Patrick Melrose (miniseries)
Patrick Melrose is a British drama miniseries based on the novel series by Edward St Aubyn. The series was developed by David Nicholls and premiered on Showtime in the United States and Sky Atlantic in the United Kingdom in 2018. The miniseries consists of five episodes, each corresponding to one of the novels in the series.
Plot[edit | edit source]
The series follows the life of Patrick Melrose, a troubled man from an aristocratic family, as he struggles with addiction, trauma, and recovery. The story spans several decades, beginning with Patrick's traumatic childhood and continuing through his adult life as he attempts to overcome the damage inflicted by his abusive father and neglectful mother.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Benedict Cumberbatch as Patrick Melrose
- Hugo Weaving as David Melrose
- Jennifer Jason Leigh as Eleanor Melrose
- Anna Madeley as Mary Melrose
- Allison Williams as Marianne
- Blythe Danner as Nancy
- Prasanna Puwanarajah as Johnny Hall
Production[edit | edit source]
The miniseries was announced in February 2017, with Benedict Cumberbatch set to star as the titular character. David Nicholls adapted the novels for television, and the series was directed by Edward Berger. Filming took place in various locations, including London, New York City, and the South of France.
Episodes[edit | edit source]
The miniseries consists of five episodes, each named after one of the novels in the series:
- "Bad News"
- "Never Mind"
- "Some Hope"
- "Mother's Milk"
- "At Last"
Reception[edit | edit source]
Patrick Melrose received critical acclaim for its writing, direction, and performances, particularly that of Benedict Cumberbatch. The series was praised for its faithful adaptation of the novels and its unflinching portrayal of addiction and trauma.
Awards and Nominations[edit | edit source]
The series received several awards and nominations, including:
- Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Benedict Cumberbatch and Hugo Weaving
- BAFTA TV Award nominations for Best Miniseries and Best Actor for Benedict Cumberbatch
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Patrick Melrose (novel series)
- Edward St Aubyn
- Benedict Cumberbatch filmography
- Showtime (TV network)
- Sky Atlantic
References[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
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