Anatomy of a Scandal: Release Date, Plot and more!

Developed by David E. Kelley and Melissa James Gibson, Anatomy of a Scandal is an upcoming British anthology drama series for Netflix. The anthology is based on the novel of the same name by Sarah Vaughan. Filming for the first series began in October 2020 at Shepperton Studios. Production took place in Oxford in February 2021.

The series consists of six episodes and is scheduled to premiere on 15 April 2022. The executive producers of the show are Liza Chasin, S. J. Clarkson, Melissa James Gibson, Allie Goss, Steve Hutensky, David E. Kelley and Bruna Papandrea.

So when is the new show is releasing? What is the plot? Who are playing the lead roles? Continue reading to know further details.

Anatomy of a Scandal Plot and Cast

The story follows a British court case involving a parliamentary minister, named James, who is accused of a terrible crime. His wife, Sophie, is convinced of James’ innocence, which she desperately tries to help prove while barrister and prosecutor Kate Woodcroft is equally convinced of his guilt.

The subsequent court case “threatens to tear into Westminster, the Whitehouse marriage, and her esteem,” a description from Netflix reads.

The official synopsis also describes how “the series infiltrates Britain’s elite through personal and political scandal, where the truth lies between justice and privilege”.

The cast for Anatomy of a Scandal has been confirmed as the following- Sienna Miller, Michelle Dockery, Rupert Friend, Naomi Scott as Olivia Lytton, Josette Simon, Geoffrey Streatfeild, Joshua McGuire, Liz White, Nancy Farino, Hannah Dodd, Ben Radcliffe, Jake Simmance, Annie Haworth, Amelie Bea-Smith and Sebastian Selwood.

Anatomy of a Scandal Release Date

The six-part series is set to drop on Netflix on April 15, 2022, per a statement from the streaming service on Twitter. Those who want to watch the show can purchase a Netflix subscription which is available at a rate of Rs. 149 to Rs. 649.

The makers have not revealed much about the series. However, they are expected to make more announcements as the release date approaches.

Anatomy of a Scandal: Trailer

The makers of the show have been released the trailer for Anatomy of a Scandal 10 days ago. The show looks very dramatic, considering the trailer. You can check it below: