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IwantToRetire · 11/08/2023 16:28

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

Patrick Melrose

Witty, wealthy, and carrying a litany of issues, Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Patrick Melrose in an adaptation of Edward St Aubyn's acclaimed novels. 

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

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tennissquare · 11/08/2023 23:13

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

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 11/08/2023 23:17

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!

IwantToRetire · 12/08/2023 00:34

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.

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SuperiorM · 12/08/2023 00:37

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

Screamingabdabz · 12/08/2023 00:43

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

IwantToRetire · 12/08/2023 17:06

Bit puzzled about disliking BC

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

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AuntieMarys · 12/08/2023 17:14

Superb book

khakitrousers · 12/08/2023 18:20

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.

IwantToRetire · 12/08/2023 18:37

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!

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WolfFoxHare · 12/08/2023 18:40

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.

CloudyMcCloud · 12/08/2023 18:41

This is one series that has stuck with me

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

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