Étoile is a charming transatlantic series set in fictional ballet companies based in New York and Paris. The series alternates between the two cities and features a diverse array of players, including talented dancers, misunderstood choreographers, and the prickly businessmen who fund the entire endeavor. It sounds like a lot, but showrunner Amy Sherman-Palladino (Gilmore Girls, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) balances everything nimbly and turns in an easy watch that never feels jarring despite the constant swaps and switches.
"Étoile satirizes the current economics of ballet and the silliness of the people in charge."
— Jackson McHenry
"Where “Étoile” truly excels is when there’s a palpable tension that ripples between the bodies of the pairings on screen."
— Kaiya Shunyata
In an ambitious gambit to save their storied institutions, two world-renowned ballet companies in New York City and Paris swap their most talented stars.
Amid dwindling audiences and financial pressures, two prestigious ballet companies from New York and Paris decide to swap star dancers and choreographers to rekindle interest in the craft.
Étoile may be a ballet drama above all else, but it’s also a highly entertaining workplace comedy. No matter what field you end up in, you can’t escape annoying workmates.
It’s charming and invigorating—you wouldn’t expect anything less from the creator of Gilmore Girls.
