Is Michael Sheen and Ruth Wilson’s new real-life drama worth a watch?

As a seasoned gamer who has navigated through countless virtual realms and storylines, I must say that the latest offering in the realm of royal dramas, “A Very Royal Scandal” on Prime Video, is a thrilling expedition that rivals even the most immersive video games.

If we needed proof TV commissioners have become risk-adverse, look no further than there being not one but two dramatic adaptations of Prince Andrew’s career-ending interview with Emily Maitlis on Newsnight.

Although it may not fit the mold of popular franchises like Marvel or Mattel, this concept is inspired by a widely-viewed interview that left many speechless.

In just a few months after “Scoop” premiered on Netflix, the drama “A Very Royal Scandal” has now landed on Amazon Prime Video, continuing to explore the murky corridors of Buckingham Palace. However, viewers who felt let down by the previous film’s excessive focus on producer Sam McAlister, at the expense of what appeared to be the main storyline, will find this new production offers a more substantial narrative – meatier than a journalist’s complaints about his high-society peers.

This is partly due to the fact that each streamer acquired exclusive rights to their respective content. Amazon secured the inside story, acquiring Emily Maitlis’s version of events and making her an executive producer.

As a gamer immersing myself in roleplay, I spent quality time with the podcast host-turned-presenter to nail the military jacket look. The transformation is striking, from the rich brown lenses and the grandiose blonde wig, to the impressive mimicry of Maitlis’s authoritative voice.

Meanwhile, Michael Sheen is accustomed to stepping into real people’s lives – even those caught in royal scandals. However, with only a grey wig to change him, at first glance, the man getting help tying his shoes might appear more aristocratic than Aziraphale, a character known for his humility.

The portrayal of both will undoubtedly spark sensational tabloid headlines and leave spectators pondering where reality ends and exaggeration begins.

Initially, we find Andrew confronting palace employees with barks. Whenever a chance arises, he reminds everyone of his service in the Falklands. On the other hand, Maitlis frequently indulges in late-night vodkas, scrolls endlessly through Google news, and expresses resentment towards the BBC over perceived unfairness.

Some of the beats are eye-popping. Andrew describes his brother, our current sovereign as a “f**king mummy’s boy”. He receives the news of Jeffrey Epstein’s death with the question: “Is this good for me or bad?”. He has sobering flashbacks to Tramp nightclub.

In this show, “A Very Royal Scandal” truly shines as it fearlessly delves into the subject matter. The narrative initiates with the usual disclaimer about fictionalized events. This legal jargon plays an essential role. The private dialogues between Andrew and his associates, whom he often finds tiresome, are remarkably captivating and hard to look away from.

The three instalments follow the back-and-forth negotiations to get the interview, the 50-minute interrogation session, and finally, the ongoing consequences that lasted for several years.

The flow of the show is disjointed, especially noticeable in the third episode, where it swiftly covers Covid-19 and Virginia Giuffre’s lawsuit. As time passes, first as months, then years, Maitlis and Andrew’s stories seem to veer off in different directions. It gives the impression that the show might have struggled to decide when to conclude its narrative.

The most crucial aspect revolves around the interview process. Our team prepares the questions internally, giving us a glimpse of how Newsnight anticipated media-trained Andrew would respond. Once played and edited, it provides an understanding of how the BBC team structured their broadcast and their thoughts prior to airing it.

In the segment labeled as his “alibis,” the well-known statement from Pizza Express in Woking, “I don’t sweat,” attributed to Prince Andrew, is considered and potentially included in their discussion by the Newsnight team. They ponder over whether it would be beneficial or appropriate to include these words in their report.

Netflix has dominated the scene for years by portraying the tumultuous lives of the royals in “The Crown”, but when it comes to the issue involving Prince Andrew, Amazon seems to have taken over the conversation. In contrast to Andrew, Amazon is mindful to redirect focus towards Epstein’s victims.

Title suggestion for rephrasing: “Unveiling the Regal Turmoil

A Very Royal Scandal is available on Prime Video from Thursday 19 September.

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2024-09-18 21:19