I'll Take Manhattan

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| 1987 | 1 season | Drama, Period

I’ll Take Manhattan is Judith Krantz’s bold saga of ambition, love, and power—set against the glittering backdrop of New York City’s high-stakes publishing world. At its heart is Maxi Amberville (Valerie Bertinelli), a rebellious, headstrong heiress determined to protect her family’s legacy after the untimely death of her father. I’ll Take Manhattan is a tale of family loyalty, fierce ambition, and a woman’s fight to claim both her independence and her empire in the city that never sleeps.

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I'll Take Manhattan - Part 1

I'll Take Manhattan - Part 1

Set in the late 1940s, Zachary “Zach” Amberville, once a daring World War II pilot and now a thriving businessman, finds himself enamored with Nina Stern, a talented woman on his staff. Yet Nina chooses ambition over settling down, leaving Zach heartbroken. Seeking a fresh start, he leaves Manhattan for London, where he is captivated by Lily Davina Adamsfield, a graceful ballerina from an aristocratic family.

I'll Take Manhattan - Part 2

I'll Take Manhattan - Part 2

New York, 1960. Zachary and Lily drift further apart, leading Zachary to reach out to Nina once more. At first Nina resists, but she eventually gives in to his charm and agrees to work for him, with the condition that they have a child together. Meanwhile, Lily finds herself expecting another baby with Cutter, who pressures her to end the pregnancy.

I'll Take Manhattan - Part 3

I'll Take Manhattan - Part 3

In the present day, Maxi’s relationship with Rocco continues to deepen. She confides in India, sharing both her joy over expecting Rocco’s child and the secret she has yet to reveal—that she is Zachary Amberville’s daughter.

I'll Take Manhattan - Part 4

I'll Take Manhattan - Part 4

Maxi gives birth to a daughter she names Angelica. At Lily’s urging, she hires a nanny to help care for the child. Tension soon grows in Maxi and Rocco’s marriage as they clash over their lifestyle. Maxi objects to raising their family in Rocco’s modest apartment, while Rocco insists they should not depend on Maxi’s family wealth.

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