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Season 1 – National Treasure

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Much-loved comedian Paul Finchley faces an accusation of rape dating back to the 1990s.
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National Treasure — Season 1

National Treasure — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

National Treasure offers a unique perspective on celebrity crime through the eyes of its perpetrator -- and gripping performances from a strong ensemble cast.

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Sophie Gilbert The Atlantic 04/24/2018
National Treasure, too, reminds of how much can be done in a limited-episode format, tackling an impossibly tricky subject within a tight frame. That it leaves you wanting more is only one of its achievements. Go to Full Review
Gail Pennington St. Louis Post-Dispatch 03/03/2017
3.5/4
Be assured that National Treasure pays off in every way a British crime drama can pay off. Go to Full Review
Tim Goodman The Hollywood Reporter 03/02/2017
There's an obvious familiarity to the subject matter, but with National Treasure, Thorne never makes it seem rote, boring or insignificant. Go to Full Review
James Walton The Spectator 09/06/2018
I'd suggest that the main thing which could stop National Treasure making the transition from a good to a great drama is its own somewhat painful sense of responsibility. Go to Full Review
Morgan Jeffery Digital Spy 06/23/2018
In particular, the final episode - which revealed both the jury's verdict, and the truth behind the Finchley accusations - was sickeningly tense. Go to Full Review
Rob Lowman Los Angeles Daily News 04/23/2018
Coltrane, Waters and Riseborough are brilliant in this compelling drama. Go to Full Review
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Ryan-James C @RT74266807 01/11/2023 Amazingly written and acted, especially by Robbie Coltrane. See more Raven D @RT50383378 11/26/2017 Very interesting look into the topic of sexual abuse, and how it affects everyone involved, guilty or not. I found it most interesting that it doesn´t give a clear solution, an answer, or closure, but instead focuses on the ambiguity, the second thoughts, the doubt. Great performances throughout. A particular highlight was the wardrobe, which describes and enhances the characters perfectly, in past and present scenes. Robbie Coltrane´s dark blue sweater with pink diamonds stuck with me. He really looks the part. Beautifully directed with the end shots during the credits being particularly artful and impressive. See more 09/05/2017 Well-written and acted. See more Erik B. A @RT14336909 03/01/2017 I've seen two episodes so far. The characters are very likable in the beginning, but they get more and more ugly as the series goes on. The characters in the flashbacks seem like completely different persons. It's very unpleasant and less and less believable. The Jimmy Savile scandal is an important subject, but this film ultimately feels exploitative in its own way. Not sure if I want to finish it. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 20, 2016 Part 1 Paul Finchley's life is shaken to its foundations when he's arrested after an accusation of rape that dates back to the 1990s. Paul adamantly denies having even met the woman making the allegation. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 27, 2016 Part 2 Paul and his family have to deal with the pressure of the mounting allegations against him; Dee confronts her former babysitter, Christina, now one of Paul's accusers; Paul gives a radio interview, determined to put his side of the story. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 4, 2016 Part 3 Marie is thrown by an encounter with one of her husband's accusers and a bruising interview on her marriage by Paul's lawyer; she begins to question why she's remained loyal to Paul for so long, despite his many affairs. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 11, 2016 Part 4 Paul and his family arrive in court to face his accusers and await the verdict; Paul is desperate to take the stand to tell his side of the story, but Jerome is dead-set against it. Details
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Season Info

Director
Marc Munden
Screenwriter
Jack Thorne
Network
Channel 4
Genre
Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Sep 20, 2016