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The Offer
From The TV IV
| The Offer | |
| Premiere | April 28, 2022 |
| Finale | June 16, 2022 |
| Airs | streaming |
| Creator | Michael Tolkin |
| Network/Provider | Paramount+ (USA/Canada/Australia)
TVNZ+ (New Zealand) |
| Style | 60-minute drama |
| Company | The White Mountain Company, Albert S. Ruddy Productions, Big Dreams Entertainment, Paramount Television Studios |
| Episodes | 10 |
| Origin | USA |
| Watch Now | Paramount+ |
From Paramount Television Studios, The Offer is based on Oscar-winning producer Albert S. Ruddy's extraordinary, never-before-seen experiences of making The Godfather.
Contents |
Cast
Episodes
| # | Title | Written By | Directed By | Released | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Seat at the Table | Michael Tolkin | Dexter Fletcher | April 28, 2022 | ||||
| After ditching his job at the Rand Corporation for a shot in Hollywood, Al Ruddy wins the job to produce Mario Puzo's bestselling novel, "The Godfather" for Paramount Pictures. Joe Colombo, a rising crime boss in the New York City Mafia, has a darker fate in mind for the picture. | ||||||||
| 2 | Warning Shots | Michael Tolkin & Leslie Greif |
Dexter Fletcher | April 28, 2022 | ||||
| With Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo penning the script, Al Ruddy and Bettye McCartt confront an ever-growing list of opposition to "The Godfather" including Frank Sinatra, LA Gangster Mickey Cohen, and the Colombo led Italian-American Civil Rights League. Meanwhile, Robert Evans and Gulf & Western’s Barry Lapidus lock horns over the creative direction of Paramount Pictures. Teleplay by Michael Tolkin & Leslie Greif and Michael Tolkin & Nikki Toscano & Kevin J. Hynes | ||||||||
| 3 | Fade In | Michael Tolkin & Leslie Greif and Russell Rothberg & Mona Mira & Michael Tolkin |
Adam Arkin | April 28, 2022 | ||||
| Pressure mounts for the scripts' delivery after Ruddy is forced to sit down with Joe Colombo and Evans finds himself navigating hot waters with Gulf & Western’s CEO Charlie Bluhdorn. Meanwhile, Bluhdorn takes an interest in Bettye. | ||||||||
| 4 | The Right Shade of Yellow | Michael Tolkin & Leslie Greif |
Adam Arkin | May 5, 2022 | ||||
| With Marlon Brando and Al Pacino in contention for leading roles in "The Godfather," Ruddy is caught in the line of fire between Evans and Coppola and must pick a side. After gaining Joe Colombo's support, Ruddy gets an uncomfortable glimpse of his new friend’s loyalty. The rising stakes surrounding "The Godfather" continues to strain Ruddy's relationship with Francoise. Teleplay by Michael Tolkin & Leslie Greif and Michael Tolkin & Nikki Toscano | ||||||||
| 5 | Kiss the Ring | Michael Tolkin & Leslie Greif and Michael Tolkin |
Colin Bucksey | May 12, 2022 | ||||
| Ruddy and Bettye combat logistical nightmares with principal photography quickly approaching. As the Mob continues to ingrain itself in the making of the film, tensions rise between Colombo and notorious hot head Crazy Joe Gallo. Teleplay by Michael Tolkin | ||||||||
| 6 | A Stand Up Guy | Nikki Toscano | Colin Bucksey | May 19, 2022 | ||||
| Ruddy deals with the fallout from the disastrous press conference while Evans creates a plan to save Paramount. Bettye takes action as the first day of filming is compromised due to collisions with Gulf & Western, Paramount, and the Mafia. | ||||||||
| 7 | Mr. Producer | Kevin J. Hynes | Gwyneth Horder-Payton | May 26, 2022 | ||||
| Dissatisfied with the footage, Barry Lapidus orchestrates a potential coup as Ruddy initiates a bold plan to save both Coppola and Pacino's jobs. Crime boss Carlo Gambino questions Colombo's leadership as he holds another large Italian-American Civil Rights League rally. | ||||||||
| 8 | Crossing That Line | Russell Rothberg | Gwyneth Horder-Payton | June 2, 2022 | ||||
| In the bloody aftermath of the Italian-American Civil Rights League rally, Gallo threatens "The Godfather's" production budget as Ruddy struggles to protect the funding for Sicily. Evans continues to spiral after the breakup of his marriage with Ali MacGraw, allowing Barry Lapidus to capitalize. | ||||||||
| 9 | It's Who We Are | Nikki Toscano & Mona Mira |
Adam Arkin | June 9, 2022 | ||||
| As the production contends with the challenges of filming in Sicily, Ruddy leaves early to help get Evans back on track. Post-production disputes with Lapidus threaten Coppola's vision for the edit and Bettye starts to think about her next move. | ||||||||
| 10 | Brains and Balls | Nikki Toscano & Russell Rothberg & Michael Tolkin |
Adam Arkin | June 16, 2022 | ||||
| "The Godfather" is released to rave reviews and box office records. Drama unfolds at the 45th Academy Awards. | ||||||||
In-Depth
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