Anatomy of a Scandal Review: A Courtroom Drama Infused With Politics

The first episode of the political and courtroom drama Anatomy of a Scandal was aired on 15th April 2022 on Netflix.

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The drama series is based on the international bestseller of the same name written by Sarah Vaughan.

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The ex-journalist reportedly drew on her personal experience of working as a courtroom reporter and political correspondent.

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Source: CNN

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The story centres around a famous man, James Whitehouse, who is on trial. The character is portrayed by the British actor Rupert Friend.

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The David E. Kelley and Melissa James Gibson series also feature Sienna Miller, Michelle Dockery, and Naomi Scott.

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