Pick of the week
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Amy Sherman-Palladino’s previous drama, The Marvelous Mrs Maisel, lifted the curtain on the world of 60s standup comedy. This series does a similar (present-day) job with ballet. It follows twin companies in Paris and New York as they struggle to balance artistic and commercial sustainability while managing a high-maintenance crew of dancers headed by the cartoonishly volatile Cheyenne (Lou de Laâge). It’s full of backstabbing, bad behaviour and waspish wit but the snark is undercut by moments of sincerity as long stretches of performance showcase the artistry that make all the backstage machinations worthwhile. Charlotte Gainsbourg, Luke Kirby and Simon Callow also star.
Prime Video, from Thursday 24 April
