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Ryan Murphy knows how to create exciting shows that are full of exciting twists — hello American Horror Story — but the premiere of Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans may be his most tantalizing series yet. Based on the newly released episodes viewers can expect to see things that make the Real Housewives feuds look like petty banter. Just thinking about everything we've seen so far is making us equally hot and cold.
Here's everything we know about Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans.
Recap of "Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans": Episode 1
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Brace yourselves because the first two episodes of Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans premiered last night on FX and they've already left us reeling. The pilot episode began with a scene of an older Truman Capote (Tom Hollander) staring at swans swimming in a lake in 1984, no doubt reminiscing about the time he knew the real 'swans' of society. We then see him in 1968 meeting with Babe Paley (Naomi Watts) and it's clear their relationship is one that's built on trust. In a matter of moments, we find out that Babe's husband William — aka Bill — has been having a long-term affair with Mary 'Happy' Rockefeller and she's grown tired of it.
We quickly see how Capote's persuasive nature encourages Babe to leverage Bill's extramarital affair to her advantage and he supplies her with something 'extra' for her troubles. We're then shown how Capote was able to intermingle with high society with a flashback that involves Bill and Babe inviting him to dinner. By the end of first episode, viewers are able to see the masterful and deceitful ways Capote gained the trust of those around him in order to fuel his writing career.
Before all is said and done, Ann Woodward (Demi Moore) has committed suicide due to the revelation that she intentionally killed her husband. However, Slim Keith (Diane Lane) is determined to show Capote he won't have the last word.
Recap of "Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans" : Episode 2 "Ice Water in Their Veins"
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The beginning of the second episode shows that Babe has been diagnosed with lung cancer, but she's opting for a treatment that isn't as harsh. She's yet to tell the other swans what's going on despite getting sick shortly after Ann's funeral. We're introduced to Lee Radziwill (Calista Flockhart) and she, along with Slim, are ready to cut Capote out of their lives. After everyone agrees to do the same, the ladies successfully give him the cold shoulder. This definitely counts as the earlier version of 'ghosting' someone.
However, C.Z. Guest (Chloë Sevigny) decides she misses their old friend and has lunch with him. Slim quickly finds out and basically lets her friend know that she could be next if she decides to keep interacting with the stain of their high society circle. Despite the fact Capote manages to find another circle to mingle with, he's on a downward spiral that includes alcoholism, a dark vision of his dead mother Lillie Mae Faulk (Jessica Lange), and being in an abusive relationship with John O'Shea (Russell Tovey).
What's the premise of "Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans?"
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According to Variety, Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans shows the feud that occurs between Truman Capote and influential women he surrounds himself with. In a harsh betrayal, Capote writes a scathing exposé called La Côte Basque, 1965” that has damning effects.
We predict there's going to be a lot of sex, money and other salacious activity involved in this series.
Who's the cast?
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Viewers are in for a treat because Ryan Murphy has tapped an all-star cast to lead Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans. We'll be seeing the following:
- Tom Hollander as Truman Capote
- Naomi Watts as Babe Paley
- Treat Williams as TV Exec William Paley, Babe Paley's husband
- Chloë Sevigny as C.Z. Guest
- Diane Lane as Slim Keith
- Molly Ringwald as Joanne Carson
- Calista Flockhart as Lee Radziwell
- Demi Moore as Ann Woodward
Where does the series take place?
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Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans takes place in the socialite capital of the world — New York.
When can viewers start streaming "Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans?"
New episodes of Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans will premiere on FX every Thursday!
How many episodes will be available to watch?
There are 6 episodes left!
Is "Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans" a new show?
As reported by Variety, Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans is actually the second part of Murphy's Feud "anthology series." Season 1 centered the intense feud between starlets Joan Crawford (Jessica Lange) and Bette Davis (Susan Sarandon) during the '60s.
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