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Patrick Melrose
GenreDrama
Black comedy
Based onPatrick Melrose
by Edward St Aubyn
Written byDavid Nicholls
Directed byEdward Berger
StarringBenedict Cumberbatch
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Hugo Weaving
Theme music composerHauschka
Country of originUnited Kingdom
United States
No. of episodes1
Production
Executive producersRachael Horovitz
Michael Jackson
Adam Ackland
Benedict Cumberbatch
Helen Flint
ProducerStephen Smallwood
CinematographyJames Friend
EditorTim Murrell
Original release
NetworkShowtime
Sky Atlantic
ReleaseMay 12, 2018 (2018-05-12) –
present (present)

Patrick Melrose is a 2018 British-American five-part drama miniseries starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the titular Melrose.

Premise

Patrick Melrose attempts to overcome his addictions and demons done onto him by his abusive father and indifferent mother.

Cast

Episodes

No.Title [1]Directed by [2]Written by [2]Original air date [1]U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Bad News"Edward BergerDavid NichollsMay 12, 2018 (2018-05-12)N/A
2"Never Mind"Edward BergerDavid NichollsMay 19, 2018 (2018-05-19)N/A
3"Some Hope"Edward BergerDavid NichollsMay 26, 2018 (2018-05-26)N/A
4"Mother's Milk"Edward BergerDavid NichollsJune 2, 2018 (2018-06-02)N/A
5"At Last"Edward BergerDavid NichollsJune 9, 2018 (2018-06-09)N/A

Production

It was announced in February 2017 that Benedict Cumberbatch would star and produce in a television adaptation of Edward St Aubyn’s Patrick Melrose book series that would air on Showtime in the United States and Sky Atlantic in the United Kingdom. David Nicholls wrote the five episodes of the series, with Edward Berger directing.[2] In July, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Hugo Weaving joined as Patrick’s mother and father, and Anna Madeley was cast as Patrick’s wife.[3] Allison Williams and Blythe Danner joined in August 2017, with filming having begun by October in Glasgow.[4][5][6]

Release

The first trailer debuted in April 2018, with the series set to premiere on May 12 on Showtime.[7][8] The series will consecutively stream new episodes on CraveTV in Canada.[9]

Reception

The series has received positive reviews, with praise directed towards Cumberbatch's performance. It currently has a 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and a score of 80/100 on Metacritic.[10][11]

References

  1. ^ a b "Patrick Melrose - Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
  2. ^ a b c Benedict Cumberbatch Set to Star in Showtime Limited Series ‘Melrose’
  3. ^ Jennifer Jason Leigh, Hugo Weaving Board Showtime Miniseries 'Patrick Melrose'
  4. ^ ‘Patrick Melrose’: Allison Williams To Guest Star In Showtime Limited Series
  5. ^ Tony Winner Blythe Danner Joins Cast of Showtime Limited Series PATRICK MELROSE
  6. ^ Benedict Cumberbatch Rocks An Eyepatch For Patrick Melrose TV Series
  7. ^ ‘Patrick Melrose’ Trailer: Benedict Cumberbatch Loses His Mind in Brilliant New Look at Showtime Series
  8. ^ Benedict Cumberbatch’s ‘Patrick Melrose’ Sets Showtime Premiere Date
  9. ^ SHOWTIME® Teases New Limited Series PATRICK MELROSE
  10. ^ Patrick Melrose on Rotten Tomatoes
  11. ^ Patrick Melrose on Metacritic
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