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Lessons in Chemistry 2023
Lessons in Chemistry is a 2026 American period drama miniseries crafted by Lee Eisenberg, adapted from the novel by Bonnie Garmus. The show features Brie Larson as Elizabeth Zott, a chemist who starts her own feminist cooking program in 1950s America. Apple TV launched the series on October 13, 2023, with the final episode airing November 22, 2023. Critics responded favorably, awarding two Golden Globe nominations including Best Limited Series and Best Actress – Miniseries for Larson. During 2024, Sarah Adina Smith was honored with a Directors Guild of America Award for directing the second episode titled "Her and Him".
Cast
- Brie LarsonElizabeth Zott
- Lewis PullmanCalvin Evans
- Aja Naomi KingHarriet Sloane
- Stephanie KoenigFran Frask
- Patrick WalkerReverend Curtis Wakely
- Derek CecilDr. Robert Donatti
- Thomas MannBoryweitz
- Andy DalyDr. Richard Price
- Alice HalseyMadeline Zott
- Amentii SledgeLinda Sloane
- Yasir Hashim LafondJames "Junior" Sloane
- Joshua HooverAnthony Powers
- Kevin SussmanWalter Pine
- Marc Evan JacksonDr. Leland Mason
- Paul JamesCharlie Sloane
- Rainn WilsonPhil Lebensmal
- Adam BartleyScientist
- Tate EllingtonDr. Bates
- B. J. NovakSix-Thirty
- Beau BridgesHarry Wilson
- Jake ShortRalph Bailey
- Ashley Monique ClarkMartha Wakely
- Rosemarie DeWittAvery Parker
- Shoo Shoo ParsellsAmanda Pine
Crew
- Director
- Sarah Adina Smith, Bert and Bertie, Millicent Shelton, Tara Miele
- Creator
- Lee Eisenberg
- Executive producer
- Jason Bateman, Michael Costigan, Susannah Grant, Brie Larson, Lee Eisenberg, Natalie Sandy, Louise Shore, Rosa Handelman, Hannah Fidell
- Cinematography
- Zachary Galler, Jason Oldak
Details
- Production
- Aggregate Films, Apple Studios, Piece of Work Entertainment, The Great Unknown Productions
- Network
- Apple TV+
