The Dropout: The Rise and Fall of Elizabeth Holmes

The Dropout is a critically acclaimed limited series that chronicles the remarkable yet cautionary true story of Elizabeth Holmes, the ambitious founder and former CEO of Theranos. Holmes promised to revolutionize the healthcare industry with a groundbreaking device capable of running hundreds of diagnostic tests from a single drop of blood—an innovation that, if real, could have transformed medicine. Created by Elizabeth Meriwether and starring Amanda Seyfried in her Emmy-winning portrayal, The Dropout follows Holmes’ meteoric rise from a bright, driven Stanford dropout to the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire. But as Theranos' valuation soared, scrutiny over the technology exposed cracks in Holmes’ bold narrative—ultimately leading to one of Silicon Valley’s most infamous scandals. The Dropout delivers a gripping exploration of ambition, ethics, and the pursuit of success at any cost. It challenges viewers to consider the fine line between vision and deception, the power of storytelling in entrepreneurship, and the ethical responsibilities that come with leadership. This is not just a story of one individual’s rise and fall—it’s a wake-up call for entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators navigating the high-stakes world of startups and disruptive technology. Key Highlights: Genre: Biographical Drama Network: Hulu (available on Disney+ internationally) Episodes: 8 Starring: Amanda Seyfried, Naveen Andrews, William H. Macy, Laurie Metcalf, Stephen Fry, Dylan Minnette Based on: The ABC News podcast The Dropout, hosted by Rebecca Jarvis Awards: Emmy Award for Best Actress in a Limited Series (Amanda Seyfried), Golden Globe Award, Critics' Choice Award