The First Lady (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Series · ★ 5.7
Released in 2022, The First Lady is a drama and family series.
What it’s about. A revelatory reframing of American leadership through the lens of the First Ladies. Exploring everything from their journeys to Washington, family life, and world-changing political contributions, the impact of the White House's women is no longer hidden from view.
Who’s in it. The First Lady stars Viola Davis as Michelle Obama, Michelle Pfeiffer as Betty Ford, Gillian Anderson as Eleanor Roosevelt and O-T Fagbenle as Barack Obama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The First Lady has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The First Lady page.
If you liked it. Fans of The First Lady tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The First Lady (2022)?
- In GB, The First Lady is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The First Lady worth watching?
- The First Lady holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The First Lady?
- The First Lady stars Viola Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer, Gillian Anderson, O-T Fagbenle and Dakota Fanning.
- When was The First Lady released?
- The First Lady was released in 2022.