The production revolves around the chaotic and mysterious life of a businesswoman who makes morally questionable decisions.
Disney+ It is one of the most installed streaming platforms on Argentine devices, and recently expanded its offering with the unification with Star+, adding a wide variety of content including series, movies and sporting events.
Within the series that can be found on Disney+ is “The Dropout“, which focuses on the true story of Elizabeth Holmes and her biotech company, Theranos, destined to revolutionize blood testing. “The Dropout” is based on a podcast of the same name produced by ABC News, and the series offers an in-depth look at the ambition, the fraud and the consequences of Holmes and Theranos’ actions.
What is The Dropout, Disney+ series about?
The series explores how Holmes managed to attract multi-million dollar investments and build a company valued at billions of dollars, even though Theranos’ technology never worked as promised. Eventually, it was revealed that Theranos’ analysis results were inaccurate and unreliablewhich led to investigations and the company’s downfall.
The series explores themes such as Holmes’s unbridled ambition and ethically questionable decisions, the fine line between disruptive innovation and fraud, and the toxic corporate culture that perpetuated the deception. It also focuses on the human repercussions, including the lives affected by inaccurate test results and the impact on employees and partners.
Trailer for The Dropout, Disney+ series
Cast of The Dropout, Disney+ series
- Amanda Seyfried
- Naveen Andrews
- Elizabeth Marvel
- Dylan Minnette
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