The dark side of Tinseltown

Creator Ryan Murphy on his new drama that unearths the ‘buried history’ of Hollywood

- CAREN CLARK

HOLLYWOOD

Available: Friday 1 May Season: 1 Episodes: 7

Running time: 45-60 mins NEW DRAMA

Shortly after World War Two, Hollywood burst into its golden era as a galaxy of legendary stars lit up the silver screen.

But just how hard was it to fight your way through the studio system and see your name in lights?

That’s the question at the heart of Netflix’s captivating new drama Hollywood, co-created by writer Ryan Murphy, the brains behind TV hits Glee and American Crime Story.

The seven-part series centres on a diverse group of young people who head to California to become part of the movie industry. But discrimination against women, gays and people of colour is rife.