The Act is a true-crime anthology series that delves into the disturbing real-life cases behind headline-grabbing stories. The show's first season focuses on the toxic relationship between Dee Dee Blanchard and her daughter, Gypsy Rose, revealing a complex web of deception, abuse, and ultimately, murder. Starring Patricia Arquette and Joey King, the series explores themes of manipulation and the lengths to which individuals will go to escape their circumstances.