Anatomy of a Scandal

Synopsis

Sophie's privileged life as the wife of powerful politician James unravels when scandalous secrets surface — and he stands accused of a shocking crime.

First Air Date: 2022-04-15

Last Air Date: 2022-04-15

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Created By: Melissa James Gibson, David E. Kelley

Networks: Netflix

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Top 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
Ben Radcliffe as Young James
Liz White as Ali

Seasons

Limited Series (2022)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2022-04-15)

James scrambles to mitigate the scandal's impact, while a devastated but determined Sophie remembers happier moments and Kate debates her next move.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2022-04-15)

Sophie feels the fallout from the accusations swirling around James, who rallies a longtime friend for support. Kate prepares for her first witness.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2022-04-15)

Kate questions Olivia about what happened in the elevator as Sophie reels from new information about James and pressure mounts on the prime minister.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2022-04-15)

Needing time to think, Sophie takes the kids to the countryside. Kate's off her game in court. Memories surface of James' long-ago encounter with Holly.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (2022-04-15)

Ahead of a critical day in court, Kate confides in a friend as Sophie pieces together the night she attended a university party with James and Holly.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (2022-04-15)

Sophie's suspicions crystallize after James discloses more details of that fateful night at Oxford. An apprehensive Kate awaits the verdict.