TV series
Swimming with Sharks
Overview
When Lou Simms starts her internship at Fountain Pictures she seems like a naïve Hollywood newcomer, awestruck by the studio’s notorious CEO, Joyce Holt. In truth, Lou has done extensive research on Joyce and landing this internship was no happy accident. As Lou’s obsession grows, she will do anything to get close to her idol.
Details
- First air date
- 2022-04-15
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 6 episodes
- Genres
- Drama
- Network
- The Roku Channel
- Production
- Lionsgate Television
- Country
- US
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Kiernan Shipka as Lou Simms
- Diane Kruger as Joyce Holt
- Donald Sutherland as Redmond
- Thomas Dekker as Travis
- Finn Jones as Marty
- Erica Alexander as Meredith
- Ross Butler as Alex
- Gerardo Celasco as Miles
- Courtlyn Cannan as Matilda
Creators and crew
- Kathleen Robertson - Creator
- Dana Brunetti - Executive Producer
- Kathleen Robertson - Executive Producer
- Stephen Israel - Executive Producer
- Chris Cowles - Executive Producer
- Elizabeth Destro - Executive Producer
Episodes
Episode 1: Chapter One
Fresh-faced Lou Simms seems like a naïve Hollywood newbie when she starts interning for studio CEO Joyce Holt. Aotivated by a dark obsession with Holt, Lou quickly proves herself capable of holding her own.
Episode 2: Chapter Two
Lou is on the outs, until her after-hours overachieving yields fruitful resultsa An anticipated power transfer doesn’t go as planned. As Lou’s star rises, things don’t go as well for her co-workers.
Episode 3: Chapter Three
Lou gets promoted in the wake of tragedy, and Travis grows suspicious of her. The Fountain Pictures executives exchange barbs, and Joyce’s dreams of motherhood hang in the balance.
Episode 4: Chapter Four
Facing personal losses, a vulnerable Joyce relies on Lou’s care; they escape to Malibu, and Lou incites Joyce’s sexual explorations. Back at the office, Lou’s schemes make her even more indispensable.
Episode 5: Chapter Five
Joyce struggles for control, both personally and professionally. Lou masterminds an unbreakable bond between Joyce and herself. Travis digs into Lou’s past, uncovering dark secrets, and darker deeds.
Episode 6: Chapter Six
The revelation of her deception and obsession sends Lou into a tailspin. Lou recalls her tragic upbringing, while Joyce distances herself and focuses on her career.
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