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The Clinton Affair

2018Show1 season6 episodes

Documentary
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic73–Rotten Tomatoes75%88%

An intricate, tense documentary series about politics and society, with standout characters.

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

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes · best: S1E3 "Part 3: Mixed Messages" 8.3

Episodes

8.2

Story

Exploring broader topics including media, feminism, politics and power, the documentary unfolds and traces the twisted, intertwined series of events that led to the impeachment trial that set the nation on the path towards a more staunchly partisan political system. The series features arresting archival footage as well as comprehensive interviews with the people closest to the events including a timely, in-depth reflection on the topic with Monica Lewinsky.

Feels like

  • Investigative Documentary
  • Political Scandal
  • Social Impact
  • Media Scrutiny
  • Historical Analysis
  • Feminist Critique
  • Power Dynamics
  • Cultural Examination
  • Partisan Politics
  • Psychological Depth

Cast

16 of 16 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Blair Foster

Everyone

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Facts

November 18, 2018 · November 20, 2018 · Ended

First aired
November 18, 2018
Last aired
November 20, 2018
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Clinton Affair?"

Questions about The Clinton Affair

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Where can I stream The Clinton Affair?

PrimeA&EHISTORY Vault

In the United States, The Clinton Affair streams on Prime and HISTORY Vault, and it is free with ads on A&E. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Clinton Affair worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 73). Audiences rate it higher (84 out of 100) than critics (74).

How long does it take to watch The Clinton Affair?

5 h

About 5 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2018.

Can I half-watch The Clinton Affair?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 7 for philosophical.

Is The Clinton Affair plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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