
EPISODE 1.1
Becoming Halston
Looking to reinvent himself, Halston sets out to create a
... More signature look, assembling a design team and finding inspiration in new friend Liza Minnelli.LessThe rise and fall story of American fashion designer Halston, played by Ewan McGregor in an Emmy-winning role, the man who built an empire through style before his life flew out of control.
"Halston" doesn't merit the kind of adulation that its namesake craved, but strictly in terms of garnering attention, combining a marquee star with juicy material is one of those things that never goes out of style.
Full reviewWhat makes the whole thing work, start to finish, is McGregor’s huge, bizarre, involved, and inspired turn as Halston.
Full reviewThis compelling epic about ego that embeds you in his world of brilliant designs and self-sabotage. It doesn’t hurt that it has a career-best performance from Ewan McGregor as its center.
Full reviewThe series is littered with incidents that seem like they could be focal events if only Halston had focus, or structuring devices if only the show had structure.
Full reviewHalston is clean, sleek and beautiful to look at – but you might find yourself wishing it was a little messier around the edges.
Full reviewHalston is glossy and occasionally captivating, and the costumes and production design are gorgeous to look at, and for some viewers, that’ll be enough.
Full reviewIt takes time to earn viewers’ sympathy for the main character, and it isn’t until the last two episodes that it really gets under his skin.
Full reviewHalston: Limited Series is available to stream in New Zealand now on Netflix.
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