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The Reckoning

2023Show1 season4 episodes

CrimeDrama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes61%70%
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes61%70%

Summary

The life of Jimmy Savile, a man who, for decades, became one of the UK’s most influential celebrities, but in death has become one of the most reviled figures of modern history following revelations of extensive and horrific abuse.

Good for

  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You're watching with family

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The Reckoning episodes

1 season · 4 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 8.0
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 8.0
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 7.9
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 7.9

Cast

17 of 17 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Sandra Goldbacher, David Blair
Written by
Neil McKay
Produced by
Clare Shepherd

Everyone

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Facts

October 9, 2023 · October 17, 2023 · Ended

First aired
October 9, 2023
Last aired
October 17, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
1 country
Keywords
based on novel or book, based on true story

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Reckoning?"

Questions about The Reckoning

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Reckoning?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Reckoning worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 61%). Audiences rate it higher (73 out of 100) than critics (61).

How long does it take to watch The Reckoning?

16 h

About 16 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 233 minutes each, aired from 2023 to 2023.

Will I feel good after watching The Reckoning?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 0 for hopefulness.

Is The Reckoning plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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