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Following Netflix’s “Scoop,” which came out earlier this year, Prime Video is releasing its own dramatized take on the infamous 2019 BBC interview where Prince Andrew commented publicly on his dealings and relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
“A Very Royal Scandal” specifically follows reporter Emily Maitlis (played by Golden Globe winner Ruth Wilson) as she chases the story and lands the interview, before dramatizing the actual events leading up to and during the interview with Prince Andrew (played by Golden Globe nominee Michael Sheen).
The show, which is the third series in a critically acclaimed anthology about British political and royal scandals, is debuting exclusively on Prime Video.
‘A Very Royal Scandal’ release date and time: When does ‘A Very Royal Scandal’ come out?
All three episodes of “A Very Royal Scandal” come out today, September 19. The episodes will be released at 3:00 a.m. ET/12:00 a.m. PT.
How to watch ‘A Very Royal Scandal’ for free:
“A Very Royal Scandal” is an Amazon Original, meaning it’s exclusive to Prime Video, so you’ll need a subscription to watch. Luckily, if you aren’t already a subscriber, you’ll be able to watch the series for free after becoming one.
All new Amazon Prime subscribers get a 30-day free trial to test out all the membership has to offer, including access to the Prime Video streaming service.
After the free trial, Amazon Prime costs $14.99/month or $139.00/year.
‘A Very Royal Scandal’ cast guide:
Here’s who you can expect to see throughout “A Very Royal Scandal.”
- Ruth Wilson as Emily Maitlis
- Michael Sheen as Prince Andrew
- Alex Jennings as Sir Edward Young
- Joanna Scanlan as Amanda Thirsk
- Éanna Hardwicke as Stewart MacLean
- Thomas Arnold as Head Interview Cameraman
‘A Very Royal Scandal’ trailer:
Check out the series’ official trailer below.
What is ‘A Very English Scandal’ and ‘A Very British Scandal’?
“A Very Royal Scandal,” while not sharing its name with any of the shows that came before it, is technically the third season in an anthology series of historical dramas that dramatize true events in British political and royal history. All three series were made by the same production company and are looped together on Prime Video as a three-season anthology.
The first season, “A Very English Scandal,” dropped on Prime Video in 2018. The three-part miniseries follows the Thorpe affair — when politician Jeremy Thorpe stood trial for conspiracy to murder as his same-sex lover threatened his career by revealing their affair. Hugh Grant starred as Thorpe, while Ben Whishaw played his lover, Norman Josiffe. The series also features Alex Jennings, who returns to the anthology series in a different role in “A Very Royal Scandal.”
A follow-up series, “A Very British Scandal,” was released in 2021. It starred Claire Foy and Paul Bettany as Margaret Campbell, Duchess of Argyll and Ian Campbell, Duke of Argyll, respectively, and follows the highly publicized divorce proceedings between the two in 1963. The notorious case included accusations of adultery, forgery, theft, domestic violence, drug use, and bribery.
Both series, plus the new “A Very Royal Scandal” are streaming on Prime Video.
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