Anatomy of a Scandal_
"Not everyone is entitled to the truth."
Sophie's privileged life as the wife of powerful politician James unravels when scandalous secrets surface — and he stands accused of a shocking crime.
Created By
David E. Kelley, Melissa James Gibson
Network
Netflix
Episodes
6
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Netflix
28 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
Anatomy of a Scandal has 1 season with 6 episodes spanning 2022.
Rating
Anatomy of a Scandal holds a 7.0/10 rating based on 222 votes.
Year context
Anatomy of a Scandal first aired 4 years ago in 2022.
CAST (9)
Sienna Miller
Sophie Whitehouse
Rupert Friend
James Whitehouse
Michelle Dockery
Kate Woodcroft
Naomi Scott
Olivia Lytton
Josette Simon
Angela Regan
Joshua McGuire
Chris Clarke
SS
Sebastian Selwood
Finn Whitehouse
Amelie Bea Smith
Emily Whitehouse
Ben Radcliffe
Young James
SEASONS (1 season, 6 episodes)
SEASON 1Limited Series
01
Episode 1
James scrambles to mitigate the scandal's impact, while a devastated but determined Sophie remembers happier moments and Kate debates her next move.
02
Episode 2
Sophie feels the fallout from the accusations swirling around James, who rallies a longtime friend for support. Kate prepares for her first witness.
03
Episode 3
Kate questions Olivia about what happened in the elevator as Sophie reels from new information about James and pressure mounts on the prime minister.
04
Episode 4
Needing time to think, Sophie takes the kids to the countryside. Kate's off her game in court. Memories surface of James' long-ago encounter with Holly.
05
Episode 5
Ahead of a critical day in court, Kate confides in a friend as Sophie pieces together the night she attended a university party with James…
06
Episode 6
Sophie's suspicions crystallize after James discloses more details of that fateful night at Oxford. An apprehensive Kate awaits the verdict.
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
6
Episodes
45 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
David E. Kelley
Creator
Melissa James Gibson
Showrunner
Liza Chasin
Showrunner
Bruna Papandrea
NETWORKS (1)
Netflix
DETAILS
First Aired
Last Aired
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Episode Length
45 min/ep
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.0/10 (222 votes)
Popularity
2
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Anatomy of a Scandal about?
Sophie's privileged life as the wife of powerful politician James unravels when scandalous secrets surface — and he stands accused of a shocking crime.
Where can I watch Anatomy of a Scandal?
Anatomy of a Scandal is available on Netflix. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Anatomy of a Scandal have?
Anatomy of a Scandal has 1 season with 6 episodes total.
Who created Anatomy of a Scandal?
Anatomy of a Scandal was created by David E. Kelley and Melissa James Gibson.
Who stars in Anatomy of a Scandal?
The cast of Anatomy of a Scandal includes Sienna Miller, Rupert Friend, Michelle Dockery, Naomi Scott, Josette Simon.
What is the rating of Anatomy of a Scandal?
Anatomy of a Scandal has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 222 votes on TMDB.
Is Anatomy of a Scandal still running?
Anatomy of a Scandal has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Drama
