How to Watch A Very English Scandal on Prime Video

December 8, 2022

Based on true events, A Very English Scandal on Prime Video tells the story of Jeremy Thorpe (Hugh Grant), the first British politician to be indicted for conspiracy to murder. Thorpe (Hugh Grant), leader of the Liberal party, has an illegal gay affair with Norman Scott (Ben Whishaw). And when Scott threatens to make the affair public, it shakes the very roots of not just Thorpe’s career but of the entire British political landscape.

Where to Watch A Very English Scandal

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How Many Episodes Are in A Very English Scandal?

There are three episodes in A Very English Scandal. The runtime of episodes averages between 55-58 minutes. You can check the complete list of A Very English Scandal episodes and their release date below.

“Episode One”: June 29, 2018
“Episode Two”: June 29, 2018
“Episode Three”: June 29, 2018

What Are the Critics Saying About A Very English Scandal?

A Very English Scandal has an official critics rating of 97% and an average audience score of 79% on Rotten Tomatoes. The performances of Hugh Grant and Ben Whishaw have received special praise.

Slate’s Charles Kaiser says, “There is an appealing madcap quality to all three episodes of the show, but the series reaches its dramatic peak in the final installment, with wonderful courtroom scenes.”

Joanna Scutts from Vulture writes, “If you think British historical dramas are all decorous whisperings about how one should behave upon meeting the queen, this mini-series is here to prove that notion wrong.”

Is A Very English Scandal Suitable for Kids?

A Very English Scandal is rated TV-14, which means some parents may find the content unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.

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