Andrij Parekh to Direct Netflix's IVF Scandal Series 'The Retrievals

WHO:

Deadline - Andrij Parekh, Emmy-winning director from HBO’s "Succession"

Variety - Molly Smith Metzler, Emmy-nominated creator of "Sirens" and "Maid"

Variety - Susan Burton, creator of the podcast "The Retrievals"

WHAT:

Deadline - Andrij Parekh is set to direct two episodes of Netflix’s upcoming limited series "The Retrievals"

Variety - "The Retrievals" is adapted from a hit podcast and chronicles one woman’s crusade against a fertility center

WHERE:

Deadline - The announcement was made at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival

WHEN:

Variety - The series is described as an upcoming project, with no specific release date mentioned

WHY:

Variety - The series aims to address real-life issues surrounding IVF and the experiences of women in fertility treatments

HOW:

Deadline - The series will be directed by Andrij Parekh, who is also a prolific cinematographer

(UPDATED July 8, 2026 15:48 UTC)

Andrij Parekh, the Emmy-winning director known for HBO’s "Succession," is set to direct two episodes of Netflix’s upcoming limited series "The Retrievals," which is adapted from a popular podcast. The series chronicles one woman's crusade against a fertility center and aims to address real-life issues surrounding IVF and the experiences of women undergoing fertility treatments. This announcement was made at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, although no specific release date for the series has been mentioned yet.