A gripping, layered drama series about politics and society, with standout performances and dialogue.
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1 season · 3 episodes · best: S1E3 "Episode #1.3" 8.3
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Hugh GrantJeremy Thorpe
Ben WhishawNorman Scott
Alex JenningsPeter Bessell
Monica DolanMarion Thorpe
Jonathan HydeDavid Napley
Blake HarrisonAndrew 'Gino' Newton
Paul HiltonDavid Holmes
Jason WatkinsEmlyn Hooson
Michele DotriceEdna Friendship
Anthony O'DonnellLeo Abse
Eve MylesGwen Parry-Jones
Patricia HodgeUrsula Thorpe
Naomi BattrickDiana Stainton
David BamberLord Arran
Morgan WatkinsMike Steele
Andrew FrenchSergeant at Arms
Alice Orr-EwingCaroline Allpass
Flora MontgomeryDiane Kelly
Rhys Parry JonesJohn Le Mesurier
Dyfan DwyforGeorge Deakin
Arabella NealeJeremy's Secretary
Marianne OldhamStella Levy
Susan WooldridgeCountess of ArranPick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).
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GoodWatch score 88
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GoodWatch score 85
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GoodWatch score 82
GoodWatch score 85
GoodWatch score 78May 20, 2018 · June 3, 2018 · Ended
5 questions, like "Where can I stream A Very English Scandal?"
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
In the United States, A Very English Scandal streams on Prime. It also streams in 51 other countries.
Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 84). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (73).
Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for sexual content and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.
3 h
About 3 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2018.
Yes: the humor is mostly satire (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).
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