Inspired by a true crime story, “The Girl from Plainville” stars Elle Fanning as Michelle Carter, a 17 year old who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for encouraging the death of her boyfriend through calls and texts. The eight-part limited series is now streaming on Hulu.
How to Watch ‘The Girl from Plainville’
- The first 3 episodes are available on March 29
- Stream on Hulu
- New episodes streaming weekly through May 3
About ‘The Girl from Plainville’
“The Girl From Plainville” is inspired by the true story of Michelle Carter’s unprecedented “texting-suicide” case. Based on the Esquire article of the same name by Jesse Barron, the limited series explores Carter’s relationship with Conrad Roy III and the events that led to his death and, later, her conviction of involuntary manslaughter.
The series stars Elle Fanning (Michelle Carter), Chloë Sevigny (Lynn Roy), Colton Ryan (Conrad “Coco” Roy III), Cara Buono (Gail Carter), Kai Lennox (David Carter), and Norbert Leo Butz (Conrad “Co” Roy II).