ScreenRant

Lessons in Chemistry (2023)

Based on the novel by Bonnie Garmus, Lessons in Chemistry is set in the 1960s and follows Elizabeth Zott, whose dream of being a scientist because society demands a woman remain at home and not work. When Elizabeth finds herself pregnant, alone, and fired from her lab, she accepts a job as a host on a TV cooking show. She sets out to teach a nation of overlooked homemakers — and the men suddenly listening — about food and chemistry. 

Lessons in Chemistry AppleTV+ poster
Lessons In Chemistry
TV-MA
Drama

Release Date
October 13, 2023
Cast
Brie Larson , Lewis Pullman , Aja Naomi King , Stephanie Koenig , Patrick Walker , Thomas Mann , Kevin Sussman , Beau Bridges
Seasons
1
Story By
Bonnie Garmus
Writers
Lee Eisenberg , Susannah Grant
Streaming Sevice
Apple TV+
Directors
Sarah Adina Smith
Showrunner
Lee Eisenberg

Summary

Based on the novel by Bonnie Garmus, Lessons in Chemistry is set in the 1960s and follows Elizabeth Zott, whose dream of being a scientist because society demands a woman remain at home and not work. When Elizabeth finds herself pregnant, alone, and fired from her lab, she accepts a job as a host on a TV cooking show. She sets out to teach a nation of overlooked homemakers — and the men suddenly listening — about food and chemistry. 

latest

Lessons in Chemistry Time Period 1
What Time Period Is Lessons In Chemistry Set In?

Brie Larson's Apple TV+ drama Lessons in Chemistry takes place in an era that plays an intricate role in the show's story about women in science.

By 
lessons-in-chemistry-show-biggest-book-changes 1
Lessons In Chemistry's 7 Biggest Book Changes

Lessons in Chemistry is the latest in a string of Apple TV+ book-to-screen adaptations, featuring multiple changes to varying degrees of success.

By 
Aja Naomi King As Harriet Sloane In Lessons In Chemistry 1
Lessons In Chemistry's Harriet Book Changes Explained By Showrunner

Lessons in Chemistry producer and showrunner Lee Eisenberg explains the changes made to Harriet, who has a different role compared to the book.

By 
Lewis Pullman As Calvin Evans & Brie Larson As Elizabeth Zott In Lessons In Chemistry Edited.jpg 1
Lessons In Chemistry Spoilers: 15 Biggest Book Story Reveals

Before Lessons in Chemistry became the 2022 Barnes & Noble’s Book of the Year, an advanced copy inspired Brie Larson to return to television.

By 
how-many-episodes-lessons-in-chemistry-apple-release-dates 1
How Many Episodes Lessons In Chemistry Has Left & When The Finale Releases

Brie Larson's highly-anticipated show Lessons in Chemistry is in its debut season, but how many episodes are left and when will the finale drop?

By 
Brie Larson As Elizabeth Zott In Lessons In Chemistry Sitting In Lab With Calvin Evans & Six-Thirty 1
Lessons In Chemistry Episode 2 Ending Explained: Is [SPOILER] Dead?

The sad ending of Apple TV+’s Lessons in Chemistry episodes 1 & 2 could end one character's life prematurely and completely change another's.

By 
Lewis Pullman As Calvin Evans & Brie Larson As Elizabeth Zott In Lessons In Chemistry Edited.jpg 1
Lessons In Chemistry Cast & Character Guide

Apple TV+ is adapting the hit novel Lessons in Chemistry into a miniseries by the same name with a cast led by Brie Larson as the zany Elizabeth Zott.

By 
carlos rafael rivera lessons in chemistry 1
Lessons In Chemistry Composer On Writing Music For Brie Larson & More

Carlos Rafael Rivera, Emmy-winning composer of The Queen’s Gambit, discusses finding the right tone for his Lessons in Chemistry score.

By 
lessons in chemistry soundtrack exclu 1
Lessons In Chemistry Drops Gorgeous Track By Carlos Rafael Rivera [EXCLUSIVE]

Exclusive: Listen to “Calvin” from Emmy-winning composer Carlos Rafael Rivera, from his score for the Apple TV+ series Lessons in Chemistry.

By 
brielarson_excitingnewtvshow 1
Brie Larson's First Major TV Show In 12 Years Is Way More Exciting Than Her MCU Return

Brie Larson's Apple TV+ series based on the best-selling novel Lessons in Chemistry marks her first big return to TV in 12 years.

By 
Lessons In Chemistry Showrunner & Director On Living In Brie Larson's World 1
Lessons In Chemistry Showrunner & Director On Living In Brie Larson's World

Lessons in Chemistry showrunner Lee Eisenberg and director Sarah Adina Smith discuss building out the best-selling novel and working with Brie Larson.

By 
Brie Larson in Lessons in Chemistry 1
Lessons In Chemistry Trailer: Brie Larson Stars In New Apple TV+ Show

Brie Larson leads the intriguing trailer for the upcoming Apple TV+ drama Lessons in Chemistry, one of fall TV’s most anticipated new series.

By 
Brie Larson in Lessons in Chemistry with a severe 1950s hairstyle and period clothes, on a colorful, fake-looking old TV set, talking directly to the camera 1
Brie Larson Gives Lessons In Chemistry In Apple TV+ Show Trailer

Brie Larson plays a different kind of hero - a scientist who becomes a TV cooking show host - in the trailer for Lessons in Chemistry on Apple TV+.

By 
Brie Larson Apple TV_ 1
Lessons In Chemistry Casts Brie Larson To Star In '60s Era Apple TV+ Show

Brie Larson is set to executive produce and star in Lessons In Chemistry, a new '60s era drama for Apple TV+ based on upcoming Bonnie Garmus novel.

By