Mildred Pierce

“Having it all would cost her everything.”

2011Drama

First aired

March 27, 2011

7.0

TMDB Score

70% match · 276 votes

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S01 · E05

Part 5

Miniseries · Apr 10, 2011 · 1h 21m

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Mildred is quite proud of Veda's accomplishments as a singer but finds that her daughter refuses to take her phone calls or respond to any of her letters. She and Monty Beragon spend some time together and she decides to buy his old family mansion. They also decide to marry and is thrilled when Monty arranges for Veda to come to the reception and sing for them. Success has only inflated Veda's ego however. She has many offers whether it be to endorse products or sing in New York City. Mildred however suffers a serious business setback when the restaurant in Laguna Beach starts to lose money. She's also had to increase her personal expenses to cover her expenses. She learns that Wally Burgan and Ida are quite prepared to push her aside. Mildred has been spending her money on Veda and her ex-husband Bert suggests that Veda will just have to contribute more. Her world comes crashing down when she returns home unexpectedly.

About the Series

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Drama

Synopsis

Mildred Pierce depicts an overprotective, self-sacrificing mother during the Great Depression who finds herself separated from her husband, opening a restaurant of her own and falling in love with a man, all the while trying to earn her spoiled, narcissistic daughter's love and respect.

First aired
March 27, 2011
Last aired
April 10, 2011
Seasons
1 season · 5 episodes
Status
Ended
Original language
English
Network
HBO

Top Billed Cast

Kate Winslet

Kate Winslet

Mildred Pierce

Guy Pearce

Guy Pearce

Monte Beragon

Evan Rachel Wood

Evan Rachel Wood

Veda Pierce

Brían F. O'Byrne

Brían F. O'Byrne

Bert Pierce

Melissa Leo

Melissa Leo

Lucy Gessler

James Le Gros

James Le Gros

Wally Burgan

Mare Winningham

Mare Winningham

Ida Corwin

Marin Ireland

Marin Ireland

Letty

Murphy Guyer

Murphy Guyer

Mr. Pierce

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