Gaslit sheds light on Martha Mitchell's underrepresented role in the Watergate scandal, showing that it was more complicated than previously thought. The series accurately portrays Martha Mitchell's kidnapping after the Watergate break-in, based on her own accounts and corroboration from journalist Helen Thomas. Martha Mitchell faced dismissal, sexism, and blame from the Nixon administration, with even President Nixon himself holding her responsible for the Watergate scandal. Where to Watch Powered by

The Gaslit true story was one of political intrigue and nation-shaking scandal, and the miniseries approached the Watergate fiasco from a totally unique perspective. Released on Starz in 2022, the series follows Martha Mitchell (Julia Roberts) as she dares to take on the powerful Richard Nixon administration during the height of the Watergate scandal in the early 1970s. Steeped in history and anchored by amazing performances the series adapted the Slow Burn podcast from Leon Neyfakh which highlighted Mitchell's...