Maid (2021)
Hard work, low pay and a mother's will to survive.
After fleeing an abusive relationship, a young mother finds a job cleaning houses as she fights to provide for her child and build them a better future.
| Type | TV series |
|---|---|
| First aired | 30 September 2021 |
| Status | Ended, last episode 30 September 2021 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Molly Smith Metzler |
| Starring | Margaret Qualley, Nick Robinson and Andie MacDowell |
| Seasons | 1 season, 10 episodes |
| Episode length | about 54 min |
| Time to watch it all | about 9 hours |
| Rated | TV-MA |
| Scores | TMDB users 8.0/10 |
Where to watch Maid
Maid is streaming on Netflix ($19.99 a month) in the US. At ten hours a week, all of the series takes about 1 month of Netflix, or $19.99 at list price.
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What kind of watch this is
Maid is a 2021 drama that treats poverty as a bureaucratic maze. It runs 9 hours total, a duration that feels appropriate given how many forms Alex must fill out just to keep the lights on. The tone is dry and relentless, focusing on the specific, grinding friction of trying to build a life from zero. Margaret Qualley carries the weight of that struggle, making the mundane tasks feel as exhausting as the emotional ones. It is a watch for anyone who has ever been trapped in a system that demands more than it gives.
What the critics said
Rotten Tomatoes reports a 94% approval rating based on 49 critic reviews, averaging 8.2 out of 10. Metacritic assigns a score of 82 out of 100, indicating universal acclaim. Critics praised the sensitive handling of the subject matter and the mother-daughter bond. Kristen Lopez of IndieWire argued the series deserves all the acclaim it gets. Alan Sepinwall of Rolling Stone noted it is surprisingly watchable despite being deliberately difficult. The consensus highlights Margaret Qualley’s outstanding performance. The American Film Institute named it one of the ten best television programs of the year. The subject matter is heavy, but the execution is light enough to keep you watching.
How it did with audiences
Netflix reports Maid reached an estimated 67 million households, placing it as the service's fourth-most-watched show in 2021. Its debut week saw 61.08 million hours viewed, jumping to second place two days after release. The following week, it topped the chart with 166.52 million hours, then held number two with 129.28 million hours in its third week. It stayed on the list for 13 weeks until late December. On TMDB, users rate it 8 out of 10.
What came next for the cast
Margaret Qualley moved from Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood and The Nice Guys to The Substance, Poor Things, and Kinds of Kindness. The credits do not link the two, but the trajectory is sharp. Nick Robinson, known for Jurassic World and Love, Simon, shifted toward Damsel, Voicemails for Isabelle, and Snack Shack. Andie MacDowell, a fixture since Groundhog Day and Ready or Not, kept appearing in The Other Zoey and Along for the Ride. Three different arcs, one shared year. The timeline does not explain the choices. It just records them.
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Sources
- Maid on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q99955255 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “Maid (miniseries)” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
- Where to watch and prices: Binge Boss, from TMDB watch-provider data (powered by JustWatch) and our own provider list
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