Patrick Melrose

SHOWTIME | Release Date: May 12, 2018

7.7	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 20 Ratings

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AnanisaptaMar 8, 2020

I approached this series with high hopes because of Cumberbatch's oddball talent, but could only sit through the first episode. I've counseled a lot of addicts but never saw one as quirky as this role in his hands. Addicts are generally notI approached this series with high hopes because of Cumberbatch's oddball talent, but could only sit through the first episode. I've counseled a lot of addicts but never saw one as quirky as this role in his hands. Addicts are generally not so entertaining nor extreme. Reading ahead, I see scant potential for redemption here. The writers made much of the abuse of Cumberbatch's character by his dad, the nature of which was perfectly obvious long before its revelation. The gluttony of this waif-like man grew increasingly tedious with time. Also tedious was the faux NYC setting in which none of the actors even attempted a NYC accent -- they were almost all Brits to the bone, and how tedious is that? Addiction and abuse are worthy subjects, to be sure, but this dramedy did them scant justice.… Expand

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