The Act is a gripping drama series based on the true story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her mother Dee Dee Blanchard. The series explores the toxic and manipulative relationship between the two, as Dee Dee fabricates illnesses and disabilities in her daughter for personal gain. As Gypsy Rose begins to question her mother's actions, the story takes a dark and twisted turn. With its chilling portrayal of real-life events and stellar performances by Patricia Arquette and Joey King, The Act offers a compelling and unsettling exploration of the human psyche.