It's 2010 Manhattan. Reporters are stalking Prince Andrew (Rufus Sewell) who continues to hang out with Jeffrey Epstein and his cadre of young women. His private secretary Amanda Thirsk (Keeley Hawes) is struggling to stop the never-ending scandal. Emily Maitlis (Gillian Anderson) is the host of BBC's prestigious Newsnight program. Esme Wren (Romola Garai) is the executive producer. Sam McAlister (Billie Piper) is tired of producing another segment on Brexit when she makes contact with Thirsk.
This is more compelling than I expected. The actual tick tock of the situation is not the most compelling especially for a non-Royal watcher like me. Of all the characters, Prince Andrew is probably the weakest. He strikes me like a caricature. Maybe the stuffed animals are real, but the kangaroo scene can be cut. While Sam's son is unnecessary, they may as well show Thirsk's family to balance both sides. That would be a good theme for the show. It's the drama of two working mothers. I do really like the one scene with Sam and her black co-worker who berates her for wasting a day on the story. I would like Sam to say more with Emily Maitlis about letting him talk. All in all, this is an engaging watch.
This is more compelling than I expected. The actual tick tock of the situation is not the most compelling especially for a non-Royal watcher like me. Of all the characters, Prince Andrew is probably the weakest. He strikes me like a caricature. Maybe the stuffed animals are real, but the kangaroo scene can be cut. While Sam's son is unnecessary, they may as well show Thirsk's family to balance both sides. That would be a good theme for the show. It's the drama of two working mothers. I do really like the one scene with Sam and her black co-worker who berates her for wasting a day on the story. I would like Sam to say more with Emily Maitlis about letting him talk. All in all, this is an engaging watch.