Top 10 Things The Dropout Got Factually Right & Wrong

What did "The Dropout" right right and wrong? For this list, we’ll be looking at what’s fiction and what’s stranger than fiction in this Hulu miniseries about the rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes. Our countdown includes Brendan Morris, Holmes' voice, Theranos partnering with Walgreens, and more! What do YOU think of "The Dropout?" Let us know in the comments!

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[trinaq]

I really liked this show, there seems to be a trend of "Based on a true story" dramas recently. I love how Amanda gradually deepened her voice as the episodes progressed.

[melissanoyb]

Oh damn. I'm even more disgusted with Elizabeth Holmes now I know that Ian Gibbeon's story and suicide are accurate. So sad 💔😭

[Lunasent]

The part about Ian Gibbons broke my heart. When he said, "I thought she was my friend." I started bawling. I also have a weakness for sweet old men because they remind me of my Grandpa. My favorite scene was when he and Brendan were throwing shade and he won it by saying, "I'm having more fun being so fucking British." and drops the tea filter into his mug. They started as rivals then became good friends and they respected one another. I know they weren't that close in real life but I admire Tony Nugent taking it upon himself to send out the email to his close colleagues.

[christineparis]

All these idols who "dropped out" were monied kids of wealthy parents. They had a lot less in the way of obstacles than the average person. THEY ALSO HAD THE CASH TO INVEST. The average joe doesn't get into Stanford, whether they drop out or not. There is a terrible idea that dropping out was a sign of success...

[Yikkoofficial]

It’s ironic that her dad was scammed in the Enron scandal and Holmes became a scammer herself.

[crystalmayfield]

I worked in a large medical lab for 13 years. She deserves all the prison time and should've been found guilty of patient harm too. Gross negligence on her part probably because she didn't understand the lab 🙃 a college degree would've helped.

[DTReal]

By far this is my favorite based on true story series because i’m a nurse and this is close to my heart. I hate how she put the patients life at risk and not even apologetic

[Vanessa-edgb]

Not just Amanda Seyfried, the whole cast of "the Dropout" is great, even the minor characters.

[laurastarck]

Medical Lab professional here- they did a great job telling the story. You can't disrupt the lab industry if you don't know anything about it

[Vimora-]

The most grotesque moment of the series: The lawyer, who was covering for Theranos the whole time, lectures Elizabeth in the last episode from a moral high horse.

[dino]

Can’t believe there was no mention of one of the top heroes of this entire mess, Erika Cheung

[andrelaszlo]

1. Ian Gibbons' tragic death: Right 14:12
2. Holmes' voice: Right 10:37
3. Theranos' famous endorsements & investors: Right 9:07
4. Theranos partnering with Wahlgreens: Right 7:32
5. Holmes' relationship with Sunny Balwani: Right 6:22
6. Trying to fix device in Switzerland: Right 5:04
7. Brendan Morris: Right & Wrong (character based on Tony Nugent) 4:02
8. Theranos' clinical trial on terminal patients: Right 2:42
9. Holmes met Rakesh Madhava at college: Right & wrong (character based on Shaunak Roy) 1:39
10. Elizabeth Holmes dropped out of Stanford: Right 0:32

Honorable mentions:
- Holme's father worked Enron: Right (he was a VP) 12:02
- Lucas asked Avie Tevanian to resign: Right 12:19
- Lucas tried removing Holmes as CEO: Right 12:37
- Ku didn't have his car the day he was fired: Right 12:54
- Richard Fuisz lawsuit: Right 13:07
- Phyllis Gardner suspected Elizabeth: Right 13:31

[rayneozier]

The story of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos has always fascinated me. I honestly believe at first she had truly noble intentions. But her ambitions turned her into a monster. She knew damn well the technology was years away from matching her vision, but she didn’t care. At the end of the day she was playing with people’s lives and she deserves her punishment.

[crocketmeow]

The heroes episode, featuring Tyler and Erika was accurate, and arguably, the most important turning point of the series.

[starofairdrie]

Poor Ian Gibbons, how he was treated and how his widow was treated was disgraceful. Plus Tylenol overdoses cause a lingering, horrible death of liver failure.

[roku]

I liked The Dropout. Why they kept saying Elizabeth Holmes was an “attractive blonde” is a BIG STRETCH. The real Holmes wasn’t at all attractive but Amanda Seyfried certainly is!

[ien]

It's so cringe to see her in these interviews now and how stupid these politicians fall for her lies.

[flazada]

Amanda is a great actress, severely underrated. She used to date my ex-cousin in law for a short time back in the late 2000's. He's a LA realtor. I've heard she's a sweetheart

[CatJabZ]

I thought Seyfried was phenomenal in this series and this role. In reality, I do hope Holmes is served hot justice for the pain she caused patients and making it harder for women entrepreneurs to find funding. However, not totally sorry she duped DeVos and the other millionaire dipshits out of their money.

[jazs]

This show was incredibly done. Amanda was phenomenal.