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How to Create a Sex Scandal
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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.
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About
The story has many sides. The truth is only one of them.
In 2005, the sleepy community of Mineola, Texas, is thrown into turmoil when local children reveal shocking stories about a pedophile sex ring that took place at a local swingers club. As arrests are made, life sentences handed down, and lives ruined, it soon becomes apparent that there is a lot more to the story than meets the eye. Now, the startling long-term repercussions of the scandal are revealed.
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MediocreGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is How to Create a Sex Scandal rated?
TV-14Sexual contentDisturbing imagery
It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and disturbing imagery.
How many seasons does How to Create a Sex Scandal have?
1 season
It has 1 season with 3 episodes of about 45 minutes each.
When did How to Create a Sex Scandal air?
S1
It ran from 2023 to 2023 and has ended.
What language is How to Create a Sex Scandal in?
EnglishSpanish
It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.
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