Maid (TV series)

Maid is a 2021 American limited drama series on Netflix, adapted from Stephanie Land’s memoir *Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive*.

Maid is a 2021 American limited drama series on Netflix, adapted from Stephanie Land’s memoir *Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive*. It follows Alex Russell, a young mother who leaves an abusive relationship and struggles with poverty while working as a house cleaner to support her daughter. The series stars Margaret Qualley, with Andie MacDowell, Nick Robinson, and others in supporting roles.

Premise

Maid centers on Alex Russell, a young mother who leaves an abusive relationship and faces housing insecurity, bureaucratic barriers, and low-paying work. The series portrays her attempts to build a stable life for her daughter while employed as a maid.

Source material

The series was adapted from Stephanie Land’s memoir *Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive*. Sources describe the show as inspired by Land’s real-life experiences rather than a literal documentary retelling.

Cast

Margaret Qualley leads the series as Alex Russell, with Nick Robinson as Sean and Andie MacDowell as Paula. Other credited cast members mentioned in sources include Rylea Nevaeh Whittet, Raymond Ablack, Billy Burke, and Anika Noni Rose.

Release and format

Netflix released Maid as a limited series in 2021. Multiple sources describe it as a 10-episode production, and no second season was announced in the provided sources.