Patrick Melrose Sky

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I think this is probably old, but I accidently recorded the first episode, so watched it.

I really dislike Dominic Cumberbatch and he plays a horrible character, but it was sort of interesting in a way about how dreadful some people are - and their families - especially if they are rich. ie he was very convincing!

Just in case anyone is interested.

https://www.sky.com/watch/title/programme/b05ca5c6-e879-4d57-9a54-56fd44fa7bd9/patrick-melrose-sky-box-sets

I watched it first time round, it really stays with you esp Benedict's performance, he won a BAFTA for it.

I've watched it twice, he was amazing in it. I don't think think he was a horrible character ,very damaged certainly. Now the Father,he WAS horrible!

I've only watched the one episode, and I know the ideas it to get sympahty with those damaged by domineering fathers etc., but it alwasy seems to be at the expense of those trying to help who get trampled on the road to self recovery.

It’s a good book and he plays it really well. Bit puzzled about disliking BC - isn’t he very likeable?

I think his ‘unlikeability’ will be explained the more episodes you watch. It was an amazing tour de force from Cumberbatch.

Bit puzzled about disliking BC

Its because I see him as one of the posh boys. And for all I know he isn't!

Superb book

I tried to watch it when it first came out, but couldn’t as it was too uncomfortable.

Then I read the books which are phenomenal and got it.

For anyone else who hasn't watched it and will see that most think it is worth watching, it is being shown on Thursday nights on Sky Arts as well as online.

The cast list is quite star studded!

I watched it a few months ago and found his abusive father extremely disturbing. I mean, obviously the viewer is supposed to! But I have a DS of around Patrick’s age in the flashbacks and that made it very hard to watch.

This is one series that has stuck with me

Benedict was great but it was quite a difficult watch due to the abuse