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Revelation

2020Show1 season3 episodes

76
GreatGoodWatch score

A nerve-racking, deeply moving documentary series about society and everyday modern life.

Good for binge-friendly · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 3 episodes · best: S1E2 "A Dangerous Place To Be A Child" 9.1

Episodes

8.9

Story

Abuse was not a failure of the system. It was the system.

In a world television first, Revelation takes cameras into the criminal trials of notorious Catholic priests accused of sex crimes against children. Through a series of extraordinary interviews filmed during the trials, Revelation uncovers the secret lives and motivations of some of the most reviled men of modern times. How does a man of God become a predator of children? Revelation culminates in the Vatican with the story of a high ranking Cardinal accused of abusing boys in an orphanage in Australia. Across three compelling episodes Revelation presents the deepest portrayal of the culture and system that protected perpetrators of heinous crimes against children.

Feels like

  • Investigative Documentary
  • True Crime
  • Systemic Abuse
  • Religious Institutions
  • Disturbing & Graphic
  • Social Commentary
  • Psychological Impact
  • Ethical Questions
  • Bleak & Unsettling

Cast

Crew

Written by
Tony Jones
Produced by
Nial Fulton

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Facts

March 17, 2020 · April 2, 2020 · Ended

First aired
March 17, 2020
Last aired
April 2, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes, Strong Language
Genres
Documentary, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, United States
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

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Questions about Revelation

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Revelation worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.9).

How long does it take to watch Revelation?

5 h

About 5 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 90 minutes each, aired from 2020 to 2020.

Will I feel good after watching Revelation?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Revelation plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.