Z: The Beginning of Everything

Z: The Beginning of Everything (2015-2017)

EndedScripted showDrama, Comedy

Z: The Beginning of Everything is a bio-series of the life of Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald, Southern Belle turned flapper, writer and icon of modern feminism. Starting right before Zelda meets unpublished writer F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1918, Z dives into the fascinating life of a woman ahead of her time and the story of the most famous, and infamous, couple of the Roaring 1920s.

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E10Best of Alljanv. 27, 2017
S01E09Quicksandjanv. 27, 2017
S01E08Playing Housejanv. 27, 2017
S01E07Where There Are Friends, There Are Richesjanv. 27, 2017
S01E06Lights! Camera! Fitzgerald!janv. 27, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Z: The Beginning of Everything' premiere?

'Z: The Beginning of Everything' premiered on January 27, 2017.

Who plays the lead role of Zelda Fitzgerald in 'Z: The Beginning of Everything'?

Christina Ricci portrays the character of Zelda Fitzgerald.

Is 'Z: The Beginning of Everything' based on a true story?

Yes, the show is based on the novel 'Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald' by Therese Anne Fowler, which is a fictionalized account of the life of Zelda Fitzgerald, the wife of writer F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Who created and developed 'Z: The Beginning of Everything'?

Dawn Prestwich and Nicole Yorkin are the creators and developers of 'Z: The Beginning of Everything.'

Where is 'Z: The Beginning of Everything' set?

The show is set in the 1920s and takes place in New York, Paris, and the American South.

Who directed the pilot episode of 'Z: The Beginning of Everything'?

Tim Blake Nelson directed the pilot episode of 'Z: The Beginning of Everything'.

What is the main focus of 'Z: The Beginning of Everything'?

The show focuses on the early relationship between Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald and the tumultuous life they led in the Jazz Age.

How many episodes are there in the first and only season of 'Z: The Beginning of Everything'?

The first and only season of 'Z: The Beginning of Everything' consists of 10 episodes.

What was the original title of the show before it was changed to 'Z: The Beginning of Everything'?

The original title of the show was 'Zelda,' but it was changed to 'Z: The Beginning of Everything' during development.

Who played the role of F. Scott Fitzgerald in 'Z: The Beginning of Everything'?

David Hoflin portrayed the character of F. Scott Fitzgerald.

What was Zelda Fitzgerald's maiden name?

Zelda Sayre was Zelda Fitzgerald's maiden name.

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