I be perfectly honest, the sole reason I went into this was Cate Blanchett. I didn't knew any of the real life characters or much about the events depicted here.
Now, first, from the point of acting this was great. Even not knowing the real persons I enjoyed the performances very much. Especially Cate, I am a huge admirer of her. But there is no one in the cast who was bad or even slightly weak.
As for the story - like I mentioned I didn't knew the first thing, really. Not quite my time and not my country. They say that some things in the show are altered so I don't know what is true. I can only say something about the story as it is presented.
I had difficulties finding sympathie for any group. It was all really black and white. Both sides have valid points and both sides can be downright ridicoulous. And please, I am not against Equal Rights, I just comment on the show. The ERA Movement had to much trench fighting going on. Everyone wanted to add something, wanted his agenda pushed to the top. When people say: "This is what WE want" more often than not what they mean is "This is what I want".
For Phillys it was never about the cause anyway, it was all about her. It was a way to put herself into the spotlight to push her career. Tragically she was the prime excample of a woman who could have benefitted from the ERA. But in the end she got what she fought for instead of what she wanted.
I am a bit at a loss in terms of what rating to give. The production is great, acting like I said, too. The story is important to know and yet at the end I was left somewhat ..... indifferent. It wasn't as engaging for me as it probably needed to be. Therefore I choose "just" a 7 but it is one of the better 7s.

I was initially drawn to watching this limited series because the early 70s are a fascinating period to me (during which I was a child and have a spotty memory). I'm glad I did commit to the nine episodes, which are mostly 45 minutes to an hour long. First, the performances are amazing. I pretty much expect Cate Blanchett to be terrific in whatever she does, but the depth she brings to Schlafly is very moving. Rose Byrne disappears into Gloria Steinem, the underrated Tracey Ullman is perfect as irascible Betty Friedan, and the always wonderful Margo Martindale is a lot of fun as bellicose Bella Abzug. Second, the story weaves effectively between 6 or so main protagonists through several turbulent years yet it never feels like a "then this happened, then this happened" approach. The writing was smart and emotional. Truly a class A production. Where I felt it could have been better was a little more focus on Shirley Chisholm who seems a little short-changed (ironic, since under-representation vis a vis racism is a recurring issue). Her story is not only important as the first Black woman to run for President less than a decade after the repeal of Jim Crow laws, but clearly analogous to our current political times. Also, I came in expecting a Left Wing screed and while it does weigh more in that direction (Schlafly is seen at best as a tragic anti-hero), it did not come off as ham-fisted agitprop to me. The characters on the other side of the spectrum (most everyone) are also flawed; at times they are bitter, childish, indulgent, petty and surprise surprise even prejudiced. Another part of my enjoyment was the kitsch factor: the clothes, the music, a random reference to "Maude" (how could there not have been) and an amusing (but telling) comment by Friedan on how "Mary" never visits "Rhoda" in her apartment. Definitely recommend this to anyone who is interested in the the era and ERA - despite the dramatic liberties, that cast, and nostalgia for a very different time that feels very familiar still.