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Anatomy of a Scandal

Name: Anatomy of a Scandal
Genre: Drama
Released: 2022-04-15
Cast: Sienna Miller, Rupert Friend, Michelle Dockery, Naomi Scott, Josette Simon

2022 | 1 seasons | 45 min | Drama

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 7.0 out of 10 from audiences and a small audience, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. If you loved The Lincoln Lawyer or Goliath, start here.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, episodes of about 45 minutes, about 5 hours in all.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.

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

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic
AudiencesBelow par
7.0 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a modest audience; spent 5 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10; interest faded quickly after launch
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 248K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Created by David E. Kelley, Melissa James Gibson

Sienna MillerSophie Whitehouse
Rupert FriendJames Whitehouse
Michelle DockeryKate Woodcroft
Naomi ScottOlivia Lytton
Josette SimonAngela Regan
Joshua McGuireChris Clarke
Sebastian SelwoodFinn Whitehouse
Amelie Bea SmithEmily Whitehouse
Ben RadcliffeYoung James