Maid (2021)
A raw and emotionally charged Netflix limited series about survival, resilience, and a mother's fierce determination to forge a better life.
Maid - Series Information
- Original Title: Maid
- First Air Year: 2021
- Last Air Year: 2021
- Created by: Molly Smith Metzler
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 10
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: September 30, 2021 (United States - TV-MA), September 30, 2021 (Canada - 18+), September 30, 2021 (United Kingdom - 15), September 30, 2021 (Germany - 16), September 30, 2021 (France - 16), September 30, 2021 (India - U/A 16+), September 30, 2021 (Australia - MA 15+), September 30, 2021 (Brazil - 16), September 30, 2021 (Mexico - C), September 30, 2021 (Spain - 16), September 30, 2021 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: Netflix
- Production Companies: Warner Bros. Television, LuckyChap Entertainment, John Wells Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
- Alternative Titles: Las cosas por limpiar (MX), ชีวิตเปื้อนเหงื่อ (TH), Las cosas por limpiar (AR), 女佣 (CN), 女佣浮生录 (SG), 메이드 (KR), Las cosas por limpiar (CO)
Maid - Plot
After fleeing an abusive relationship, a young mother finds a job cleaning houses as she fights to provide for her child and build them a better future.
Maid - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see the story of Alex unfold:
Hard work, low pay and a mother's will to survive.
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Maid - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Molly Smith Metzler
Main Cast
- Margaret Qualley
- Nick Robinson
- Andie MacDowell
- Rylea Nevaeh Whittet
- Anika Noni Rose
- Tracy Vilar
- BJ Harrison
- Billy Burke
- Raymond Ablack
- Xavier de Guzman
Writers
- Molly Smith Metzler
- Colin McKenna
- Bekah Brunstetter
- Marcus Gardley
- Michelle Denise Jackson
Executive Producers
- John Wells
- Margot Robbie
- Brett Hedblom
- Tom Ackerley
- Stephanie Land
Maid - FAQs
Is Maid based on a true story?
Yes, Maid is based on Stephanie Land's 2019 memoir Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive. Land drew on her own experiences as a single mother who cleaned houses while navigating poverty, domestic abuse, and the social welfare system to build a better life for her daughter.
Where can you stream Maid online?
Maid is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Netflix remains the primary platform where the full limited series is available for subscribers.
Who are the main actors in Maid?
Maid stars Margaret Qualley as Alex Russell, Nick Robinson as Sean Boyd, and Andie MacDowell as Paula Langley. The supporting cast includes Rylea Nevaeh Whittet as Maddy, Anika Noni Rose as Regina, Billy Burke as Hank, and Raymond Ablack as Nate.
Will there be a Season 2 of Maid?
No, Maid was conceived and produced as a limited series with no plans for a second season. Creator Molly Smith Metzler has confirmed the story is complete as told in its single ten-episode run. The series concluded in 2021 and its status is listed as Ended.
How was Maid received by critics?
Maid was widely praised by critics, earning a Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Reviewers highlighted Margaret Qualley's powerful lead performance, the emotionally grounded writing, and the series' unflinching portrayal of poverty and domestic abuse. It became one of Netflix's most-watched limited series of 2021.
What is Maid about?
Maid follows Alex, a young mother who escapes an abusive partner and takes a job cleaning houses to support her toddler daughter. The series explores poverty, the welfare system, and emotional resilience as Alex navigates bureaucratic obstacles and personal hardship in pursuit of independence and stability.
What is the content rating for Maid?
Maid is rated TV-MA, meaning it is intended for mature audiences only. The series contains depictions of domestic abuse, emotional manipulation, poverty, and adult themes that may not be suitable for viewers under 17. Parental guidance is strongly advised.
How many episodes does Maid have?
Maid consists of 10 episodes across its single limited series season. All episodes were released simultaneously on Netflix on September 30, 2021, making it ideal for binge-watching. Each episode runs approximately 45 to 60 minutes, delivering a complete, self-contained narrative arc.
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