Season 1 – A Very Royal Scandal

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Gareth v @geewah Jul 16, 2025 While there is nothing new here regarding the Epstein/Prince Andrew saga, this is a bingeable show that focuses on the 2 sides (journalists and royals) in their attempts to uncover and cover-up what happened. See more Lee C @RT31897195 Mar 5, 2025 Pretty boring, but buoyed a little by Michael Sheen's performance. See more NASHVILLE I @Nshvlleindie Feb 13, 2025 A very exciting and suspenseful story! Bingeable any time of day. Although you dont learn anything monumentally new given the massive press coverage, the micro intrigues behind the scenes that went into this real life story are very interesting. See more Sharang L @Scribe187 Nov 16, 2024 The focus on Maitlis's character is misplaced. Otherwise, a nice, understated take on the storm in the royal teacup. Loved Michael Sheen. It's his show all the way. See more Jennifer A @RT14030691 Oct 4, 2024 Incredible performances, had me truly engaged until the last moment! See more Requiem L @RT98798730 Sep 29, 2024 Would give it less if I could. The portrayals of the real-life counterparts in this film are utter trash. Even Michael Sheen who can normally be relied upon to put on a captivating performance falls short. The antagonist and protagonist roles are reversed, and I don't know whether that is down to the terrible writing (which is dreadful) or the questionable choices of the actors to portray them that way. Michael Sheen comes off as a leaf blown about in a turbulent storm against the will of the press and the public perception and Ruth Wilson's Emily Mathis comes across as a desperate, facing the premature end of her career reporter trying to get a national scoop where there is none. Saying nothing of her fake voice trying to make it a British Plum accent, which is so jarring the viewer is reminded of a 14 year old boy putting on his man voice when every one of his peers' voice has broken. 3 hours plus were a slog. The very questionable directing, writing and acting make this probably the worst factual drama series I have had the displeasure of watching. You are not supposed to make Prince Andrew sympathetic in this story and you are not supposed to portray the interviewer as the villain. You have failed as filmmakers. See more Read all reviews

A Very Royal Scandal — Season 1

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