When Elisabeth Moss stars in a TV show, people take notice. Thanks to her roles on “Mad Men,” “Top Of The Lake,” and “The Handmaid’s Tale,” Moss’ name nowadays virtually guarantees a must-watch series. Now, while Hulu subscribers wait for Season 5 of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” there’s a new show starring Moss to keep fans of hers busy.
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“Shining Girls,” based on Lauren Beuke’s bestselling novel of the same name, hits AppleTV+ this spring. It’s a show squarely in Moss’ wheelhouse: a tale about an archivist who teams up with a news reporter to track down a killer with links to an attack in her past.
Here’s the show’s official synopsis from AppleTV+:
Based on Lauren Beukes’ best-selling novel, “Shining Girls” follows Kirby Mazrachi (Moss) as a Chicago newspaper archivist whose journalistic ambitions were put on hold after enduring a traumatic assault. When Kirby learns that a recent murder mirrors her own case, she partners with seasoned, yet troubled reporter Dan Velazquez, to uncover her attacker’s identity. As they realize these cold cases are inextricably linked, their own personal traumas and Kirby’s blurred reality allow her assailant to remain one step ahead.
Alongside Moss, “Shining Girls” also stars Wagner Moura, Phillipa Soo, Amy Brenneman, and Jamie Bell.
There’s a lot of talent behind the scenes on “Shining Girls.” Moss stars, co-directs, and executive produces through Love And Squalor Productions with Lindsay McManus. Michelle MacLaren, who won an Emmy for her direction on “Breaking Bad,” directs the first two episodes. Daina Reed, who directs Moss on “The Handmaid’s Tale,” also directs and serves as co-executive producer. Finally, Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael Hampton, and Jennifer Davisson executive produce through Appian Way.
“Shining Girls” premieres on AppleTV+ on April 29 with three episodes, with new episodes every Friday through the eight-episode series. Will Moss lead another serial winner? Find out then, and watch the trailer below in the meantime.