The First Lady S01e09 Hevc [updated] Direct

The First Lady reframes American history by centering the narratives of the women behind the presidency. Episode 9 features the following lead cast: Viola Davis as Michelle Obama Michelle Pfeiffer as Betty Ford Gillian Anderson as Eleanor Roosevelt Dakota Fanning as Susan Ford Aaron Eckhart as Gerald Ford O-T Fagbenle as Barack Obama Episode Summary: "Rift"

The Betty Ford timeline is the emotional anchor of this episode. We are deep into the unfolding of her breast cancer diagnosis and her growing dependency on pain medication and alcohol. Gillian Anderson delivers arguably her strongest performance of the season here. The episode doesn't shy away from the ugliness of addiction; we see Betty slurring her words and lashing out at Jerry Ford (Aaron Eckhart). The title “Retrofit” feels particularly apt for her storyline. Betty is forced to "retrofit" her life around her illness and her new role as an advocate. We see the beginnings of her realization that her suffering can be used for public good, but the episode wisely focuses more on the immediate, human cost to her family. the first lady s01e09 hevc