In the 1960s, brilliant chemist Elizabeth Zott faces rampant sexism in her lab, finds unexpected love, and reinvents herself as a TV cooking host who blends science with empowerment.
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In the 1960s, brilliant chemist Elizabeth Zott faces rampant sexism in her lab, finds unexpected love, and reinvents herself as a TV cooking host who blends science with empowerment.
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Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman. But it’s the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute takes a very unscientific view of equality. Except for one: Calvin Evans; the lonely, brilliant, Nobel–prize nominated grudge-holder who falls in love with—of all things—her mind. True chemistry results.But like science, life is unpredictable. Which is why a few ...
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Romance & sex
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Brief fade-to-black romantic encounters; no explicit on-page sex scenes. Major plot point involving rape and sexual assault; includes coercion, harassment, and pedophilia references.
Violence & gore
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Scenes of physical assault and a car accident; some descriptions of injury but not highly graphic.
Profanity
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Occasional mild profanity and strong language in dialogue.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcohol consumption and drug use; not glamorized.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Minor references to anti-gay hatred; no central LGBTQIA+ characters or relationships.
Religious content
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Themes of religious bigotry and criticism of organized religion; recurring but not devotional.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements.
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Central messaging on feminism, misogyny, and women's empowerment in a male-dominated society.
Self-harm / suicide
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Depictions of suicide ideation and one suicide attempt; discussed in aftermath.
Abuse & suffering
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Child abuse, parental abuse, domestic violence, workplace harassment, and systemic sexism; includes forced pregnancy. Major plot point involving rape and sexual assault; includes coercion, harassment, and pedophilia references.
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