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Anatomy of a Scandal

2022Show1 season6 episodesTV-MA

Drama
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic525.5Rotten Tomatoes57%48%

A nerve-racking, gripping drama series about everyday modern life and politics, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes · best: S1E5 "Episode #1.5" 7.5

Episodes

7.2

Story

Not everyone is entitled to the truth.

Sophie's privileged life as the wife of powerful politician James unravels when scandalous secrets surface — and he stands accused of a shocking crime.

Feels like

  • Political Thriller
  • Legal Drama
  • Non-Linear Narrative
  • Class Privilege Critique
  • Psychological Tension
  • Power Dynamics
  • Elite Dysfunction
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • British Miniseries

Cast

24 of 41 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
SJ Clarkson
Written by
Melissa James Gibson, David E. Kelley
Produced by
Mark Kinsella
Music by
Johan Söderqvist

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Facts

April 15, 2022 · April 15, 2022 · Ended

First aired
April 15, 2022
Last aired
April 15, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Anatomy of a Scandal?"

Questions about Anatomy of a Scandal

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Where can I stream Anatomy of a Scandal?

Netflix

In the United States, Anatomy of a Scandal streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Anatomy of a Scandal worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 52).

How long does it take to watch Anatomy of a Scandal?

5 h

About 5 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2022 to 2022.

Will I feel good after watching Anatomy of a Scandal?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for melancholy and 7 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.