Inventing Anna
Netflix’s Inventing Anna tells the fictionalized true story of a scammer who climbed the ranks of New York City’s social elite and managed to fool them all. Image courtesy of Netflix.
Inventing Anna review by Zianna Weston
Created by: Shonda Rhimes
Rating: Most Excellent
Who is Anna Delvey? Is she a rich German heiress? Or Russian mafia? Or is she a heartless criminal? That’s what the Netflix limited series Inventing Anna is all about. The series is based on a true story, except for all the parts that are totally made up, and the show does a great job of giving us this cheeky reminder at the beginning of each episode.
The story is told from the point of view of an investigative journalist named Vivian (Anna Chlumsky) who is desperately trying to salvage her career before she gives birth to her first child. Her professional redemption hinges on her story about Anna Delvey (Julia Garner) and her research quickly becomes an obsession. But the deeper she goes down the rabbit hole, the more she is left scratching her head and wondering “who the f*ck is Anna Delvey?”.
At the beginning of every episode of Inventing Anna, the words “This whole story is completely true. Except for the parts that are totally made up” are creatively displayed on screen. Image courtesy of Netflix.
The show is upbeat, fun, and features a delightful soundtrack that will either inspire you to girlboss through your work day, or live a glamorous life defrauding NYC’s elite, your choice! In addition to a fun soundtrack, the wardrobe, filming locations, and editing all contribute to the fast-paced and larger-than-life persona that is Anna Delvey.
The actors performances carry the audience into a believably unbelievable world that is equal parts true crime, court room drama, and social media fever dream. If you’re looking for a highly bingeable show that delivers the drama the way that only Shonda Rhimes can, be sure to watch Inventing Anna on Netflix!
Written by Zianna Weston
Anna Chlumsky and Alexis Floyd give fantastic performances in the Netflix limited series Inventing Anna. Image courtesy of Netflix.
