Series synopsis
Anatomy of a Scandal is an American drama television series that premiered on Netflix on April 15, 2022. It ended on April 15, 2022. It was created by David E. Kelley, Melissa James Gibson. It stars Sienna Miller, Rupert Friend, Michelle Dockery and Naomi Scott.
Sophie's privileged life as the wife of powerful politician James unravels when scandalous secrets surface — and he stands accused of a shocking crime.
Premise
Sophie's privileged life as the wife of powerful politician James unravels when scandalous secrets surface — and he stands accused of a shocking crime.
Premise: Not everyone is entitled to the truth.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sienna Miller as Sophie Whitehouse
- Rupert Friend as James Whitehouse
- Michelle Dockery as Kate Woodcroft
- Naomi Scott as Olivia Lytton
- Josette Simon as Angela Regan
- Joshua McGuire as Chris Clarke
- Sebastian Selwood as Finn Whitehouse
- Amelie Bea Smith as Emily Whitehouse
Supporting cast
- Ben Radcliffe as Young James
Guest cast
- Edmund Kingsley as Mark Frisk
- Maggie Steed as Sibyl Murray
- Sid Sagar as Raj
- Clayton Grover as Kenneth
- Jane Fowler as PR Liaison
- Rob Jarvis as Press 1
- Munirih Grace as Press 2
- Clive Francis as Lawrence Hughes-Davies
- Barnaby Kay as Detective Sergeant Willis
- Eleanor de Rohan as Detective Constable Rydon
- Arazou Baker as Junior Barrister 2
- Ralph Davis as Junior Barrister 1
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | April 15, 2022 | April 15, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 James scrambles to mitigate the scandal's impact, while a devastated but determined Sophie remembers happier moments and Kate debates her next move. |
April 15, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Sophie feels the fallout from the accusations swirling around James, who rallies a longtime friend for support. Kate prepares for her first witness. |
April 15, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Kate questions Olivia about what happened in the elevator as Sophie reels from new information about James and pressure mounts on the prime minister. |
April 15, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 15, 2022 |
| Last aired | April 15, 2022 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |