‘Mrs. Maisel’ Team’s New Ballet Drama ‘Étoile’ Trips Over Itself: TV Review
As a ballet enthusiast, I find myself immersed in the world of “Étoile,” where the main character, SuSu Li (LaMay Zhang), gracefully dances alone in the dimly lit rehearsal room at the Metropolitan Ballet. Meanwhile, in a bustling Manhattan nightclub, Jack and Geneviève are letting loose, trying to unwind before their impending meeting. The next morning, after an eventful night, Jack remains hesitant when Geneviève proposes swapping their top talents, a venture backed by the eccentric millionaire Crispin Shamblee (Simon Callow), whom Jack loathes. However, the MBT director’s stance shifts upon persuasion to borrow Cheyenne Toussant (Lou De Laâge), the ballet company’s most revered and challenging étoile from his Parisian counterpart. From that point forward, the duo races against time to prepare for the upcoming dance season as the freshly traded dancers navigate their way through unfamiliar territories in search of comfort zones.