Netflix viewers are rewatching all episodes of Maid, a 10-episode drama that has drawn praise on social media. The series, which first premiered on Netflix on October 1, 2021, became the fourth most-watched show that year, viewed by an estimated 67 million households.
During the first few days of its release, Maid doubled its viewing time and climbed to second place behind Squid Game, which had been released the month before. Now many on Reddit say the show is so good they could not help but rewatch it after binging it the first time.
Social Media Praise for the Series
One person asked for recommendations for gripping limited series on Netflix, noting that many shows start well but deviate as they progress. Among the suggestions, one of the most popular was for the American drama created by Molly Smith Metzler.
One viewer said: "It's a fantastic short series. It's one of the best I've seen on Netflix." Another added: "I second this, incredible show." A third commented: "The emotions! Best thing to ever come out of Netflix." And a fourth said: "I agree. I just rewatched and it was even better the second viewing!"
What Is the Plot?
Maid was inspired by Stephanie Land's memoir Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive. It follows a young mother who escapes an abusive relationship and struggles to provide for her daughter by getting a job cleaning houses.
Alexander "Alex" Russell, played by Margaret Qualley, is a young mum who escapes an emotionally abusive relationship with her partner Sean Boyd (Nick Robinson). She moves into a shelter with their toddler daughter Maddie and secures a job cleaning houses for Value Maids.
The series follows Alex's struggle to raise a young child, deal with her abusive ex and her own dysfunctional family, including her mum Paula Langley (Andie MacDowell), who is narcissistic with severe bipolar disorder. Alex navigates the red tape of government assistance while working as a maid and dreaming of a future as a writer. The story takes place near Seattle, with Alex frequently taking a ferry to the fictional Fisher Island.
All 10 episodes of Maid are available to watch on Netflix UK now.
