Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 6, 2022
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5

Critic Reviews

  1. Decider
    Reviewed by: Sean L. McCarthy
    Apr 8, 2022
    60
    It’s frustrating to know that Savile never got his comeuppance while he was alive. At the same time, even documenting his horrors posthumously can serve some honesty to his true legacy. STREAM IT if you’re not worried about being triggered by it. Otherwise, quite obviously, SKIP IT.
  2. The Independent
    Reviewed by: Louis Chilton
    Apr 8, 2022
    60
    At times, it simply feels too monstrous to be spun into Netflix entertainment. This isn’t a horror story, but a dismal, incomprehensible tragedy.

User Reviews

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User Score
6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. icotzabb
    May 3, 2022
    8
    Unflinching and brutal but really well done. Important messages for everyone.
  2. geewah
    May 2, 2022
    8
    It's in the second part that this mini-series picks up the pace in this compelling and disturbing tale of abuse, power & cover-ups.
  3. MattBrady99
    Apr 14, 2022
    6
    I recommend watching this with a strong stomach. You can't spell Savile without VILE.

    Even through Jimmy Savile had finally be exposed,    I recommend watching this with a strong stomach. You can't spell Savile without VILE.

    Even through Jimmy Savile had finally be exposed, along with his pals. However, I feel like this is just the tip of the iceberg.

    I also recommend checking out Louis Theroux documentary on Savile.    … Full Review »
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