A Very English Scandal
A Very English Scandal Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 8.3 |
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About
"Political charm curdling into conspiracy and comedy"
Based on a real 1970s British political scandal, this miniseries follows a rising Liberal Party leader whose secret affair with a younger man spirals into blackmail, cover-ups, and an outlandish murder plot. Hugh Grant plays the charming, ruthless politician with unsettling ease, while Ben Whishaw brings raw vulnerability to the man he tries to silence. It's darkly funny, briskly paced, and never loses sight of the human wreckage beneath the farce. Stephen Frears directs with a sharp eye for period detail and class hypocrisy, making three tight episodes feel effortlessly full.
Hugh Grant's chilling, career-redefining performance as a politician capable of anything.
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All Seasons
| Ep | Title | Rating | Yours | Votes | Runtime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | 1 | Episode #1.1 | 7.7 | 973 | 56 min | |
| ▶ | 2 | Episode #1.2 | 7.8 | 844 | 55 min | |
| ▶ | 3 | Episode #1.3 | 8.3 | 819 | 58 min |