What is Julia about?

Julia is an American comedy-drama television series that portrays the inspiring life of Julia Child, known for her infectious enthusiasm for French cuisine and for pioneering television cooking programs. The series, set in the 1960s in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focuses on Child's experiences during the creation and success of her influential cooking show 'The French Chef'. As the series explores Child's professional and personal life, it also reflects on the societal changes of the time. It touches on the emergence and impact of public television, the dynamics of feminism and the women's movement, the nature of emerging celebrity culture, and the overall cultural transformation within the United States. Anchored by Sarah Lancashire's performance as Julia Child, the show features an array of characters including Julia's husband and confidante, Paul, portrayed by David Hyde Pierce, and her close friend and volunteer on the show, Avis DeVoto, played by Bebe Neuwirth. The portrayal of these relationships, alongside the behind-the-scenes glimpses of television production and publishing, offers a multidimensional look at Child's formidable influence not just as a chef, but as a cultural icon who reshaped America's culinary landscape.

The first episode of Julia aired on March 31, 2022 and the most recent episode to air was on December 21, 2023.