The New Look is an American television series that is based on the life of French fashion designer Christian Dior. The biographical drama series is created by Todd A. Kessler and tells the rise of Dior and the creation of the eponymous French business house. It premiered in February 2024 and so far eight episodes have aired.
The New Look Episode 9 has generated a lot of excitement because of the way the previous episode ended. So if you want to know about its preview, release date, and others, we are here to help.
What Is The New Look All About?
The New Look chronicles the journey of Christian Dior (played by Ben Mendelsohn) who lived in Paris and started his own business. Just after World War II, he launched a fashion line which was titled New Look around that time which inspired the title of the series.
The series also takes a look at his personal life as well as his rivalry with Coco Chanel (Juliette Binoche) who ran the Chanel fashion line. It premiered on February 14th, 2024 on Apple TV+. Mark A. Baker, Lorenzo di Bonaventura, and Todd A. Kessler are serving as its executive producers.
What Happened In The New Look Episode 8?
The New Look Episode 8 is titled I Love You Most of All and it was released on March 20th, 2024. The episode follows Coco who is confronted by her past as she heads back to Paris.
She gets a shock when Carmel Snow (played by Glenn Close) discloses that Coco won’t be featured in her magazine. This is because of the rumors which suggest that she has tie-ups with the Nazis. However, Carmel lets her perfume be promoted.
Later, we see Spatz once again showing up to Coco and asking for financial assistance just like before. There is also a hint about Elsa’s association with the British intelligence. Meanwhile, Bernard gets a visit from his brother Christian. Right after the return, Christian finds out about the demise of his father. Towards the end, we see him experiencing pain and he starts drawing to find peace.
What Can We Expect From The New Look Episode 9?
The New Look Episode 9 is named Will You Return and it will explore all the threads that were explored in the previous episode. It will showcase the relationship between Carmel Snow and Coco who had asked the latter to come back to Paris. We might see the possible repercussions of Coco’s rumored alliance with the Nazis and further it will impact her business.
Meanwhile, Christian is grieving the death of his father and we see him sketching. He also meets a girl named Maria Thérèse and the upcoming episode might explore their dynamic even more. As Spatz tries to turn Elsa and Coco against each other, we will get to see how Coco handles the entire situation.
Another important plotline is the arrest of Elsa which will affect Coco. The audience got to know that the popular design of the Bar suit was created when Christian was feeling sad and displeased.
Do We Have A Release Date?
The New Look Episode 9 is slated to release on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, March 27th, 2024. It will be premiered at 12 am (ET) with an estimated runtime between 36 to 60 minutes. The teleplay has been penned by Jason Rabe, while Jason Rabe and Carter Harris have written the story.
The makers of The New Look have already started working on its second season considering the popularity of the show. It’s shooting was impacted by the writer’s-actor’s strike in Hollywood in late 2023.
Conclusion
Christian Dior is a very influential name in the field of fashion. His name and his brand are present in different countries across the globe. The New Look tells his story and the rise of the Dior name in a very riveting way.
Ben Mendelsohn perfectly becomes the character and embodies all the mannerisms in an accurate way. The series is a classic example of fine writing and direction coupled with great performances.Since a lot is at stake, The New Look Episode 9 is a very anticipated episode of the series.
