How to watch the new dance drama series ‘Étoile’
How to watch the new dance drama series ‘Étoile’
The new series comes from the creators of ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ and ‘Bunheads.’
Amy Sherman-Palladino is diving back into the world of ballet with the new dance-world comedy series “Étoile.” Created alongside her husband and Dan Palladino, the series follows two renowned ballet companies on opposite sides of the Atlantic as they attempt the unthinkable gambit in hopes of saving their institutions. The eight-episode season will premiere on Prime Video on Thursday, April 24. You can binge the entire series with a 30-day free trial to Prime Video.
How to watch ‘Étoile’
- When: Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:01 a.m. ET
- TV: Prime Video
- Stream: Watch with a 30-day free trial to Prime Video.
- From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.
Everything you need to know to stream ‘Étoile’
What time will ‘Étoile’ air?
All eight episodes in the first season of “Étoile” will premiere on Prime Video on Thursday, April 24 at 3:01 a.m. ET. Amazon is opting to go with a binge-drop for the series instead of a weekly release, like the Palladinos’ other Prime Video series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.”
Why do we recommend Prime Video for watching ‘Étoile’?
Simply put, because it’s the only place that you can. The new series is a Prime Video exclusive, so if you want to follow all of the dance-world shenanigans in “Étoile,” you will need to head there.
Can you watch ‘Étoile’ for free?
Yes, you can! For new customers, Amazon offers a 30-day free trial, which is plenty of time to binge all eight episodes. Additionally, if you are an Amazon Prime member, you also have a free subscription to Prime Video, whether you realize it or not. So, if you get free shipping from Prime, but you didn’t realize it came with streaming, you are essentially able to watch the show for free.
Prime Video
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Watch a trailer for ‘Étoile’
About ‘Étoile’
From the collective creators and producers of “Gilmore Girls,” “Bunheads,” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” this new series takes them inside the high-stakes, somewhat ridiculous world of ballet. In New York and Paris, two world-renowned ballet companies are struggling to survive until they decide to swap their best dancers in hopes of generating enough interest to get things right.
“Étoile” follows the dancers and artistic staffs of these two companies as they navigate this ambitious plan that just might decide their professional and creative futures.
The series will feature numerous stars who will be familiar to audiences who have watched Amy Sherman-Palladino shows in the past, including Emmy-winner Luke Kirby, Gideon Glick, and Yanic Truesdale. Also leading the series will be Charlotte Gainsbourg, Lou de Laâge, David Alvarez, Ivan du Pontavice, Taïs Vinolo, David Haig, LaMay Zhang, and Simon Callow.
Étoile
In an ambitious gambit to save their storied institutions, two world-renowned ballet companies in New York City and Paris swap their most talented stars.
Other shows by Amy Sherman-Palladino
If the eight-episode binge of “Étoile” gets your juices flowing for more hyper-intelligent, fast-paced banter, then you can check out the three other shows created by Amy Sherman-Palladino, all of which she also produced with her director husband Dan.
While short-lived, if you want to stick in the world of ballet — albeit at a much lower level — you should check out ABC Family’s “Bunheads.” It only lasted one season, but it is a delightful gem set in a youth ballet school of a show that showed how the Palladinos could navigate the world of dance.
Of course, the genius writing and storytelling of “Gilmore Girls” and “Mrs. Maisel” will provide even more opportunities to immerse yourself in the rapid-fire, walk-and-talk style of ASP.
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Gilmore Girls
October 5, 2000Set in the charming town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, the series follows the captivating lives of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, a mother/daughter pair who have a relationship most people only dream of.
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Bunheads
June 11, 2012Michelle, a Las Vegas showgirl, impulsively marries a man, moves to his sleepy coastal town, and takes an uneasy role at her new mother-in-law’s dance school.
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The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
March 16, 2017It’s 1958 Manhattan and Miriam “Midge” Maisel has everything she’s ever wanted - the perfect husband, kids, and Upper West Side apartment. But when her life suddenly takes a turn and Midge must start over, she discovers a previously unknown talent - one that will take her all the way from the comedy clubs of Greenwich Village to a spot on Johnny Carson’s couch.
