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Not everyone is entitled to the truth.
Sophie's privileged life as the wife of powerful politician James unravels when scandalous secrets surface — and he stands accused of a shocking crime.
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Sophie's privileged life as the wife of powerful politician James unravels when scandalous secrets surface — and he stands accused of a shocking crime.
Cast, crew and production details
Sienna MillerSophie Whitehouse
Rupert FriendJames Whitehouse
Michelle DockeryKate Woodcroft
Naomi ScottOlivia Lytton
Josette SimonAngela Regan
Joshua McGuireChris Clarke
Amelie Bea SmithEmily Whitehouse
Netflix
David E. Kelley ProductionsUnited States
3dot ProductionsUnited States
Made Up StoriesUnited States
Endeavor ContentUnited States
Anonymous ContentUnited StatesWatch options above are for the show and may vary by season or episode.
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.
Directed by SJ ClarksonWritten by David E. Kelley, Melissa James GibsonGuest stars Edmund Kingsley, Maggie Steed, Sid Sagar, Clayton Grover, Jane Fowler, Annie Haworth, Rob Jarvis, Munirih Grace
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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.
Directed by SJ ClarksonWritten by Melissa James GibsonGuest stars Arazou Baker, Ralph Davis, Adrian Lukis, Rosalie Craig, Anna Madeley, Jane How, Natasha Magigi, Junior Buron
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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.
Directed by SJ ClarksonWritten by Melissa James GibsonGuest stars Richard McCabe, Jake Simmance, Luka Sheppard, Richard Styles, Tom Turner, Jonathan Coy, Elizabeth Chan, Missy Malek
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Episode 4
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.
Directed by SJ ClarksonWritten by Melissa James GibsonGuest stars Richard McCabe, Phoebe Nicholls, Kathryn Wilder, Annie Haworth, Sonny Poon Tip, Hannah Dodd, Liz White, Nancy Farino
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Episode 5
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.
Directed by SJ ClarksonWritten by Melissa James GibsonGuest stars Hannah Dodd, George Staines, Liz White, Nancy Farino, Tom Turner, Jonathan Coy, Elizabeth Chan, Missy Malek
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Episode 6
Sophie's suspicions crystallize after James discloses more details of that fateful night at Oxford. An apprehensive Kate awaits the verdict.
Directed by SJ ClarksonWritten by Melissa James GibsonGuest stars Liz White, Nancy Farino, Jonathan Coy, Elizabeth Chan, Missy Malek, Julia Warr, Tom Turner, Violet Verigo
Where to watch Anatomy of a ScandalEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
