A new series starring Cate Blanchett and directed by Alfonso CuaróncalledDisclaimerjust hit Apple TV+, and despite its solid reviews, no one has really heard of it. Blanchett is an Australian actress who has enjoyed an immensely successful career, with projects such asTár,Carol, Blue Jasmine,and theLord of the Ringsfranchise. Meanwhile, Cuarón has been at the head of various incredible movies, likeChildren of Men, Gravity,and themuch belovedHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.Now, these two Hollywood standouts have come together for a notable thriller series.
In general,Apple TV+ seems to thrive on thrillers and relatively dark TV shows. Recently, the streaming platform has put out series such asPresumed Innocent, Slow Horses, Dark Matter,andSeverance.All these shows center on grim, violent, or intense subjects. Arguably, even Apple’s lighter shows have elements of darkness to them, likeThe Morning Show, Shrinking,andTed Lasso.Clearly,Apple TV+ has many successful titlesunder its belt. But sadly, the platform’s series don’t always get the attention they deserve. Blanchett and Cuarón’sDisclaimeris a perfect example of this phenomenon.
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Disclaimer’s Is Getting Decent Reviews
Disclaimeris a psychological thrillerseries that was released on Apple TV+ in October 2024.The series follows Blanchett as Catherine Ravenscroft, a famed journalist and documentarianwho discovers that a recently released novel has her as the main character — and its story reveals her deepest, darkest secret. Aside from Blanchett,Disclaimer’scast includes Kevin Kline, Sacha Baron Cohen, Lesley Manville, and Louis Partridge. The show was written and directed by Cuarón, with Finneas O’Connell composing the soundtrack. Notably,Disclaimeris based on a 2015 novel of the same name by Renée Knight.
Disclaimer Official Teaser Trailer
The official teaser trailer for Apple TV+’s Disclaimer, a psychological thriller series from director Alfonso Cuarón and starring Cate Blanchett.
As of this writing,Disclaimerhas a Certified Fresh 78% onRotten Tomatoes. Critics have praised the show’s gripping performances and its complex mystery. WhileDisclaimercan come across as flashy at times, mostly as a result of its genre, the show manages to maintain a sense of authority and realism that makes it all the more enticing. With a star-studded cast and successful writer and director behind it,Disclaimeris a hidden gem among Apple TV+’s catalog. Though an audience score forDisclaimerhas yet to be released, the show is certainly worth giving a try.
Disclaimer Has Another Great Cate Blanchett TV Performance After Mrs. America
Blanchett’s List Of TV Performances Is Short Compared To Her Movie Roles
One detail that makesDisclaimerparticularly exciting is thatit is one of Blanchett’s rare TV performances. Since she got her start in the 1990s, the actress has mostly dedicated her career to film. Her resume is lengthy and filled with projects of various different genres and magnitudes. On the other hand, her list of TV appearances is much shorter. Not only that, but most of her television roles are just cameos or minor parts.Disclaimeris one of her only big TV roles, aside from 2020’sMrs. America.
Disclaimer’ssuccess is also pivotal at this time because of Blanchett’s recent box office flop,Borderlands.
In actuality,Mrs. Americais the show that broke Blanchett’s television drought. The political drama series followed Blanchett as real-life conservative activist, Phyllis Schlafly, who argued vehemently against the passing of the Equal Rights Amendment. The series not only had historical significance, but it was also well-received by critics. In 2021, it was one ofHulu’s most watched series,, and itsRotten Tomatoesscore is a strong 96%. In this way,Mrs. Americaset high expectations for Blanchett’s next TV appearance, andDisclaimerseems like it could live up to the hype.
Disclaimer Is A Great Comeback For Alfonso Cuarón After Six Years Without A New Release
Cuarón’s Filmography Includes Several Great Movies
Disclaimeris not just a big career move for Blanchett. Cuarón’s role in the thriller show is also incredibly important considering the timeline of his career. The last movie that the director helmed wasRoma,which was released six years ago in 2018. Before that was 2013’sGravity.Cuarón’s career has seen something of a lull in the 2020s, andDisclaimeris his first new project in quite a while. This puts a lot of pressure on Cuarón’s shoulders, yetDisclaimer’searly reviews seem to prove that the director succeeded with his new show.
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On top of that, Cuarón is also new to the TV scene. Blanchett may not have many TV roles in her career, butCuarón hadn’t directed a television series at all untilDisclaimer.In some ways, this made the project somewhat risky for Cuarón, as his cinematic skills may not have translated on the small screen. His role as writer also made the show extra reliant on his performance. Yet,Disclaimeris now able to prove that Cuarón can not only make unforgettable movies likeHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,but he can also handle long-form content.
Disclaimer Shows A Problem With Streaming Shows
Why Apple TV+ Struggles
Despite the fact thatDisclaimerhas strong reviews, the show isn’t getting the attention it deserves. Most viewers likely weren’t even aware that it was coming out. This is an issue that plagues countless series and movies that are released on streaming services. There is so much content and not enough time or money to advertise all of it.That leaves series likeDisclaimerwith a lower number of viewerswhen it really deserves much more praise. IfDisclaimerhad been given more advertising time, maybe it would have appeared on more peoples' radars.
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Ultimately,Disclaimermay ebb away into the land of forgotten television, but hopefully, there is still time for it to break out. The series has a story that is incredibly unique and a cast that is strong enough to take the show to new heights. Plus,Disclaimeris a big career move for both Blanchett and Cuarón. Needless to say, hopes are high thatDisclaimercan avoid the tragic fates of so many other streaming television series.
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Told in seven chapters, “Disclaimer” is based on the novel of the same name by Renée Knight. Acclaimed journalist Catherine Ravenscroft (Blanchett) built her reputation revealing the misdeeds and transgressions of others. When she receives a novel from an unknown author, she is horrified to realize she is now the main character in a story that exposes her darkest secrets. As Catherine races to uncover the writer’s true identity, she is forced to confront her past before it destroys both her own life and her relationships with her husband Robert (Sacha Baron Cohen) and their son Nicholas (Kodi Smit-McPhee).
