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The Dropout viewers saying the same thing about Amanda Seyfried drama

The new series tells the story of Elizabeth Holmes

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Nicky Morris
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Hulu's highly-anticipated drama, The Dropout, made its debut on the streaming platform last week and viewers have wasted no time binge-watching the first three episodes. 

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The series tells the true story of the rise and fall of disgraced biotechnology entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes and her company Theranos - and viewers are saying the same thing about the drama. 

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The show follows Elizabeth, who claimed her company would revolutionize the diagnosis of diseases with a radical blood test. However, once rumours of fraud started to circulate, the self-made billionaire quickly met her defeat. 

Viewers took to Twitter to comment on the first three episodes, with many praising the compelling series. One person wrote: "#TheDropout is very gripping and fascinating - I'm really digging it so far!" while another added: "Just finished the third episode of #TheDropout on @hulu. Good grief. Elizabeth Holmes is a brilliant, driven, terrifying sociopath."

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A third person called for the release of more episodes, commenting: "Binged all three episodes of #TheDropout It's SO good!!! Fabulous writing and gripping storytelling. Wish @TheDropoutHulu would drop all the remaining episodes in one go."

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Viewers praised the compelling drama

Amanda Seyfried plays the role of Elizabeth in the drama and viewers have applauded the actress for her outstanding performance. One person tweeted: "Amanda Seyfried is killing it in #TheDropout as Elizabeth Holmes. She is a phenomenal actress," while another added: "Amanda embodied this role from mannerisms, body language and the voice! Love it."

A third person wrote: "Amanda Seyfried is incredible in #TheDropout. I’m so invested in this story already!"

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Viewers applauded Amanda Seyfried for her portrayal of Elizabeth Holmes

Viewers also praised the catchy soundtrack which features plenty of great hits from the 2000s and 2010s. One person tweeted: "#TheDropout has no business having a soundtrack this good. Early 2000’s music can move mountains," while another added: "I’m watching #TheDropout and it’s distracting how great the soundtrack is, she’s literally just like me."

The first three episodes of The Dropout are available to watch on Hulu and Disney +, with the final four episodes being released on a weekly basis from March 10. 

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