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    Maria Sharapova proves she's not just an average tennis player in this great acting performance
    10toxinok

    Brilliant episode of an infinitely watchable show

    All the chess pieces are falling into place now, and this episode does a great job of setting things up for an explosive finale next week. As always, the performances are nuanced and on point, especially everyone's favourite network executive Cory Ellison, who is magnetic every second he's on screen. The writers continue to expertly craft conversations which maximise the complexity of the issues and potential for discussion after.

    It's the sort of show that gives you plenty to discuss and contemplate once you've watched it and this episode is no different. Can't wait for episode 10!
    9ayaajjan

    I didn't want this to end. Amazing show

    This episode has corrected the previous one in many aspects. Most importantly, it showed that every relationship is threatened when it comes to self favor. As if you were in a sinking ship, you eventually fight only for yourself and don't care who drowns or survives. Friendships, co-work relations, love and confidence are all threatened when something strikes! Definitely worth the wait. Can't wait for the finale!
    10jaime-59665

    Best episode yet-

    I can't imagine what the season finale will be like. This episode leaves you on the edge of your seat the entire time with so many twists and turns. Amazing acting and written perfectly. Everything comes together. Best show on TV right now.
    8slightlymad22

    A Great Episode. I Can't Wait For The Finale

    This was a great episode, Mitch Kessler (Steve Carrell), is the most unlikeable he has been so far!! He shows himself to be a real piece of work.

    Gugu Mbatha-Raw is wonderful as Hannah, as is Billy Crudup and Mark Duplass (you really feel for him during his phone call with Jennifer Aniston). Reece Witherspoon kind of takes a back seat in this one but the scene with Aniston and Carrell is dynamite. I can't wait for the finale!!

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      Maggie: You're new. You think you're impenetrable, but you're not, and you're just starting to realize it. Everybody knows Fred didn't want to hire you. The board forced his hand. Even you know that.

      Cory Ellison: I didn't know that. I'm gonna start crying.

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    • Release date
      • December 13, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
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      • Echo Films
      • Hello Sunshine
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      • 1h(60 min)
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      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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