Episodes: Series - The Offer - 2022

Producer Albert S. Ruddy acquires the rights to adapt "The Godfather" into a movie.

Al Ruddy and Bettye McCartt face mounting opposition over The Godfather, while Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo are writing the screenplay.

The pressure to deliver the script mounts when Ruddy meets up with Colombo.

After Marlon Brando and Al Pacino are nominated to star in the film, Ruddy has to deal with a number of problems.

Ruddy and Bettye struggle as filming approaches, and tension is high between Colombo and Joe Gallo.

As Ruddy deals with the aftermath of the catastrophic press conference, Evans hatches a plan to save Paramount.

Unhappy with the footage, Barry Lapidus devises a possible coup, while Ruddy tries to keep Coppola and Pacino.

Following the rally, Gallo threatens the film's production budget, while Ruddy does his best to protect the financing for filming in Sicily.

While the production faces difficulties in Sicily, Ruddy leaves early to convince Evans to straighten up his act.

The Godfather is released to critical and commercial success, and the drama begins during the 45th Oscars.